The 'How to Cook' Blog

When I was young, and up to this day, my mother would always put out smoked oysters on special days where we ate beautiful hors d’oeuvres. I was so young that I don’t even think I really knew what they were…They were just delicious, little, smoky, brown “things”… Now, the first time I ever remember fresh, raw oysters was when I was about 7 yrs old, and my parents and  [ Read More ]

This is my go-to pasta salad in the summer-time, perfect for those hot afternoons and evenings! ~ Kimberly Edwards Type: Salad Serve With: Instead of using tuna, you may use any grilled fish or chicken breast. Prep Time: ~ 15 min Cook Time: ~ 12 min Yield: 5-6 people Ingredients: Instructions:

I am excited to see this new show, “Rescue Chef”, premiere on the Food Network in just a few days – Mar. 1st, 2008 @ 12 pm EST. Danny Boome, a prominent, young English chef, helps out American families and saves their dinners from disaster! As most reality cooking shows, it will be full of humor and excitement! He will travel all over the United States saving the meal from  [ Read More ]

Looking for some great St. Patrick’s Day Recipes, aside from just adding green food coloring to everything? LOL Check out these 4 Irish Recipes just in time for St. Patty’s Day: 1. Authentic Corned Beef & Cabbage 2. St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Pops 3. Easy Hot Whiskey Punch 4. Irish Scones *** Some Irish Recipes to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by Niall Cinneide St. Patrick’s Day is March 17th, and  [ Read More ]

Don’t feel like drinking coffee or tea today to keep going…I mean really, it’s Monday…you may need a little something to help you through the day! This will get you energized and ready to go on a Monday morning or anytime during the day! ~ Kimberly Edwards ;D Type: Beverage Prep Time: 10 min Nutrition Facts: Wow…couldn’t even begin to tell you how nutritious this is for you! Ingredients: Instructions:

My friend, Julie, inspired this recipe 2nite, as she just couldn’t live without a little bit of chocolate… ~ Kimberly Edwards Type: Cookie Serve With: Milk! Prep Time: 8 min Cook Time: 12 min Yield: ~ 2 1/2 doz cookies Ingredients: Instructions: If you would like to buy me some new and unique ingredients, or just help me supply my pantry so that I can come up with new and  [ Read More ]

Looking for a gorgeous, easy-to-make-for-your-sweetheart dish for Valentine’s Day? This is one of my favorites and is made many-a-Fish-Friday as well! Tilapia is my favorite fish to eat! The Seminole Indians breed them in the Florida Everglades region. Meaty and tasty like seafood should be! ~ Kimberly Edwards . Type: Main Serve With: Rice, baked potato, salad or your favorite vegetable Prep Time: 3 min Cook Time: ~ 10 min  [ Read More ]

Being with your honey on Valentine’s Day is amazing, especially when you get to spend it alone…I love cooking on Valentine’s Day with my sweetie… * Note: Stay away from garlic in your recipes…hint hint hint! *** Cooking Up Romance For Valentine’s Day by Stacey Moore This Valentine’s Day, millions of couples will feel the heat-a burning passion from cooking up something sensuous to share with their love. Couples can  [ Read More ]

I read this title and was unable to place what a Biodynamic Wine could be… I figured I wasn’t the only one uninformed about this and wanted to share it with you! *** What is a Biodynamic Wine? by Ben W First of all, we need to explain what a biodynamic wine. A biodynamic wine is a wine made from grapes grown biodynamically. Biodynamic Vineyards have the same as organic  [ Read More ]

Super Bowl is a major holiday in my house! Of course the main event is the Football Game, but what puts the icing on top are the fabulous snacks and appetizers we demolish!!! Check out what we love to eat on Super Bowl! 1. Grandstand Guacamole 2. Chip Dip of Champions 3. The Best Tandoori Chicken Wings 4. All-Star Bean Dip 5. Texas Tailgating Beer Can Chicken This is just  [ Read More ]

Do you love that wood-smoked, char-broiled flavor of cooking food over a real fire? Here are some fantastic tips for cooking with real woods! *** Tips For Cooking With Real Firewood By Josh Dusick I love to cook over real fire! Whether on a gas grill, charcoal grill, smoker grill, fire pit or even in my fireplace, cooking with fire is fun and creates unique and delicious aromas and flavors  [ Read More ]