Hello friends! We’ve made it through another Monday — let’s raise the roof, shall we? And have some garbage bread too, while we’re at it. I’ll get to that in a second.
Earlier today, after posting my killer smoothie, I had many of you asking about the xanthan gum.
According to the packaging of my Bob’s Red Mill bag, “Xanthan is used by people who are allergic to gluten to add volume and viscosity to bread and other gluten-free baked goods. It is made from a tiny microorganism called Xanthomonas campestris and is a natural carbohydrate.”
I definitely did notice that it gave my smoothie a thicker, almost gel-like consistency. It also seemed to prevent the smoothie from getting too watery towards the end of the glass, which was much appreciated.
Before using “the gum,” I was able to get a fairly thick smoothie, but it was usually only when I incorporated frozen bananas. If I nixed the banana, the thickness went down. So for instances like today, when all the fruit was fresh, I was definitely impressed. I bought my bag for $10.99, but considering I’ll really only be using about 1/2 tsp. at a time, it’s definitely going to last me for a while. So if you’ve been thinking about it, I would say, “Go For It!” :) I’m excited to try it out in some other recipes, too!
Dinner
Tonight’s dinner had been planned since the weekend, when I realized a had bought some whole wheat pizza dough that needed to be used. Jay and I decided that we weren’t really in the mood for pizza again, so I decided to create one of my old, childhood (and still adulthood) favorites: Garbage Bread!!
I split the dough in half and created two mini garbage breads (a.k.a. – stromboli, pizza bread, “enter your own name for it here”…). One of them (which I forgot to photograph) was simply made with pepperoni, reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkling of oregano & garlic powder. The hubby said he enjoyed that one, but it could have used more cheese.
The other garbage bread got a generous helping of green & red peppers, red onion, 3 thin slices of black forest deli ham, & a combination of some reduced-fat mozzarella & fat free cheddar cheeses. I enjoyed 3 delicious slices with dinner – and then eventually went back for a fourth.
If I had a recipe to give, I absolutely would, but it’s pretty easy and self-explanatory. The possibilities are endless when it comes to fillings – just go with what you like! My next challenge will be to come up with a dessert garbage bread.
When making the bread, just be careful that you don’t roll out your dough to thin — otherwise, your breads are going to explode (right Mom?) ;)
Since I knew it wouldn’t be super smart to fill up simply on “garbage” for dinner, I made some fresh salads to go along with our bread. My salad had a mix of romaine, cukes, pepper, grape tomatoes, baby carrots, & dried cranberries.
Yum!
Enjoy!
peanutbutterfingers says
you know it!! go roberto, go!
Shanna, like Banana says
Oh dessert garbage bread? Yum! I sense Nutella in the mix ;)
I think you did ask the question before…would you believe I was a finalist for being selected as one of the 20 girls for The Bachelor. I chickened out in the last interview and now I’ll never know..hahahaha :)
Eunice @ Food4Fit says
I don’ think I’d go on a reality show just because I don’t think I’m all that entertaining for extended periods of time haha. I just saw the whole Jake and Vienna thing again and crazy people like that are another reason why I would never go on a reality show! :)
erica says
omg, i want some garbage bread!!!
i don’t think i could do a reality show…at least not one like the bachelorette, i think i’d feel too self concious!
Gabriela @ Fro-Yo Lover says
YUM!
Garbage bread looks SO good!
:D
Kara @ MyWellnest says
The garbage bread looks delicious! Way too yummy looking for a name like garbage bread, lol!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
I’ve never heard of garbage bread – what a fun dinner. Love that salad mmmmmmm….
missyrayn says
I would love to go on a reality show. But only some….not others. I really want to go on The Amazing Race.
Sam says
You should maybe try out a mixer unless you have one… or a new blender :)
Courtney @ Three Months says
Ooooh, I like the idea of garbage bread – looks pretty darn good!
Liza says
I would LOVE to be on Survivor (yes, i STILL watch that show ;) ) or even the Real World. My cousin was on Beauty and the Geek in 2008!!
ellaroo88 says
OMG that looks amazing! Garbage bread! WOW! I feel like I can almost taste it and smell it from my house.
I don’t think I’d go on a reality show. I feel like the whole show would just be me giggling and that would not be worth watching
Amy @ Second City Randomness says
Garbage bread… what an awesome idea!
I don’t think I’d ever do the bachelorette… I don’t want an already difficult ordeal to be played out for all the world and in fast forward! Intimidating…
Autumn @ Good Eats Girl says
This bread looks yummy!!
Good luck picking out something to review! I don’t know where I would start!
I love to watch reality tv, but I don’t know if I’d ever want to be on it…
TheBloggersBrother says
Did it explode? If you wrote about it, I didnt read it, I only look at the pictures
Courtney says
Nope!! :-D
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
I missed the Bachelorette tonight. Can’t wait to watch it tomorrow.
ROBERTOO!! <3
Kerry says
Gargage bread? I’ve never heard of that! Looks delicious though!! xx
Weight Loss Plans says
We used to have a little cafe I guess you called it, that made the best garbage sandwiches. The first time I had picked a couple up for a quick meal add on, my husband thought I was losing it when I told him we were have a garbage sandwich for dinner. Wanted to know why I would serve it if it was garbage. Had a good laugh at the time, at his expense.
Have never actually made my own, but you have inspired me to do just that. Thanks for the recipe, garbage sandwich here I come.
Rosey Rebecca says
What a great idea for pizza dough! I’ll have to try that with my own fillings. I’ll also have to check out xanthan gum.
lisaou11 says
Garbage bread—is DEFINITELY NOT TRASH! haha.
I used to think I’d want to go on a reality show, but afters eeing how much they twist “reality”, I wouldnt want to be put through that.
Cooking with Coley says
Garbage bread is such a fun name! I think I may steal it from you (I’ll give you credit of course)!
Only reality show I’d go on would have to do with cooking! :)
Maura says
I honestly think I might go on a show like the Bachelor/ette but I don’t think I’d be all that interesting to watch, lol. I heart Chris Harrison, too. I’d probably go on just so I could be friends with him…creepy?? Maybe, a little haha
Kelly says
That garbage bread looks AWESOME!!! If I could be on any reality show I would choose either Dancing With The Stars or The Amazing Race!
Andrea @ Sweet N Green says
That salad is so pretty! I watched the bachelorette last night too, I’m alll for Roberto! As Allie said, love a guy in uniform ;) haha
Caitlin C. says
That bread looks SO COOL! I’ve had something like that before with pepperoni and mozz.