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As many of you know, I’m not a person that eats sweets often…I’m more of a pasta and potato-craver myself…LOL However, if there’s something sweet around that’s worth those calories, I’m happy to enjoy it! Just is the case with the Central Market Organics Chocolate Truffles imported from France. They are actually USDA organic, but that’s not what makes them awesome… I don’t understand why truffles are typically only seen  [ Read More ]

Yes, you read it correctly… That’s really the name of this “Remarkably full bodied” wine from Thierry & Guy. Here’s the story from the back of the bottle: “Good friends, Thierry (renowned French winemaker) & Guy (British wine industry rebel) created FAT bastard almost by accident. It started out as an experiment Thierry had been doing in the back of his cellar, leaving a barrel “on the lees” (yeast cells).  [ Read More ]

Be Prepared for Leftover Turkey ahead of time!!! Need to eat a “little bit healthy” during and between the holidays? This is one delicious, Tex-Mex soup that will have you feeling warm all over! This recipe may use a bunch of ingredients and takes two hours, but it is sooooo worth it…believe me! My husband is a track & field decathlete, and always needs low-cal, low-fat alternatives for meals. Now,  [ Read More ]

From My Family to Yours, Have a Very Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you have a Delicious Day! *** I hope you enjoyed this Thanksgiving Recipe post on Cooking With Kimberly! Until next time… Eat Deliciously, Kimberly Edwards P.S. Be sure to Subscribe to this Blog! Technorati Tags: Thanksgiving recipes, Thanksgiving, American Thanksgiving, Holiday recipes If you would like to buy me some new and unique ingredients, or just help me supply  [ Read More ]

This an oldie, but a goody…Don’t knock it, if you’ve never tried it. With this recipe, you are accomplishing that sweet & salty taste that everyone craves. Awesome for the Holidays & great for those on a budget too! ~ Kimberly Edwards Type: Dessert Serve With: Homemade Whipped Cream Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 30 min Yield: 9″ pie Ingredients:

Looking for a great alternative to a shortening-enriched, pastry crust? Here’s your answer! Great for fruit pies and tarts, meringues and the like! ~ Kimberly Edwards Type: Dessert Serve With: Fruit fillings, meringues, chocolate and the like! Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 3-4 min or until golden Yield: 9′ pie crust Ingredients: If you would like to buy me some new and unique ingredients, or just help me supply  [ Read More ]

We call it Millionaire Pie because it’s sooo Rich! It is one of the most delicious things you’ve ever tasted in your life! Believe me! There’s NEVER any left, so you may want to make 2 of them and hide 1! LOL ~ Kimberly Edwards Type: Dessert Serve With: An amazing Holiday Feast Prep Time: 17 min Cook Time: 4-5 min (if making your own Graham Cracker Pie Crust) Yield:  [ Read More ]

So simple and such a nice change from pastry sometimes! I just love how easy it is to create and how delicious it is with so many pies! ~ Kimberly Edwards Type: Dessert Serve With: lemon meringue pie filling, millionaire pie filling, fruit pie fillings Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 4-5 min Yield: 1 pie crust Ingredients: If you would like to buy me some new and unique ingredients,  [ Read More ]

This is sweet, savory and satisfying…A down-home, Southern classic side dish, especially for the Holidays! Too tasty not to try! ~ Kimberly Edwards Type: Side Dish Serve With: With a Holiday Feast or for a great everyday side dish Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: ~ 45 min Yield: 9 x 13′ casserole dish – About 6-8 servings Ingredients:

Easy and tasty, this bread is sure to please. You can make it more sweet and bake it on the Sweet Bread cycle, or omit the molasses and honey and bake on a Normal Bread cycle. Delicious either way! ~ Kimberly Edwards Type: Bread Serve With: Softened butter or with a Holiday feast Prep Time: 7 min Cook Time: 2 hr, 30 min Yield: 1 loaf Ingredients: If you would  [ Read More ]

This is a delicious addition to your Fall cookery…Delicious around the Holidays or just because! It’ll make your mouth water! ~ Kimberly Edwards Type: Bread Serve With: Softened butter Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 1 hr for a large loaf, 25 min for large muffins Yield: 1 large loaf or 12 large muffins Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups Mashed Sweet Potatoes – You may roast them for more natural sweetness,  [ Read More ]

Since I married a Texan man, I’ve had to learn how to make this fabulous Sweet Potato Pie with my Canadian twist! A perfect union! ~ Kimberly Edwards Type: Dessert Serve With: Our Homemade Whipped Cream Prep Time: 17 min Cook Time: 1 hr 30 min altogether…Unless you boil sweet potatoes (20-25 min, instead of 40-45 min roasted) Yield: 1 large sweet potato pie Ingredients: If you would like to  [ Read More ]

These posts have been a hit, so I thought I’d compile a quick, concise, at-a-glance post of Thanksgiving Side Dishes for your easy perusal! * Be sure to check out: The Desserts of Thanksgiving at a Glance The Meat & Potatoes of Thanksgiving Side Dishes: Mom’s Pink Jellied Holiday Salad Kimberly’s Whipped Sweet Potatoes Great Green Bean Casserole Turner Family Poultry Stuffing Traditional Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce If you would  [ Read More ]

This is a quick list of recipes for Thanksgiving Desserts at a quick glance, especially for Cooking With Kimberly readers! If you’re looking for the traditional stuff, it’s here…And, if you’re looking for something a bit different, you’ll find it in this list too! (More recipes are to come before this Thanksgiving…Keep Your Eyes Open on this Blog!) Desserts: Perfect Pumpkin Pie Filling Mom’s Classic Pie Crust Our Homemade Whipped  [ Read More ]

If you’re looking for a quick look at the “Meat & Potatoes” recipes, literally, of Thanksgiving… Here they are, at a quick glance, from Cooking With Kimberly: . Meat Recipes: Holiday Ham from Heaven Traditional Prime Rib 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 inventive recipes for you, Click  [ Read More ]

“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…Jack Frost nipping at your nose…” What’s more “Christmasy” than roasting chestnuts? Here’s how to do it at home…It’s super easy! ~ Kimberly Edwards Type: Snack Serve With: Sea salt Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 20 min Yield: As many as you’d like! Ingredients: If you would like to buy me some new and unique ingredients, or just help me supply my pantry so  [ Read More ]

Fabulous all by themselves, or adding them to Brussel sprouts or cabbage dishes, boiled chestnuts ring in the Season. They are also a frequently used ingredient in stuffings. ~ Kimberly Edwards Type: Snack Serve With: Sea salt, or put into Brussel sprout and cabbage dishes, or stuffings. Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 1 hr Yield: As many as you’d like! Ingredients: Instructions: If you would like to buy me  [ Read More ]

I don’t usually snack much, but when the Holidays roll around, Aunt Mary’s Chex Mix is legendary! I always break my snack rules and splurge on these great tidbits! Love that! ~ Kimberly Edwards Type: Snacks Serve With: Love Prep Time: 7 min Cook Time: 1 hr, 5 min Yield: 12 cups of Chex mix Ingredients:

There is nothing tastier than homemade whipped cream. If you’ve never tried it, and are still eating Cool-Whip, YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU’RE MISSING! Try it…It’s easy and so worth it! ~ Kimberly Edwards Type: Dessert Serve With: Pies, tarts, cakes, specialty drinks and other desserts Prep Time: 5-7 min Yield: 2 cups worth of cream Ingredients: If you would like to buy me some new and unique ingredients,  [ Read More ]

This is always a favorite at a Holiday feast. Whether it’s served as a sweet side dish with dinner or as a part of dessert, it is ALWAYS sure to please! Mom’s rock! ~ Kimberly Edwards Type: Dessert Serve With: As a side dish with your Holiday feast, or as a dessert Prep Time: ~ 4 hrs – Mostly wait time until Jello cools and sets Yield: 1 Jello mold  [ Read More ]