The 'How to Cook' Blog

This was my grandmother’s favorite chili, and every time she decided she wanted to make it, she would call me in Texas and ask me my recipe. After too many ingredients, she would just laugh and make me promise I’d make it for her the next time I would see her! Actually, I could have called it Mom’s Favorite, My Niece’s Favorite, My Husband’s Favorite…LOL…Delicious! ~ Kimberly Edwards Type: Main  [ Read More ]

I don’t know what all the fuss about cooking beans from scratch is about! Well, it’s not rocket science as long as you follow a few simple tips… Tips: 1. Be sure to soak your beans overnight in plenty of water. 2. Don’t put anything acidic into the water! Why? It increases the cooking time…Not sure exactly why, but it’s not worth it. What’s acidic? Lemon/lime juice, hot sauce, vinegar  [ Read More ]

Corn Bread is a Southern American staple with spicy food…Therefore, it is a serious staple in our household, as we love all of that spicy food. This is a family fave as EVERYONE loves it! Enjoy! ~ Kimberly Edwards Type: Bread Serve With: Chili, Gumbo, Stews, Soup, Meatloaf Prep Time: 8 min Cook Time: 3 hrs, 30 min on Sweet Bread Cycle Yield: 1 loaf Ingredients: If you would like  [ Read More ]

If you live in Canada, you know what the A&P is…It is one of our grocery stores chains (Atlantic & Pacific, if you didn’t realize)… As you know, I am a bread baking FREAK…LOL…I make fresh bread at home in our bread machine at least 3 times per week. However, when I’m in a rush or just don’t feel like it, I will go to the grocery store and find  [ Read More ]

I just caught wind of a great idea Pizza Hut has been testing on Dallas, Texas residents this summer in anticipation of releasing it the rest of the nation. The pizza I’m speaking of is called “The Natural”. What does that mean? Well, Pizza Hut is trying to answer the call of people that are trying to eat healthier and more naturally. Okay, how does that relate to pizza then?  [ Read More ]