Meatless Monday » Bread

Apple Raisin Bran Muffins

joey — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 05:00:04 +0000

A bran cereal base gives these muffins a hearty mouth-feel as well as that quintessential breakfast crunch. Chopped apple and toasted walnuts add even more layers to these diversely textured, cinnamon spiced treats.

Persimmon Cranberry Bread

joey — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 05:00:28 +0000

This brown sugar persimmon bread is seasoned warmly with cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves with a few tangy cranberries thrown in to excite the palate. This breakfast bread can serve double duty as dessert because it goes equally well with ice cream and coffee.

Navy Bean Bruschetta

joey — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 05:00:15 +0000

In this protein packed bruschetta, navy beans are tossed together with baby spinach, shallots and cherry tomatoes, then seasoned with fresh thyme and champagne vinegar. Grilling the bread base is the only stove time needed for this simple bean appetizer, finished with a sprinkling of parmesan reggiano.

Apple Molasses Bran Muffins

joey — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 05:00:47 +0000

Golden delicious apples, raisins and walnuts provide diverse textures to these harvest muffins, while brown sugar and molasses incorporate a sweetness that is dark, slightly spicy and quintessentially autumn.

Peach Oat Muffins

joey — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 05:00:25 +0000

Pecans are toasted to intensify their earthy flavor which contrasts with sweet summertime peaches. These nutritionally diverse muffins are a great source of fiber and whole grains, and can keep up to a month in the freezer.

Rhubarb Nutmeg Bread

joey — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:55:04 +0000

Tart rhubarb is balanced by aromatic nutmeg and sweetened slightly with brown sugar. This morning treat is a terrific tangy alternative to banana or zucchini bread.

Pineapple Carrot Muffins

joey — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:00:21 +0000

These delectable muffins are naturally sweetened with pineapple and agave nectar. They're freezer friendly too, so make a batch and munch on them every morning for the next two weeks.

Cinnamon Honey Cornbread

joey — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:00:27 +0000

Cornbread is sweetened with honey and spiced with cinnamon. The cornbread's honeyed sweetness is delicious when dunked in savory soups.

Grapefruit Pecan Bread

joey — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:00:00 +0000

You'll never think of fruit cake the same way again after a slice of this citrus loaf. Go light on the sugar to experience the grapefruit's full puckering potential.

Fresh Cranberry Muffins

joey — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:00:50 +0000

Fresh cranberries add a delicious tart kick to these muffins, but feel free to substitute other fruits like blueberries, apples, pears or pineapples, when the season strikes.

Sweet Potato Muffins

joey — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:00:41 +0000

The warmth of spiced sweet potatoes will fill your house as these breakfast treats bake. The date-pecan topping provides a crunchy flavor kick, ensuring that you'll never look at fruitcake the same way again.

Pumpkin Bread

joey — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:00:52 +0000

4 mini loaves calls for gift giving, so wrap these up and give your friends a succulent quick bread that's fit for the holiday consumption. Or make one big loaf, cut everyone a slice and watch your family marvel at the pumpkin bread's rich flavor.

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins

joey — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:00:57 +0000

The warm spiced flavors of pumpkin pie are infused in these moist mini-muffins. This recipe makes a plethora of mini-muffins, but feel free to use standard muffin tins instead- just remember to cook 'em a little longer.

Apple Walnut Corn Muffins

joey — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:00:27 +0000

Walnuts are full of heart-healthy Omega-3's and provide a nice crunch to contrast the chewy apple chunks. Make a batch Monday and enjoy them for breakfast all week long.

Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

joey — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:00:41 +0000

A breakfast classic gets a healthy twist by incorporating whole wheat flour and oatmeal. It's a fun one to cook with the kids, so get the whole household involved and send in your family's cooking videos or photos here.

Zucchini Walnut Bread

joey — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:00:52 +0000

Warm ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon baked right in -- you'll never look at banana bread the same way again!

Classic Blueberry Muffins

joey — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:00:07 +0000

On a hot summer morning, there's nothing like a light muffin to celebrate the peak of blueberry season. This version of the timeless treat comes from the 1910's Best Wartime Recipes cookbook.

Irish Soda Bread

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:00:51 +0000

Simple to make and incredibly healthy, this Irish Soda Bread recipe comes straight from the Emerald Isle.

Irish Freckle Bread

Wed, 27 May 2009 15:58:34 +0000

This traditional Irish treat gets its name from the bits of fruit which give the bread a freckled appearance. Our recipe calls for dates, but you can also add raisins or cranberries if you'd like.

Banana Nut Bread

Wed, 27 May 2009 14:22:26 +0000

This recipe makes it easy to have fresh, homemade banana nut bread.

Sweet Potato Biscuits

Tue, 26 May 2009 19:25:56 +0000

Delightfully moist and slightly sweet, these biscuits are an American classic. Serve them hot, as a side with a soup for a light lunch - or topped with preserves for breakfast.

Orange Poppyseed Quick Bread

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:18:47 +0000

This orange-flavored quick bread is almost fat-free and very yummy!!

Zesty Caribbean Banana Muffins

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:35:40 +0000

Don't throw away those bananas that have gotten all brown and squishy! They might not work in sack lunches anymore, but they're perfect for baking.

Jen’s Banana Muffins

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:12:44 +0000

Jen says : I buy bananas with the best of intentions, but a week later I inevitably end up with just a bunch of overripe bananas. I love this recipe because the sour cream gives it a unique flavor and I don't feel guilty about having an extra muffin. Let the banana peels get almost black for the sweetest taste!

Quick ‘n Easy Irish Soda Bread

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:11:44 +0000

Here's a light, easy to make version of an Irish classic.

Good-for-You Cornbread

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:09:24 +0000

Like a good corn muffin in the morning? Try a square of Good-for-You cornbread instead. This great quickbread comes from a collection entitled Heart-Healthy Home Cooking, African American Style. It's much lower in fat than the average corn muffin, but still moist and delicious.

Ghost Bread

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:07:08 +0000

Fry bread evolved into a Native American tradition during the 19th century. It's a treat - but a little high in fat, so go leaner than usual for lunch today if you decide to indulge.

Chocolate Chip Muffins

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:00:27 +0000

These muffins are lower in fat and calories than most, but are just as tasty.

Apple-Cinnamon Oat Muffins

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:34:16 +0000

The combination of apples and cinnamon give these muffins a classic flavor that your family is sure to love!

Toasted Oat & Plum Muffins

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:30:16 +0000

Dried plums (prunes) are always available, but in fresh plum season, you can make these with diced firm plums.