I want to live in a universe where bread is considered healthy and good for you. I want to live in a world where bread is enjoyed at every meal, in place of the bad for you veggies. Broccoli is despised, along with cauliflower, spinach and squash. We rejoice over cheese and embrace it’s deliciousness. Butter is on hand by the barrel-full to slather away on fresh baked goods. Am I going to far?

Whether you agree with me about this alternate universe or not, this garlic monkey bread is absolutely necessary in your life. It needs to be made immediately. You will thank me… your hips may not, but that’s only because this bread is practically irresistible. You’ll eat one to taste and another for snack. Then they’ll be taunting you from the other room so on a pass by you might just grab another to sneak while no one is looking. Oh… that’s just me? Yeah, I have issues with bread, especially delicious warm bread full of flavor.

I love this bread for so many reasons. The dough is super easy to make and work with. I mean, really easy.  It has delicious flavor from herbs and garlic. Let’s not forget the last minute addition of warm butter and parmesan before baking. Make a double batch, or jumbo portions… or both. Continue Reading

I love bread. I don’t care if it’s technically not awesome for you. It’s yummy, especially slathered in butter. I’d happily eat that as a snack, or an occasional meal when I don’t want something big. Give me two, or an occasional three nice slices of Italian bread and coat that sucker up in butter. Don’t skimp out. Outside of the bread being super soft and fresh (homemade or not), the next most important part is the butter.

Sometimes you want something different and that’s when garlic bread is perfect. A little something extra added to the already perfect snack or side… or meal. This is one of those times it’s totally okay to change the already perfect item. Because yes, bread and butter is perfect but this dresses it up. And it’s shockingly easy! Continue Reading