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Crockpot Spaghetti Squash

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Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Crockpot Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash, whole
  • 1 cup water
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Pasta sauce, for topping if desired
  • Parmesan cheese, for topping if desired

Instructions

  1. Wash the spaghetti squash and pierce it a few times on all sides with a knife.
  2. Place the whole spaghetti squash in the crockpot
  3. Add 1 cup of water and cover with lid.
  4. Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours until the squash is soft.
  5. Carefully remove the squash (it is very hot!).
  6. Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds.
  7. Scrape out the squash noodles with a fork.
  8. Salt and pepper to taste. Top with your favorite pasta sauce and Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

This recipe is for a crockpot or slow cooker.

Try this Crockpot Italian Pasta Sauce for a perfect topping. You can find this delicious recipe at Cookinglessonsfordad.com/crockpot-Italian-pasta-sauce/.

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

© Karen Breyer

 

Easy Spanish Rice

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Easy Spanish Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 - 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
  • 3/4 cup bell pepper, chopped (green or red)
  • 1 1/2 cups onion, diced
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 5 cups brown rice, cooked
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pan.
  2. Add corn, bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Sauté until the onions are soft.
  3. Add tomato paste, chili powder, and 1/4 cup of water. Stir well.
  4. Mix in cooked rice and salt. Heat the rice mixture.
  5. Add more water if needed to keep rice as soft as desired.
  6. Serve when Spanish rice is hot.

Notes

You can also use canned corn (drained) if you do not have fresh or frozen.

I prefer Kosher salt for the best flavor.

You can adjust the amount of spices and vegetables as desired.

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

© Karen Breyer

 

Looking For a New Way to Cook Carrots? Try this Super-Easy and Impressive Carrot Side Dish!

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Everyone likes carrots, but sometimes we get tired of eating them the same old way. This Moroccan Carrot recipe is an easy, healthy, delicious, side-dish that everyone will love.  To prepare this recipe you will just need to do a little sautéing and steaming. This recipe will be ready in no time. These carrots are a flavorful accompaniment to any meal. I think they would be an especially great side dish for chicken.  This is a great way to add some healthy vegetables to your meals. Try this Moroccan Carrot dish today!

Below is the recipe and if you would like some additional cooking instructions click on the Moroccan Carrot Cooking Lesson taught by Karen Breyer. Leave a comment below about how you liked this recipe and what you served it with. Happy Cooking!

Moroccan Carrot Recipe

Moroccan Carrot Cooking Lesson Video

Moroccan Carrots

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Yield: 8 servings

Moroccan Carrots

Ingredients

  • 4 - 5 cups carrots, diagonally cut (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice carrots in a diagonal cut.
  2. Steam carrots about 10 - 14 minutes until desired tenderness.
  3. While carrots are cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. When oil is hot, add garlic and cumin seeds.
  5. Sauté for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until garlic is lightly browned. Stir around frequently. When garlic is browned turn off the heat.
  6. Add honey, salt, ground cumin, and pepper to the garlic-cumin seed mixture and stir together.
  7. When the carrots are done, drain them and add them to the mixture in the skillet.
  8. Stir all ingredients together and serve.

Notes

To steam the carrots heat about 2 inches of water in the bottom pan of a steam pan until it boils. Next put the carrots in the top steamer basket. Decrease the heat to medium and cover the pan with a lid. Steam until the carrots are tender (about 10 minutes). You can test the carrots with a fork or try one to see if they are done.

Larger carrots will take longer to cook than smaller ones.

See a cooking demonstration of Moroccan Carrots on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

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