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Crockpot Parmesan Potato Wedges

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In this video Karen Breyer and her dad will show you step-by-step how to make easy, healthy Crockpot Parmesan Potato Wedges! Learn how to make the best, easy, tasty Parmesan Potato Wedges recipe ever!

I think this Parmesan Potato Wedges recipe will be your favorite new potato recipe! It is perfect for an easy, healthy side dish that goes with almost any meal. Cooking these red potato wedges with some seasonings in your crockpot or slow cooker make this recipe so easy and only a few hands-on minutes!

Got some red potatoes on hand? Here is your chance to make an amazing red potato recipe that everyone will love. If you haven’t tried these Parmesan Potato Wedges yet, watch this video and try this easy, healthy, delicious Crockpot Parmesan Potato Wedges recipe today!

Yield: 6 servings

Crockpot Parmesan Potato Wedges

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds red potatoes
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons butter, cut in 1/8 inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the potatoes. Cut them into 1/2 inch wedges.
  2. Add potatoes, onion, oregano, salt and pepper to the crockpot.
  3. Mix ingredients together.
  4. Sprinkle butter pieces on top of the potatoes.
  5. Cover and cook on high for 3 1/2 - 4 hours.
  6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese as desired and serve.

Notes

I prefer Kosher salt for this recipe.

After cooking, add more salt and pepper if desired.

See a cooking demonstration of this Crockpot Parmesan Potato Wedges recipe on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

Salsa Chicken

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In this video Karen Breyer and her dad will show you step-by-step how to make this easy, healthy delicious Salsa Chicken. This delicious Salsa Chicken recipe has only 3 ingredients and is so easy to make in your crockpot or slow cooker!

If you are looking for a new, easy, healthy crockpot or slow cooker dinner recipe, I think you will love this easy Salsa Chicken meal! This recipe is healthy and taste amazing! Everyone will love this delicious dinner recipe even your kids! Put 3 simple ingredients in your crockpot or slow cooker and when you come back later a delicious, healthy chicken dinner will be waiting for you! If you are looking for great dinner ideas, watch this cooking video and try this Salsa Chicken recipe today!

Yield: 8 servings

Salsa Chicken

Ingredients

  • 2 - 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halves or pieces)
  • 3 cups salsa
  • 3 - 4 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Spray crockpot with cooking spray.
  2. Stir the brown sugar into the salsa.
  3. Place half the chicken in a layer over the bottom of the crockpot.
  4. Spread half of the salsa mixture over the chicken.
  5. Lay the rest of the chicken over the salsa layer.
  6. Spread the rest of the salsa mixture over the chicken.
  7. Cover and cook on high for 3 - 4 hours or on low for 6 - 8 hours until the chicken is cooked through, but not dry or mushy.

Notes

You can use mild, medium or hot salsa in this recipe. You could also try fruited salsa like peach or mango. This is a fun recipe to experiment with many different types of salsa!

This chicken is also delicious served with rice, couscous and quinoa.

© Karen Breyer

 

Coconut Banana Bars

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In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make easy, healthy Coconut Banana Bars in a crockpot or slow cooker! These bars are so easy to make and have only a few healthy ingredients. I think this is a perfect recipe to use up your ripe bananas. These Coconut Banana Bars bars are so delicious I think they taste like dessert but they are actually good for you!

If you are looking for a new healthy recipe for tasty energy or snack bars, look no more! I think you will a be amazed how easy these Coconut Banana Bars are. No need to heat up the kitchen with a hot oven when you can bake these healthy dessert bars right in the crockpot or slow cooker! These bars will make it to your best, easy, healthy, snack list! These Coconut Banana Bars are a good alternative to cookies and your kids will love them! You can also enjoy this healthy bar recipe for breakfast or dessert! Watch this video and try these Crockpot Coconut Banana Bars today!

Yield: 8 - 10 servings

Coconut Banana Bars

Ingredients

  • 1 cup banana, ripe, mashed
  • 2 cups dates, chopped (soaked and drained)
  • 3/4 - 1 cup nuts, chopped
  • 1/3 cup coconut, shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Soak the dates 5 - 10 minutes in water, then drain. Soak drier dates longer and softer dates for less time.
  2. Spray a crockpot or slow cooker with cooking spray.
  3. In a bowl mix together the mashed banana, drained dates, nuts, and salt.
  4. Stir in the oats.
  5. Spread the mixture in the bottom of the crockpot.
  6. Using a fork or knife, pull the mixture about 1/4 inch away from the sides of the crockpot.
  7. Cover the crockpot with 2 layers of paper towels and cover with the lid.
  8. Bake on low for about 2 - 2 1/2 hours or until the edges start to brown. Cool 5 - 10 minutes.
  9. Cut into bars. Serve warm or cooled.

Notes

Instead of paper towels, you can cover the crockpot with a dish towel that has not been cleaned with a fabric softener.

Make sure to use Quick Oats and not Old Fashioned Oats.


See a cooking demonstration of this Coconut Banana Bars recipe on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

Crockpot Cuban Black Beans

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Learn how to make this easy, healthy delicious Cuban Black Bean recipe in a crockpot or slow cooker! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step by step how easy it is to make this healthy crockpot bean recipe! If you are looking for new vegetarian or vegan crockpot or slow cooker recipes you will love how easy and delicious this recipe is!

Cooking black beans is very easy in a crockpot or slow cooker. These Cuban Black Beans are the best over rice, couscous or quinoa. If you have been looking for healthy black bean recipes I think this will be your favorite recipe. If you like black bean soup, I expect you will also love this Cuban Black Bean Recipe! Watch this video and try this easy, healthy, delicious Cuban Black Bean recipe today!

Yield: 6 servings

Crockpot Cuban Black Beans

Ingredients

  • 1 pound black beans, dried
  • Water
  • 1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce, low sodium
  • 2 - 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 2 - 3 teaspoons cumin, ground
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons salt, Kosher
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, minced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sort beans and remove stones and debris. Rinse them in a colander.
  2. Place beans in the crockpot. Cover with 8 cups cold water and soak overnight (at least 8 hours).
  3. Drain water and rinse beans in a colander.
  4. Put beans back in crockpot with about 3 1/2 cups of clean water.
  5. Stir in the onion, onion powder, soy sauce, minced garlic, cumin, and garlic powder.
  6. Cook on high for about 4 - 5 hours or low for about 12 - 14 hours or until the beans are as soft as you would like them.
  7. When the beans are soft, stir in the salt and lemon juice.
  8. Taste the beans and if needed, add more salt and spices to your taste. Let the beans cook for 5 - 10 minutes longer.
  9. Serve the Cuban Black Beans over rice, couscous, or quinoa. Top with minced cilantro if desired.

Notes

For an average cooker cook on high 4 hours or low, 12-12 1/2 hours. If your cooker is faster or slower adjust the times.

You can substitute Bragg's Liquid Aminos for the soy sauce.

© Karen Breyer

 

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