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Boiled Corn on the Cob

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Corn on the Cob is so delicious and easy to cook! Learn how to boil corn on the cob on your stove top for the perfect corn! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Boiled Corn on the Cob. Everyone loves corn on the cob! Watch this cooking video and boil some corn on the cob for dinner tonight!

Yield: Varies

Boiled Corn on the Cob

Ingredients

  • Fresh ears of corn
  • Water

Instructions

  1. Remove the husks and silk from the ears of corn.
  2. Fill the pot with enough water to cover the corn.
  3. Bring the water to a boil.
  4. Carefully drop the corn in the boiling water.
  5. Bring the water back to a boil.
  6. Simmer the corn 4 - 7 minutes or until the corn is tender.

Notes

Keep the unhusked ears of corn in the refrigerator until you are ready to boil them.
The sugar in the corn will quickly turn to starch at room temperature.

You can husk the corn while waiting for the water to boil.

To remove the silks, hold the corn under running water and brush with a soft vegetable brush.

To check if the corn is done, pierce a kernel with the tip of a sharp knife.

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How to Husk Corn on the Cob

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Love fresh corn on the cob but not sure how to husk it? I will show you how. Husking corn can be very easy and fast! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to Husk Corn on the Cob. It is so easy! Get some fresh corn on the cob and make it for dinner tonight!

Vegan Cheese Sauce

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Love cheese? Trying to eat healthier? Try this tasty Vegan Cheese Sauce! You will love it! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Vegan Cheese Sauce.

Pour this delicious vegan cheese sauce on potatoes, chips, veggies, pizza and in burritos, sandwiches and more! Watch this cooking video and make this creamy, yummy Vegan Cheese Sauce today!

Yield: About 3 cups

Vegan Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cashews, raw
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup pimentos, canned
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Add the ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  2. Add the mixture to a medium saucepan.
  3. Bring the mixture to a bowl while stirring constantly.
  4. Reduce to a simmer and continue to stir. Cook the sauce until it is thick.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat and it is ready! This vegan cheese sauce is delicious on potatoes, pasta, pizza, burritos and more.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

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Crockpot Potatoes

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Learn the easiest way to cook potatoes! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make potatoes in your crockpot or slow cooker. It is so easy! Cook lots of potatoes at once and then set out toppings for a potato bar. Everyone can customize their potatoes how they like them! If you like crockpot meals watch this cooking video and make Crockpot Potatoes today!

 

Yield: Varies

Crockpot Potatoes

Ingredients

  • Potatoes (around the same size)
  • Water

Instructions

  1. Thoroughly wash and scrub the potatoes. Cut out unwanted blemishes.
  2. Add water to the cooker (see below).
  3. Add potatoes.
  4. Bake on high. Select time according to chart.
  5. Take out the potatoes when they are done. They will be soft when gently squeezed. The skin will be firm.
  6. -------------------------Water and cooking times------------------------------
  7. One layer needs 1/2 cup of water. Bake on high 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
  8. Half to 3/4 full needs 3/4 cup of water. Bake on high 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
  9. A full cooker needs 3/4 cup of water. Bake on high for 3 1/2 hours.

Notes

You can select from a variety of potatoes.

Smaller potatoes will cook faster than larger ones. If you have different sizes, check the small ones early and take them out when they are done. Small potatoes take 20-30 minutes less.

Do not poke potatoes with a fork. That will leave dark streaks.

Do not wrap the potatoes in foil.

Baking on low will darken the flesh.

Baking times depend on the cooker, size of potatoes and the desired firmness.

You can cook them up to 1 - 11/2 hours longer before the flesh darkens.

You can plan ahead by scrubbing the potatoes and refrigerating them in a bag until needed. Remove the blemishes at baking time.

You can also put some yams in with the potatoes. Take them out early as they do not take as long to cook.

© Karen Breyer

 

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