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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

 

Crockpot Red Bean Soup

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Looking for more easy, healthy dinner recipes? Try this tasty Crockpot Red Bean Soup. Just few ingredients and simple steps and you can enjoy this delicious soup for dinner! In this cooking video Karen Breyer and her Dad will show you step-by-step how to make Crockpot Red Bean Soup. Watch this cooking video and make this delicious Crockpot Red Bean Soup today!

Yield: 6 - 8

Crockpot Red Bean Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 pound red kidney beans, dry
  • 1 cup celery, chopped (1/4 inch pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 - 3 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt, Kosher
  • Water (as needed)

Instructions

  1. Sort beans, remove stones and debris.
  2. Soak beans in 8 - 10 cups of water overnight.
  3. Rinse and drain beans.
  4. Add beans, celery, onion powder, garlic powder and bay leaves to the crockpot.
  5. Add water to cover the ingredients by 2 inches. Stir.
  6. Cook on high about 8 - 9 hours or until the beans are as tender as you like them.
  7. Near the end of cooking stir in the salt to your taste. When the beans are tender the Red Bean Soup is ready to serve!

Notes

Soak beans overnight for at least 8 hours. Rinse them well before putting them in the Crockpot.

Large kidney beans will take longer to cook than small kidney beans.

Delicious with a scoop of rice added to the bowl of soup.

Serve with bread, crackers, sandwich, salad or alone.

See a cooking demonstration of this Crockpot Red Bean Soup recipe on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

 

Crockpot Corn on the Cob

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Cook Corn on the Cob in your Crockpot! In this cooking video Karen Breyer and her dad will show you step-by-step how to make Crockpot Corn on the Cob! Cooking corn on the cob in your crockpot or slow cooker is so easy and the corn turns out perfect every time! I think this is the best way to cook corn on the cob.

No more waiting forever for a pot of water to boil and supervising the corn while it is cooking. When you cook the corn on the cob in your crockpot you can do other things while it is cooking. You can even leave the house! I think once you try cooking corn on the cob in a crockpot or slow cooker you will never go back to the big pot of water method. Watch this cooking video and make Crockpot Corn on the Cob for dinner tonight!

Yield: 2 - 10 ears of corn

Crockpot Corn on the Cob

Ingredients

  • 2 - 10 ears corn, husked
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  1. Place the desired number (2 - 10) of ears of corn in a Crockpot. Break the corn in half if needed to fit them in.
  2. For 2 - 4 ears add 1/3 cup of water. For 5 - 10 ears add 1/2 cup of water.
  3. Cook on high for 1 3/4 hours to 2 1/2 hours or until the corn is tender crisp.

Notes

For 4 ears of corn or less decrease the cooking time by 15 minutes.

If the corn has been refrigerated and is cold, increase the cooking time by 15 minutes.

See a cooking demonstration of this Crockpot Corn on the Cob recipe on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

Crockpot Salmon with Asian-Style Vegetables

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Cook Salmon with Asian Style Vegetables in your crockpot or slow cooker! Have you wondered if you can cook fish in your crockpot? Yes you can cook fish in your crockpot or slow cooker! In this video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Crockpot Salmon with Asian Style Vegetables. This is a delicious, healthy, easy fish recipe!

I used frozen Salmon (thawed) and frozen Asian Style Vegetables so you can keep these ingredients on hand in the freezer and make this recipe anytime! This recipe is impressive enough to make for your important company and it is so easy that you can also make it for an every-day meal. Watch this cooking video and try this delicious Crockpot Salmon with Asian Style Vegetables recipe today!

Yield: 4 servings

Crockpot Salmon with Asian-Style Vegetables

Ingredients

  • 10 - 12 ounces salmon fillets
  • 12 - 16 ounces Asian stir fry vegetable blend, frozen
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (regular or low sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Pepper, fresh ground (to taste)
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Spray crockpot insert with cooking spray.
  2. Cover the bottom of the crockpot with the frozen vegetables.
  3. Place salmon fillets on top of the vegetables.
  4. Salt and pepper the salmon as desired.
  5. Mix together the soy sauce, honey, and lemon juice.
  6. Pour mixture over the salmon and vegetables.
  7. Cook on low for 2 - 2 1/2 hours or until the salmon is cooked and the thickest part flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Break the salmon into desired sized pieces. Serve the vegetables and salmon with brown rice, quinoa or couscous. Add more salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

If desired, top this salmon dish with sesame seeds just before serving.

You can double the soy sauce, honey, lemon to make more of the seasoned mixture. Pour the desired amount of mixture over the salmon and vegetables.

The thicker your salmon pieces, the longer they will take to cook. Smaller pieces will cook faster.

See a cooking demonstration of this Crockpot Salmon with Asian Style Vegetables recipe on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

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