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Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Popcorn

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Try this yummy Sea Salt and Dark Chocolate Popcorn recipe! In this video Karen Breyer and her dad will show you step-by-step how to make Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Popcorn. It is a delicious, healthy and easy to make chocolate snack recipe! If you love sweet and salty combinations, I think this chocolate popcorn recipe will be your new favorite, healthy, fun snack recipe!

In this recipe you will make stovetop popcorn to combine with melted dark chocolate. You could also try different types of chocolate like milk, bittersweet or white chocolate. If you want a shortcut you could use some already popped popcorn that you have on hand.

This is a perfect chocolatey snack or dessert for any lunch or dinner. Pack some in your child lunch and they will be very happy! I also like to serve this Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Popcorn for game night or any get together with family and friends. Serve this chocolate popcorn recipe at your next social event and watch everyone hang out at the chocolate popcorn bowl! You better make plenty Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Popcorn so you don’t run out at the beginning of your party.

Watch this cooking video and make this Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Popcorn today! Be amazed how easy and yummy this chocolate popcorn recipe is!

Yield: 6 servings

Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Popcorn

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup popcorn kernels, un-popped
  • 5 ounces dark chocolate, chopped or chips
  • 3/4 to 1 teaspoon sea salt, fine (divided)

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. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Place the chocolate and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a microwave safe container. Heat for 30 second intervals until the chocolate is liquidy when stirred.
  8. Pour chocolate over popcorn and mix well.
  9. Spread the chocolate popcorn on the baking sheet and sprinkle with additional salt as desired.
  10. Let the popcorn sit at room temperature until the chocolate hardens (1 - 2 hours).

Notes

You can store this popcorn in an airtight container or bag for up to 3 days.

You can also use 4 quarts of already popped popcorn instead of popping your own. If you do this you will not need the popcorn kernels and vegetable oil for this recipe.

See a cooking demonstration of this Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Popcorn recipe on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

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

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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

 

Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Logs

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Make these easy, yummy Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Logs with your favorite kids! In this cooking video Karen Breyer and her guests will show you step-by-step how to make Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Logs. This is an easy, healthy dessert or snack recipe that is fun to make. You can customize them with your choice of delicious toppings! The yummy possibilities are endless!

This is a perfect recipe for kids to make. They will have fun trying all the different topping combinations. Watch this fun cooking video and make some Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Logs today!

Yield: 4 servings

Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Logs

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Ingredients

  • 4 bananas
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 2 cups of your choice of toppings: Chopped nuts, coconut, chocolate chips, carob chips, crushed cereal, crushed cookies, sprinkles and granola

Instructions

  1. Line baking sheet with wax paper.
  2. Cut the bananas in 2 inch pieces.
  3. Put orange juice in a bowl. Dip the bananas in the orange juice and place them on the baking sheet.
  4. Place the dipped bananas in the freezer for about 3 hours or until frozen.
  5. Roll the frozen bananas in the peanut butter.
  6. Next roll the bananas in the toppings of your choice.
  7. Return the bananas to the freezer until they are ready to serve. Enjoy!

Notes

You can double or half this recipe.

This recipe is as healthy as the toppings are.

See a cooking demonstration of this Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Logs recipe on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

Hard Boiled Eggs

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Make Hard Boiled Eggs the easy way! Follow this simple recipe for perfect Hard Boiled Eggs that are easy to peel! In this video Karen Breyer and her dad will show you step-by-step how to make this easy Hard Boiled Eggs recipe. In this video you will see the first hard boiled egg that my dad ever peeled. With the best hard boiled eggs recipe he did just fine!

Hard Boiled Eggs are perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even snacks. You can eat them plain or use them in recipes. I like to slice them on a salad, put them in a sandwich or just eat them with salt and pepper.

When your eggs start getting old they are perfect for making these easy to peel hard boiled eggs. Keep a batch of hard boiled eggs in your fridge for an easy meal or snack. Watch this video and try this easy recipe for delicious, easy to peel Hard Boiled Eggs today!

Yield: Varies

Hard Boiled Eggs

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Ingredients

  • Eggs
  • Water

Instructions

  1. Place eggs in a saucepan that is large enough for them to sit in a single layer.
  2. Add enough cold water to cover the eggs by 1 inch.
  3. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
  4. When a boil is reached, remove the pan from the heat and cover it with a lid.
  5. Let eggs stand for: 12 minutes for large eggs, 9 minutes for medium eggs, and 15 minutes for extra-large eggs.
  6. When the time is up, drain the eggs and cool completely by putting the pan under cold running water or putting them in ice water. After they are cool refrigerate them.
  7. To peel an egg, first tap it to break the shell. Next roll it between your palms to loosen the shell. Start peeling at the large end. Hold it under running water to make it easier.

Notes

Very fresh eggs can be difficult to peel. Use eggs that are about 7 - 10 days old. This resting time will allow the eggs to take in some air which will help to separate the membranes and they will be easier to peel.

The best time to peel a hard boiled egg is right after cooling. During this cooling process the egg will contract slightly in the shell.

Hard-boiled eggs in the shell will be good for 1 week in the refrigerator. Once peeled, eggs should be eaten within a day.

See a cooking demonstration of this Hard Boiled Eggs recipe on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

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