The 'How to Cook' Blog

I had no idea what I would make tonight for dinner for my family, except I wanted something warm like soup on this cold, rainy night. I looked in the fridge and saw we happened to have a lot of green vegetables…This is my tasty creation everyone loved; there’s almost none left. Very healthy and warms your soul. Enjoy! Type: Soup Recipe Serve With: Fresh, crusty bread Prep Time: 15  [ Read More ]

Stuck in a pinch for a creamy dessert sauce or fruit dip? No worries – if you have these 5 ingredients most people have in their fridge and pantry, you’re golden! So delicious and it only takes 3 minutes to make, you’ll look like a hero whipping this up in your kitchen. Type: Dessert Sauce Serve With: Desserts, ice cream, pancakes, fruit Prep Time: 3 minutes Yield: approximately 2 cups  [ Read More ]

Everyone in the house had 2 huge bowls of this soup tonight. It tastes decadent, but without all those extra decadent calories of typical creamy soups. The creaminess of this soup comes from tofu and the cheese instead of cream, and this power-packs it with protein since it’s a meatless soup. Try it – it’s superb! Type: Soup Recipe Serve With: Fresh, crusty bread Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time:  [ Read More ]

We have lived a lot of the past 10 years in the Southern United States…and bread pudding is a staple dessert down South. This is a twist on a classic favorite with a tropical island splash! Enjoy… Type: Bread Recipe Serve With: Ice Cream or Coconut Cream Sauce Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr Yield: 10 servings Ingredients: 1/2 loaf of Kimberly’s Tropical Fruit Bread for the Bread  [ Read More ]

We have been craving tropical recipes for the past few months during the end of summer. Even our bread machine wasn’t safe!!! This is a great bread for breakfast or as a snack. Try it out… Type: Bread Serve With: Softened butter Prep Time: 7 min Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 min Yield: 1 loaf Ingredients: 3 cups Whole Bean Flour – this is gluten free 1/2 cup Bread Flour  [ Read More ]

Tonight, I seem to have had a menagerie of bags of flour with a little bit of each left in them. I had 2 cups of sourdough flour, 1.5 cups of 7-grain flour and 1/2 cup of white bread flour. Here’s the interesting recipe I came up with and it was soooo delicious! I love my bread machine! Type: Bread Serve With: Softened butter Prep Time: 7 min Cook Time:  [ Read More ]

This is a great sauce for desserts, over ice cream, pancakes or over fruit. I used this sauce to dunk Gingered Coconut Banana Eggless Pancakes in this morning. Mmmmm… Type: Dessert Sauce Serve With: Desserts, ice cream, pancakes, fruit Prep Time: 3 minutes Yield: approximately 2 cups Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups Plain Balkan Style Yogurt 3/4 cup Coconut If you would like to buy me some new and unique ingredients,  [ Read More ]

This morning, I wanted to make pancakes for my family. However, we had no eggs left and I didn’t want to make the trip to the store. So, I decided to experiment and go vegan and I’m so very glad I did. The result was probably the most delicious pancakes I have ever had – and I don’t like eating regular pancakes, I’m a crepe lover! They were filling, fluffy  [ Read More ]

Okay…So, I thought we would try a new place to get Chai Lattés in Niagara Falls today. It was suggested to us by a family member who had seen this place. It’s called Neighbour’s Café @ 7307 Oakwood Dr.  @ McLeod Rd. in Niagara Falls, Ontario. I honestly hate giving bad reviews, but I want to save you the trouble, money and time if you’re looking for a great place  [ Read More ]

Tonight, I needed something really tasty and different for dinner – I was bored… So, instead of the typical lemon, butter, dill combination on fish, I switched it up a bit. Caribbean flavors can spice up your tastebuds and your dinner table! Try out this fabulous Caribbean Style Rainbow Trout! You’ll be so glad you did! Type: Fish Recipe Serve With: Rice & peas, or vegetables and lime slices Prep  [ Read More ]

I haven’t updated the blog in a while – mostly because I’ve been concentrating on the “Living Pink Through Fashion” Show & Calendar Launch for Breast Cancer. Check out this worthy cause and exciting event here: * http://LivingPink.info  or on Facebook… * http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=115128721837945&ref=ts What else is new in the world of cooking in Niagara Falls? Well, the M Cafe & Lounge on Lundy’s Lane is officially switching over to Mai  [ Read More ]