Cooking Lessons for Dad

Cooking Lessons for Beginners

Apple Almond Cheese Balls

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Looking for a healthy cheese ball recipe? Try these Tasty Apple Almond Cheese Balls! This recipe is easy to make and very easy to eat! Everyone will love them! In this cooking video Karen Breyer and her dad will show you step-by-step how to make delicious Apple Almond Cheese Balls!

These Apple Almond Cheese Balls are a perfect appetizer, side dish, lunchbox treat or anytime snack. Serve a new tasty recipe to your family and guests at your next party! Watch this cooking video and make some yummy Apple Almond Cheese Balls today!

Apple Almond Cheese Balls

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dried apples, chopped
  • 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons coconut, flaked
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese

Instructions

  1. Mix the apples, almonds and coconut together in a medium-sized bowl.
  2. Add the cream cheese and mix well.
  3. Form the cheese mixture into balls (makes about 24).
  4. Serve. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Notes

You can use raw or toasted almonds.

You can use low-fat cream cheese or vegan cream cheese if you prefer.

Soften the cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing.

You can make this recipe in a food processor. Add the dried apples, almonds and coconut. Process until the almonds and apples are chopped or finely ground (whichever you prefer). Add the cream cheese and process until the mixture is well combined. Shape into balls and serve.

© Karen Breyer

 

Baked Sweet Potatoes

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Do you love Sweet Potatoes? Did you know this Super-healthy vegetable is also super-easy to bake? In this cooking video Karen Breyer and her dad will show you step-by-step how to make Baked Sweet Potatoes. This recipe is so easy that any beginner cook can make them.

Sweet potatoes are healthy and a perfect side dish or main dish for many occasions. This is a perfect recipe to keep everyone happy as they can put custom toppings on top of their potato. Try topping baked sweet potatoes with chili and sour cream for a hearty, healthy meal. The possibilities are endless! Watch this cooking video and serve some Baked Sweet Potatoes for dinner tonight!

Yield: 6 servings

Baked Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 6 sweet potatoes (or as desired)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Wash and dry your sweet potatoes.
  3. With a fork, poke holes all over the sweet potatoes so the steam can escape when they are cooking.
  4. Place the sweet potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet and cook 45 - 60 minutes or until the potato is soft all the way through. You can test this with a knife. (Smaller potatoes will cook faster and larger ones will take longer)
  5. Make a slit in the top of the sweet potatoes and serve. Add toppings of your choice.

Notes

You can also use this recipe to bake yams.

Test the doneness by poking a knife in the largest part of the yam. When they are soft and tender they are done.

Adjust the number of sweet potatoes to how many you need.

The foil will make clean up much easier because the potatoes will ooze as they cook.

Top with butter, salt, pepper, sour cream, chili, beans and more.

See a cooking demonstration of this Bake Sweet Potato recipe on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

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Looking for an easier way to make Hard Boiled Eggs? Here it is! Make your next batch of Hard Boiled Eggs in an Instant Pot! It is so easy and no waiting for a pot of water to boil. Just put the eggs in your Instant Pot with 1 cup of water and turn it on! The eggs will be cooked quickly and are so easy to peel!

In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs. They are very easy to make and peel! Watch this cooking video and make some Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs today!

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Place the steam rack on the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add 1 cup water.
  2. Place the eggs on the steam rack.
  3. Close and lock the lid. Set the valve to the sealing position.
  4. Press the Manual button.
  5. Press the + or - and set the time for 5-8 minutes. Cook larger eggs longer and smaller eggs fewer minutes. You can also adjust the time depending on how hard or soft you like your eggs. For softer eggs cook less, for harder eggs cook longer.
  6. When the cooking cycle ends, wait 5 minutes and then turn the steam release button to the venting position. Let the steam out until the float valve drops down.
  7. Press the keep warm/cancel button. When the LED displays OFF and the float valve is down you can open the lid.
  8. Remove the eggs and place them in a bowl of ice water. Cool the eggs at least 5 minutes.
  9. Serve the hard boiled eggs warm or refrigerate them and serve them cold later. Peel the eggs just before serving.

Notes

Make sure to keep your hands and face away from the steam release openings.

Unpeeled hard boiled eggs will keep a week in the refrigerator.

You can also cool the eggs by running them under cold water until they are cool.

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

© Karen Breyer

 

Basil Pesto

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Try this fresh, flavorful easy Basil Pesto sauce recipe! It’s a tasty sauce for your pasta, pizza, bread, and sandwiches. Store some in your fridge and enjoy it anytime!

In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this easy, Basil Pesto recipe! This homemade pesto sauce recipe will be perfect for your next Italian pasta dinner! Watch this cooking video and make some easy, healthy, tasty Basil Pesto sauce today!

Yield: about 1 cup

Basil Pesto

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts, toasted
  • 2 cups fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. Add the nuts and basil to a food processor or blender. Pulse the ingredients together until mixed.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend to a smooth paste.
  3. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Toss Basil Pesto with pasta, spread it on a sandwich, crackers or toast, dollop over potatoes, or spread it on a pizza crust and make pizza!

Notes

You can use 4 garlic cloves in place of the minced garlic or to your taste.

Store this Basil Pesto in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it. Freeze for up to 3 months.

© Karen Breyer

 

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