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Crockpot Southwestern Corn and Beans

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Try this hearty, healthy, delicious Crockpot Southwestern Corn and Beans recipe! It is super easy to make in your crockpot or slow cooker. This corn and red bean recipe is perfect as a main dish or side dish. You can also serve it on rice or in a burrito or taco salad. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Crockpot Southwestern Corn and Beans. Watch this cooking video and make this Crockpot Southwestern Corn and Beans recipe for dinner tonight!

Yield: 8 servings

Crockpot Southwestern Corn and Beans

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups onion, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper, crushed (dried)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 2 15 ounce cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups corn, frozen (about 16 ounces)
  • 1 14 ounce can tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped large
  • 2 - 3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, Kosher (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a crockpot.
  2. Cover. Cook on high 2 1/2 - 3 hours or low for 7 - 8 hours.
  3. Stir. Add more salt and pepper if desired. Serve.

Notes

These Southwestern Corn and Beans are delicious as a main or side dish. They are tasty topped with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole. They are delicious served with tortilla chips, in a burrito and on rice or a taco salad.

Adjust the seasonings to your taste.

Cut the green peppers in 1/2 - 1 inch pieces.

© Karen Breyer

 

French Bread Pizza

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Love Pizza? Learn how to make this super tasty French Bread Pizza with all your favorite toppings! This French Bread Pizza recipe is so easy to make and tastes super delicious! You can custom make your pizzas and make everyone happy!

In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make French Bread Pizza. I use whole wheat French bread with lots of delicious, healthy toppings! Adjust the toppings to your taste. French Bread Pizza is perfect for lunch, dinner, parties and game night! I even eat the leftovers for breakfast and snacks. If you are looking for a new French Bread recipe I think you will love this one. Watch this cooking video and make this tasty French Bread Pizza for dinner tonight!

Yield: 8 servings

French Bread Pizza

Ingredients

  • French bread loaf, whole wheat
  • 2 1/2 cups pizza or pasta sauce
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • Choice of toppings:
  • Onion, chopped
  • Bell peppers, chopped
  • Mushrooms, sliced
  • Tomatoes, sliced
  • Pineapple tidbits
  • Olives, pitted and sliced
  • Zucchini, thinly sliced
  • Garlic, thinly sliced raw or roasted
  • Herbs, fresh (oregano, basil)
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
  • Veggie or regular meats (cooked)
  • Cheese, shredded (variety)
  • Parmesan cheese
  • And more!

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheet with foil.
  2. Slice loaf of bread lengthwise in half. Place cut side up on a baking sheet.
  3. Spread the sauce evenly over the bread, leaving about 1/2 inch border without sauce.
  4. Sprinkle cheese over sauce.
  5. Layer and arrange your choice of toppings over the cheese. Place the large items first and then the smaller ones.
  6. Bake about 10 - 14 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly (vegan cheese won’t get bubbly).
  7. Allow to cool a bit. Cut and serve.

Notes

Use more or less sauce and toppings as desired. Your pizza will be as healthy as your toppings are.

Adjust the ingredients to your taste.

For extra crispy bread, lightly toast the bread for about 5 minutes. Then top and cook as directed.

You can also cook this pizza in a toaster oven at 400 degrees. Cut the French bread in half and then lengthwise in half. You will have 4 pieces of bread instead of 2. Top bread with sauce, cheese and toppings. Bake on a foil lined toaster oven baking sheet or place directly on rack. Bake one or two at a time as you have room in the oven.

© Karen Breyer

 

Crockpot Roasted Garlic

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Roasting Garlic in a crockpot is super easy! Learn how to roast whole heads of garlic in a crockpot or slow cooker! Spread roasted garlic on toast, crackers or bread. Stir it into soups, pasta or mashed potatoes. It is very yummy as a spread on sandwiches. You can also dice the roasted garlic cloves and sprinkle them over pasta, pizza, vegetables or beans. Using roasted garlic is the perfect way to make healthy garlic bread or toast.

In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Crockpot Roasted Garlic. Watch this video and roast some delicious garlic cloves today!

 

Yield: 6 - 8 servings

Crockpot Roasted Garlic

Ingredients

  • 3 - 4 (or as desired) garlic bulbs
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons olive oil (per garlic bulb)
  • Kosher salt (to taste)
  • Pepper, fresh ground (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Cut a 1/4 to 1/2 inch slice from the top of the garlic bulbs. Cut off enough so the cloves are exposed.
  2. Carefully peel off the outer paper-like skin from the garlic bulbs. Leave enough to hold the cloves together.
  3. Place the bulbs in a glass bowl or small wide mouth jar. Use more than one bowl or jar as needed to fit the number of bulbs. Arrange the bulbs so they will stay upright.
  4. Drizzle 1 - 2 teaspoons of olive oil over each bulb.
  5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  6. Cover the bowl with foil.
  7. Place the glass bowl on a trivet like a metal jar lid or canning ring so the glass is not touching the bottom of the crockpot.
  8. Cook on high for 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until the garlic is tender when pierced with a fork or toothpick.
  9. Squeeze the garlic out of the cloves. Sprinkle with more salt and pepper if desired.

Notes

Spread the creamy roasted garlic on toast, crackers or bread. Stir it into soups, pasta or mashed potatoes. You can also dice the roasted cloves and sprinkle over pasta, pizza, vegetables or beans.

Instead of roasting the garlic in a glass dish you can wrap each bulb tightly in foil.

© Karen Breyer

 

Green Beans with Pine Nuts

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Try this tasty Green Beans with Pine Nuts Recipe! It is the perfect vegetable side dish for any meal. Everyone will love this delicious green bean recipe. The toasted pine nuts give this dish an extra special flavor that will impress your guests! It is so easy to make, healthy and super delicious! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Green Beans with Pine Nuts.

Serve this tasty Green Beans with Pine Nuts dish at your next dinner. This green beans recipe is perfect for everyday meals and also for fancy meals. Watch this cooking video and make this delicious, healthy, easy Green Beans with Pine Nuts recipe today!

 

Yield: 4 servings

Green Beans with Pine Nuts

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green Beans, stem end removed
  • 2 teaspoons butter (or as desired)
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Fresh ground pepper to taste.

Instructions

  1. Add 1 inch of water to a medium saucepan. Bring the water to a boil.
  2. Add green beans and return to a boil.
  3. Once the water returns to a boil, decrease the heat to medium and cover the pan. Boil gently for 8 to 10 minutes or until desired tenderness.
  4. While green beans are cooking, add the butter to a large skillet. Heat the butter over medium heat until it melts. Be careful not to brown or burn the butter (reduce the heat if needed).
  5. Add the pine nuts. Stir frequently and cook until the pine nuts are golden.
  6. Drain the green beans.
  7. Add the green beans to the pine nuts. Gently stir together until the butter coats the beans.
  8. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Notes

You can use frozen French Style Green Beans in place of the regular green beans. If you cook these instead, reduce the water to 1/2 cup (or cook according to package directions). Stir once during cooking. Cook to desired tenderness.

You can toast the pine nuts without butter and stir vegan butter in with the finished dish.

© Karen Breyer

 

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