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Taco Seasoning

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Taco Seasoning

Taco Seasoning

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt, Kosher
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, ground

Instructions

    1: Mix all ingredients together.
    2: Store in an airtight container.

Notes

You can use 2 tablespoons of this Taco Seasoning in place of 1 packet of taco seasoning.


I mix the ingredients together in the container I am going to store it in (to save washing a dish).






© Karen Breyer

Try this easy, flavorful, homemade Taco Seasoning recipe! It tastes better than store bought and is much healthier. It takes only a few minutes to make. Store it in an airtight container and it will be ready the next time you need some Taco Seasoning. Two tablespoons of this seasoning equals one packet of commercial taco seasoning. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this Taco Seasoning recipe. Watch this cooking video and make some tasty Taco Seasoning today!

Steel Cut Oats

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Steel Cut Oats

Steel Cut Oats

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup steel cut oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt (or to taste)

Instructions

    1: Add water to a saucepan. Bring water to a full boil.
    2: Stir in the salt and steel cut oats.
    3: Reduce heat to low.
    4: Simmer uncovered while stirring occasionally (scrape the bottom of the pan). Cook until the liquid is absorbed and the oats have the desired texture (about 25 - 30 minutes).
    5: Dish the oats into bowls. Add toppings if desired.

Notes

Reduce the water to 3 cups for firmer, more intact grains. Using 4 cups of water will give you creamier oatmeal.
Longer cooking will make thicker oatmeal.
Store leftover oats in the refrigerator for up to a week. Stir in a little water when reheating.
If you would like to add dried fruit, stir it in after the first 20 minutes of cooking. You can also stir in a teaspoon of cinnamon at this time.
Some dried fruit options are cherries, raisins, currants, blueberries, apricots, dates, figs, and prunes. Dice the larger fruits.
Another option is to top the cooked steel cut oats with dried fruit and nuts.
You may also add fresh fruit after cooking.
Top with your choice of milk if desired.
You can use another salt in place of Kosher salt.

© Karen Breyer

Try this easy, healthy Steel Cut Oats recipe! Steel cut oats, also called Irish Oatmeal, are the perfect healthy, hearty delicious breakfast! They are a nutty, chewy, tasty hot cereal. Steel cut oats have lots of benefits. They are nutritious, high in fiber and helps you to feel full longer. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Steel Cut Oats. Watch this cooking video and make some delicious Steel Cut Oats today!

Stovetop Black-eyed Peas

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Yield: 8 servings

Stovetop Black-eyed Peas

Stovetop Black-eyed Peas

Ingredients

  • 1 pound black-eyed peas, dried
  • 2 1/2 cups onion, chopped
  • 2 - 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 6 cups water
  • 6 teaspoons chicken broth/seasoning, powdered (vegan or regular)
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

    1: Sort and rinse black-eyed peas. Remove stones and debris.
    2: Soak beans in 6 - 8 cups cold water overnight (at least 6 - 8 hours).
    3: Drain and rinse the beans.
    4: In a large pot, sauté the onion in olive oil until the onion is soft (translucent).
    5: Add the garlic, oregano, water, chicken seasoning and soaked beans.
    6: Bring ingredients to a simmer.
    7: Cover and simmer for 60 minutes or until the beans are as soft as you like them.
    8: Remove from the heat and serve. Add salt to taste if desired. Black-eyed peas are delicious served many ways including over rice, quinoa, potatoes, and couscous.

Notes

Black-eyed peas are a actually a bean.

You can use 6 cups of chicken broth in place of the water and chicken seasoning/broth.

The black eyed peas usually take about 60 minutes to cook but may take up to 90 if the beans are older or the simmer is very low.

You may need to add more water to the beans as they simmer if they are taking a long time to cook.

© Karen Breyer

Try these delicious, healthy Black-eyed Peas! This recipe has only a few ingredients and is very easy to make. Black-eyed peas are actually a bean grown around the world. They are very healthy and filling. This Black-eyed Peas recipe is perfect to serve on rice, potatoes, quinoa, couscous or just alone. Often black-eyed peas are served with cornbread. That would be super yummy! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this Black-eyed Peas recipe on the stovetop. Watch this cooking video and make Black-eyed Peas for dinner!

Red Bean Soup

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Yield: 8 servings

Red Bean Soup

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
  • Salt, to taste
  • Water

Instructions

    1: Sort beans, remove stones and debris.
    2: Rinse well. Soak in 8-10 cups of water overnight.
    3: Rinse well again.
    4: Add the beans, celery, onion powder, garlic powder and bay leaves to a large pot. Add water to cover ingredients 2 inches above.
    5: Heat to boiling then reduce heat to a gentle boil.
    6: Cook on stove top until beans are tender.
    7: Near the end of cooking time, add salt to taste and more water if soup thickens to much.
    8: Simmer until desired tenderness.

Notes

Soak beans overnight or for at least 8 hours. Make sure to rinse them well before them putting in a pot.

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


Serve with bread, sandwich, salad or alone.

© Karen Breyer

Try this delicious Red Bean Soup recipe! It has only a few ingredients and is easy to make. This soup is hearty, healthy, filling and perfect served with a sandwich, salad, bread or by itself.

In this cooking lesson Karen Breyer and her dad will show you step-by-step how to make this Red Bean Soup recipe. It is perfect for lunch or dinner. Reheated leftovers are just as tasty or even better! Watch this cooking video and make this tasty Red Bean Soup for dinner today!

Easy Red Bean Soup!

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