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Pumpkin Pie Spice

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Make your own Pumpkin Pie Spice at home in just a few minutes! This easy blend is perfect for baking, oatmeal, smoothies, pancakes, muffins, and more. You only need a few basic spices, and the flavor is so much fresher than store-bought.

In this cooking video, I’ll show you how to measure, mix, and store your homemade spice blend so it’s ready anytime you want a warm, cozy boost of flavor. It’s simple, quick, and a great way to add delicious spice to your favorite recipes.

If you enjoy simple, healthy recipes made with easy-to-find ingredients, you’ll find more on my YouTube channel, Cooking Lessons for Dad. Happy cooking!

Pumpkin Pie Spice

Pumpkin Pie Spice

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1½ teaspoons ground allspice
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cloves

Instructions

    1. In a small bowl, whisk together all the spices until well combined.

    2. Transfer to an airtight container or small spice jar.

    3. Store in a cool, dark place.

Notes

Adjust the spice ratios to your taste — add more cinnamon for warmth or more ginger for bite. For a stronger flavor, use 1 1/2 teaspoons of this blend for every teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice called for in recipes (or as desired).

© Karen Breyer

Easy Southwestern Soup

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In this video Karen Breyer and her dad will show you step-by-step how to make Easy Southwestern Soup in a crockpot or slow cooker. This recipe is so easy! Just add the black beans, vegetables, and spices to your crockpot or slow cooker and let it cook while you do something else. It is a hearty, healthy, delicious vegan meal which is perfect for lunch or dinner. This Easy Southwestern Soup is a very healthy recipe with plenty of vegetables and the black beans are a great source of protein.

If you are looking for new vegetarian or vegan crockpot or slow cooker recipes you will love how easy and delicious this recipe is!
Do you want more easy, healthy crockpot or slow cooker recipes? You will want to add this Easy Southwestern Soup recipe to your collection. I am always looking for healthy lunch and dinner ideas and I think this delicious soup recipe is a winner! Try this delicious Easy Southwestern Soup today!

 

Yield: 8 servings

Easy Southwestern Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 - 15 ounce can Tomatoes, diced
  • 1 - 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 10 ounces corn, frozen
  • 1 - 4 ounce can green chilies, chopped
  • 2 - 3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 6 teaspoons vegetable broth/seasoning, instant
  • 6 cups water
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (or as desired)

Instructions

  1. : Combine all ingredients together in a crockpot.
  2. : Cover and cook on high for about 2 - 2 1/2 hours or low for 4 - 5 hours.
  3. : Top with chopped cilantro if desired and serve.

Notes

You can use 6 cups of liquid vegetable broth in place of the instant vegetable seasoning and water.

Top soup with diced cilantro as desired.

© Karen Breyer

 

Dad’s Favorite Beef Stew

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Learn to cook Dad’s Favorite Beef Stew! In this cooking video Karen Breyer and her dad will show you step-by-step how to cook this delicious, healthy beef stew. This recipe is an easy beef stew for the crockpot or slow cooker. If you are looking for new, delicious, easy crockpot or slow cooker recipes I think you will love this one! This is a hearty, healthy beef stew with plenty of vegetables. I think it will be one of your favorite crockpot or slow cooker recipes! Watch this video and try my Dad’s Favorite Beef Stew recipe today!

Yield: 6 - 8 servings

Dad's Favorite Beef Stew

Ingredients

  • 1 - 2 cups carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup green pepper, diced
  • 2 - 3 cups potatoes, diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary, dried
  • 1 teaspoon salt, Kosher
  • Black pepper, ground (to taste)
  • 5 teaspoons beef broth/seasoning, dry
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 - 2 pounds boneless beef chunks for stew

Instructions

  1. Dice the carrots, celery, green pepper, potato and onions.
  2. Add all the ingredients in a crockpot (or slow cooker) and stir together.
  3. Turn the crockpot on high and cook about 4 hours (or low for 8 - 10 hours) or until the beef and vegetables are cooked to your desired tenderness. If desired, adjust the seasonings.

Notes

You can experiment with different types of potatoes and onions in this stew. I often use red potatoes and yellow onions. My dad likes to use red onions.

You can vary the amount of vegetables, beef, and spices to how you like it.

You could leave out the beef and add cooked beans or a vegetarian meat substitute for a delicious vegetable stew.

If you use fresh rosemary instead of dried, use 1 tablespoon instead of 1 teaspoon. In general, 1 teaspoon of dried herbs are equal to 1 teaspoon fresh herbs.

You can use a different type of salt if you would like.

Choose a good quality beef broth/seasoning. Check the ingredients to make sure the ingredients are as natural as possible (no MSG!).

You can substitute 5 cups of liquid beef or vegetable broth in place of the dried seasoning and water.

This beef stew is delicious served with a crusty bread and a salad.

© Karen Breyer

 

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