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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

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

 

Roasted Edamame with Sea Salt and Pepper

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Try this Roasted Edamame with Sea Salt and Pepper recipe for an easy, healthy crunchy snack! In this video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Roasted Edamame with Sea Salt and Pepper. I think you will be amazed how delicious this easy and tasty this recipe is!

Looking for an easy, healthy, crunchy snack? You found it with this Roasted Edamame with Sea Salt and Pepper recipe! It is perfect for a snack, game night, to pack in your lunch or anytime you want something crunchy, salty, healthy and delicious! Watch this cooking video and try this Roasted Edamame with Sea Salt and Pepper recipe today!

Yield: 4 servings

Roasted Edamame with Sea Salt and Pepper

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Edamame, shelled (fresh or frozen and defrosted)
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
  • Ground pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Pat the edamame dry if they are wet from defrosting.
  3. Spread the edamame on the baking sheet.
  4. Spray edamame with baking spray and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  5. Bake about 30 to 35 minutes or until they are golden brown and crisp. While they are cooking, shake the pan every 10 minutes to help brown evenly.
  6. Cool and serve.

Notes

These Roasted Edamame with Sea Salt and Pepper are best eaten within a few hours of roasting.

Edamame is immature soybeans in the pod that have not been dried. They are commonly steamed or boiled and sprinkled with salt and served hot or cold. They look like little pea pods. You do not eat the pod.

See a cooking lesson of the Roasted Edamame with Sea Salt and Pepper on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

Curried Rice Pilaf

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Try this easy, healthy, quick Curried Rice Pilaf recipe! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this delicious brown rice pilaf curry recipe. It is a colorful and healthy curry dish with red peppers, onions, carrots and peas. It can be served as a side dish or main dish.

This is a perfect recipe for beginners or those looking for a quick dinner recipe, especially if you are vegan or vegetarian. The curry and onions really enhance the flavors of the vegetables and brown rice. I think this Curried Rice Pilaf recipe will be your favorite vegetable rice pilaf recipe! Watch this cooking video and try this recipe today, then serve this delicious Curried Rice Pilaf for dinner tonight!

Curried Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups onions, diced
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup red pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1/4 cup (more if needed) water
  • 4 cups brown rice, cooked
  • 1 1/2 cup peas, frozen
  • 2 - 3 teaspoons (to taste) curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste) Kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium or large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onions, pepper and carrots and sauté until the onions are soft.
  3. Stir in 1/4 cup water, cooked rice, frozen peas and curry powder. Add more water if desired to make the rice softer and moister.
  4. Continue to cook over medium low heat until the curry is hot.
  5. Add salt, stir and serve.

Notes

This recipe is great to use leftover rice (of course fresh rice is best). If your rice is leftover and hard, add more water if needed to make sure the rice is soft and moist enough.

Add a little more water if the rice sticks to the bottom of the pan.

You can also use cooked white rice for this recipe.

See a cooking demonstration of this Curried Rice Pilaf recipe on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

Southwestern Bean Chili

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In this video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this delicious, healthy Southwestern Bean Chili in a crockpot. If you are looking for new vegetarian or vegan crockpot or slow cooker recipes you will love how easy and delicious this Southwestern Bean Chili recipe is.

This is a wonderful, hearty chili recipe using three different types of beans. The garbanzo beans, black beans, and red beans are canned so that makes it a very easy and convenient recipe.

If you are looking for new healthy bean recipes I expect you will love this easy, healthy Southwestern Bean Chili recipe! You can put the ingredients in the crockpot or slow cooker in the morning and it will be ready for you at dinner time! This chili recipe is especially good on rice, potatoes and served with tortilla chips or in burritos! Try this delicious, healthy Southwestern Bean Chili recipe today!

Yield: 8 servings

Southwestern Bean Chili

Ingredients

  • 1 - 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 1 - 15 ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 - 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 - 15 ounce can red beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 - 14.5 ounce can tomatoes, diced
  • 1 - 4 ounce can green chilies, diced (mild or medium)
  • 1 1/2 cups corn, frozen
  • 1 1/2 cups bell peppers, diced (any color)
  • 1 1/2 cups onion, diced (red, yellow, or white)
  • 1 teaspoon (or to taste) chicken broth/seasoning, instant
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients together in a crockpot and cook on high for 3 1/2 - 4 hours or low on 6 - 7 hours or until the vegetables are soft.
  2. Serve over rice or baked potatoes. This is also delicious served with tortilla chips.

Notes

You can substitute 8 ounces of chicken broth for the chicken seasoning and water.

To make this southwestern Bean Chili thinner you could add more water or substitute an 8 ounce can of tomato sauce in place of the tomato paste.

See a cooking demonstration of this Southwestern Bean Chili recipe on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

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