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Stovetop Popcorn

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In this video Karen Breyer and her dad will show you how to make delicious, healthy Stovetop Popcorn at home. It is so easy and fun to make! Top your homemade popcorn with with salt and other ingredients of your choosing. Watch this cooking video and pop some healthy, delicious Stovetop Popcorn today!

 

Yield: 4 servings

Stovetop Popcorn

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup popcorn kernels, un-popped
  • Salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Pour the popcorn and oil into a 3 - 4 quart pot with a tight fitting lid. Tilt the pan to spread around the popcorn and oil evenly.
  2. Cover the pot and cook over medium-high heat until 1 kernel pops. Then remove the pot from the heat.
  3. Wait 1 minute and return the pot to the heat.
  4. Shake the pot occasionally until the popping slows to 2 - 3 seconds between pops.
  5. Pour the popcorn into a large bowl and add remove un-popped kernels.
  6. Sprinkle with salt, stir until evenly coated.

Notes

You can add other toppings and seasonings to the popped corn as desired.

1/2 cup of popcorn kernels makes about 4 quarts of popped corn.

See a cooking demonstration of this Stovetop Popcorn recipe on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

Roasted Edamame with Sea Salt and Pepper

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Try this Roasted Edamame with Sea Salt and Pepper recipe for an easy, healthy crunchy snack! In this video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Roasted Edamame with Sea Salt and Pepper. I think you will be amazed how delicious this easy and tasty this recipe is!

Looking for an easy, healthy, crunchy snack? You found it with this Roasted Edamame with Sea Salt and Pepper recipe! It is perfect for a snack, game night, to pack in your lunch or anytime you want something crunchy, salty, healthy and delicious! Watch this cooking video and try this Roasted Edamame with Sea Salt and Pepper recipe today!

Yield: 4 servings

Roasted Edamame with Sea Salt and Pepper

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Edamame, shelled (fresh or frozen and defrosted)
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
  • Ground pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Pat the edamame dry if they are wet from defrosting.
  3. Spread the edamame on the baking sheet.
  4. Spray edamame with baking spray and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  5. Bake about 30 to 35 minutes or until they are golden brown and crisp. While they are cooking, shake the pan every 10 minutes to help brown evenly.
  6. Cool and serve.

Notes

These Roasted Edamame with Sea Salt and Pepper are best eaten within a few hours of roasting.

Edamame is immature soybeans in the pod that have not been dried. They are commonly steamed or boiled and sprinkled with salt and served hot or cold. They look like little pea pods. You do not eat the pod.

See a cooking lesson of the Roasted Edamame with Sea Salt and Pepper on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

Easy Guacamole

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Yield: 4 servings

Easy Guacamole

Ingredients

  • 2 avocados, ripe
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt (Kosher or sea salt preferred)
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons salsa

Instructions

  1. Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits (seeds).
  2. Scoop out the avocado flesh with a spoon and put it in a bowl.
  3. Mash the avocado with a fork until it is the consistency you prefer.
  4. Add the rest of the ingredients except the salsa and mix together. Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired.
  5. Add the salsa. Mix well.
  6. The guacamole is best if it is chilled for about an hour. Serve.

Notes

To seed the avocado first cut the avocado lengthwise. Then hit the seed with the sharp edge of a knife (Be careful!). Next hold the avocado tight and twist the knife to loosen and remove the seed.

When you add the salsa try not to get too much juice.

You can try different types of salsas to see which you prefer best. I often use a mild or medium chunky style salsa.

To tell if an avocado is ripe place it in the palm of your hand and gently squeeze. Do not apply pressure with your fingertips as this may cause bruising. Avocados ripen after they have been harvested so if they are not ripe yet, wait until they are.

Once the avocados are ripe they should be eaten within a day or two. To slow down the ripening process you can put them in the refrigerator.

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

© Karen Breyer

 

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