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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

 

Easy Fruit Dip

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Love to dip your fruit? Try this Easy Fruit Dip with your favorite fruit! Apples, peaches, pears and mangoes are especially good. This four ingredient dip with sliced fruit is a very easy, healthy snack, side dish and dessert. In this cooking video Karen Breyer and her dad will show you step-by-step how to make this Easy Fruit Dip.

This Easy Fruit Dip is a tasty addition for lunch. Pack some sliced fruit with a container of this fruit dip in your kids lunch to make sure they will eat their fruit.

Everyone loves a tasty dip! At your next party, game night or get together serve a platter of sliced fruit with this Easy Fruit Dip for a healthy treat! If you love healthy snacks, watch this cooking video and make this yummy Easy Fruit Dip today!

Yield: 4 servings

Easy Fruit Dip

Ingredients

  • 8 ounce container yogurt, plain
  • 1/4 cup peach or apricot preserves
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • Fruit slices (apple, peach, pear, or mango)

Instructions

  1. Stir together the yogurt, preserves, cinnamon and vanilla.
  2. Refrigerate until well-chilled.
  3. Serve as a dip for fruit slices.

Notes

To keep your apple, peach or pear slices from browning, brush them with lemon juice or soak them in a mixture of lemon juice and water (1 tablespoon of lemon juice in 1 cup of water).

You can use sour cream, fat-free sour cream or vegan sour cream in place of the yogurt.

See a cooking demonstration of this Easy Fruit Diprecipe on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

Nutty Cheese Spread

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Do you love cheese? Love nuts? Try this tasty Nutty Cheese Spread recipe! It is so easy to make! Serve this cheese spread with crackers, veggies, pretzels and on sandwiches. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Nutty Cheese Spread.

You will be surprised how easy it is to make a delicious cheese spread from scratch! This Nutty Cheese Spread is perfect as an appetizer, snack or as a spread on sandwiches. Serve this cheese spread at your next party, dinner or game night! Watch this cooking video and make this tasty Nutty Cheese Spread today!

Yield: 8 servings

Nutty Cheese Spread

Ingredients

  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) cheddar cheese, shredded (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons parsley, dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring cream cheese and cheddar cheese to room temperature.
  2. In a mixing bowl, stir together cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese.
  3. Add milk to the cheese mixture and stir until creamy.
  4. Add the walnuts, parsley, onion powder and salt. Stir until well combined.
  5. Cover and chill for 24 hours.
  6. Serve this Nutty Cheese Spread as a dip or a spread. Try it spread on crackers or toast and as a dip for fresh vegetables and fruit slices.

Notes

You can use 2 tablespoons fresh, minced parsley in place of the dried parsley.

Use this Nutty Cheese Spread on crackers, toast, in a sandwich or as a dip for sliced apples, pears or vegetables.

You can use shredded swiss cheese in place of the cheddar cheese.

You can also serve this Nutty Cheese Spread right after you make it (if you can’t wait until it chills!).

See a cooking demonstration of this Nutty Cheese Spread recipe on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

Herbed Scrambled Eggs

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Looking for new healthy, breakfast egg recipes? Try these tasty Herb Scrambled Eggs! This easy scrambled egg recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch or anytime! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this delicious Herbed Scrambled Eggs recipe.

Scrambling eggs is an easy way to cook eggs. Add some herbs and create an amazing breakfast or brunch that everyone will love! Watch this cooking video and make these tasty Herbed Scrambled Eggs today!

Yield: 2

Herbed Scrambled Eggs

Ingredients

  • 5 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 2-3 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • Pepper, fresh ground (to taste)
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Break the eggs into a mixing bowl. Add the water, salt, oregano and basil. Whisk together until well blended.
  2. Spray a skillet and heat over medium heat until it is hot enough to sizzle a drop of water.
  3. When the pan is hot add the garlic and stir for about 1 minute.
  4. Pour in the egg mixture. Cook without stirring until the mixture begins to set on the bottom and around the edges.
  5. Gently stir the mixture with a spatula. Lift cooked potions to allow the thin, uncooked portions to flow underneath. Do not constantly stir. You can turn them over occasionally if you want.
  6. Cook the eggs until they are just thickened throughout, but are still shiny and moist.
  7. Remove the pan and serve right away. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.

Notes

You can whisk the eggs with a fork or whisk.

© Karen Breyer

 

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