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Sweet Potato Hummus

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Love hummus? Love sweet potatoes? Try this easy Sweet Potato Hummus recipe for a tasty change! In this cooking video Karen Breyer and her dad will show you step-by-step how to make Sweet Potato Hummus.

Sweet Potato Hummus is the perfect healthy snack for game night or anytime. It is also a yummy appetizer served with veggies or crackers. I even like this hummus as a spread on sandwiches!

If you are looking for a simple garbanzo bean or chickpea recipe you will love this yummy dip! If you would like a new recipe using leftover baked sweet potatoes this is one you will definitely want to try! So wait no longer and watch this cooking video and learn how to make this tasty Sweet Potato Hummus recipe!

Yield: 4 servings

Sweet Potato Hummus

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sweet potato, cooked and mashed (about 1 medium potato)
  • 1 15.5 ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1-2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup (or as desired) water
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry your medium-sized sweet potato.
  2. With a fork, prick holes all over the sweet potato so the steam can escape when it is cooking.
  3. Place the potato on a baking sheet and cook 50 - 60 minutes or until the potato is soft all the way through. You can test it with a knife.
  4. Once cooked, let the sweet potato cool and scoop out the flesh.
  5. Add the cooked potato and the rest of the ingredients in a food processor or blender.
  6. Blend until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
  7. Chill and serve. This Sweet Potato Hummus is delicious as a dip for vegetables or chips, as a spread for pita bread and in sandwiches.

Notes

You can use chickpeas in place of the garbanzo beans.

Adjust the seasonings to your taste.

You can use 1 or 2 garlic cloves in place of the minced garlic.

Add water to make the hummus thinner or thicker as you like it.

You can make this recipe ahead of time and store the leftovers in the refrigerator.

I cook several sweet potatoes at the same time, so I have extra for another meal.

If you don’t have Kosher salt use whatever salt you have.

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

© Karen Breyer

 

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

 

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