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Frozen Vegetables in a Toaster Oven

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Cooking Frozen Vegetables in the toaster oven is a very easy, healthy and delicious way to prepare them. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to cook Frozen Vegetables in a Toaster Oven.

Have you ever thought of cooking frozen vegetables in a toaster oven? I was surprised to find out that cooking frozen vegetables in a toaster oven is an easy, healthy, and delicious way to cook them. When you have a few things cooking at once it can be very helpful to free up the stove and microwave by using the toaster oven to cook the vegetables.

If you have not tried cooking frozen vegetables in your toaster oven I think you will be pleasantly surprised how easy and delicious they will turn out. You can cook any variety of frozen vegetables in the toaster oven. For example, try cooking frozen broccoli, carrots, green beans, mixed vegetables, stir-fry style vegetables and more in the toaster oven. The next time you are going to prepare frozen vegetables try cooking them in the toaster oven! Watch this cooking video and try cooking frozen vegetables in your toaster over today!

Yield: 4 - 6 servings

Frozen Vegetables in a Toaster Oven

Ingredients

  • 3 - 4 cups frozen vegetables
  • Cooking spray
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Spray baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. Spread frozen vegetables on the pan in a single layer.
  3. Turn toaster oven to the bake setting. Set temperature to 425 degrees. Put pan in oven and cook vegetables for 12 - 15 minutes or until your desired doneness.
  4. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

Notes

You can use a variety of pans to cook the frozen vegetables in the toaster oven. I have used a small baking sheet, pie pan, bread pan, and glass baking dish. If you use a deeper pan still put only a single layer of vegetables.

See a cooking demonstration of this Frozen Vegetables in a Toaster Oven recipe on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

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

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

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

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

 

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