The 'How to Cook' Blog

I would venture to say that most people love baked potatoes, especially with a bit of a BBQ taste. Am I right? I thought so…So, here’s a way to make them without having to slave in your kitchen with a hot stove for at least an hour. You can literally have baked potatoes, even with that BBQ flavor, done in 15 minutes. Here’s how… Type: Side Dish Recipe Serve With:  [ Read More ]

It’s summer time in North America, and that means we are barbecuing out butts off! Well, at least I am, every chance I get. In fact, I feel guilty when I don’t get out there and grill knowing the Canadian winter is so long. Everyone’s favorite has to be the perfect steak. I’ll bet you can smell that steak on the grill when your neighbors are using their BBQs, don’t  [ Read More ]

If you have never had arepas before, you totally don’t know what you’re missing. They are a South American recipe often made in Venezuela, Columbia, Mexico, etc. and they are most similar to “hot water cornbread” in the Southern United States, except made with pre-cooked cornmeal, which turns out to be a bit more soft and smooth, instead of a bit more gritty with normal cornmeal. They are so delicious  [ Read More ]

Making dinner and forgot to make a side dish? Looking for a quick and easy side dish that’s impressive too? Need something that’s cost effective? Try making savory corn cakes pancakes. You almost always have all of the basic ingredients you’ll need, and can dress it up with whatever you like or whatever you have on hand to make something that’s unique and will go with your meal. Cornmeal, sweet  [ Read More ]

(COOKING WITH KIMBERLY NEWS) – Season 2 of “The Great Food Truck Race” will return to Food Network, hosted by Tyler Florence on August 14th at 10:00 pm ET. This season promises more teams, more cities, more grueling challenges and more prize money. The series will feature eight of the top food trucks in the country, who will be battling for a $100,000 grand prize, which is double the cash  [ Read More ]

I’m always looking for new and interesting ways to use those over-ripe bananas in the kitchen. My first thought always leans towards banana bread, but that can get boring, right? WRONG! Try experimenting with delicious flavors that will kick your mouth into gear with your new recipe! Try making peanut butter banana bread, chocolate banana bread, or a tropical twist banana bread like I’ve done here. Now, I’ve made Tropical  [ Read More ]

USA (COOKING WITH KIMBERLY NEWS) – When was the last time you had great fried chicken? It seems that it’s getting hard to find, unless you make your own from scratch at home on this National Fried Chicken Day! Now, if you’re counting calories, then you can do the “shake & bake” thing with your chicken to achieve a crispy crust. However, there is just nothing like the fried, crispy  [ Read More ]

Would you like to win $1000? (Who wouldn’t? LOL) If you have a serious recipe for something delicious made with pecans, you may want to consider entering your original recipe into the Bass Pecan Company Recipe Contest. If you are unable to access that page, for some strange reason, you may also submit your recipe via email to customerservice@basspecan.com You have a chance to win $1000, if you win and  [ Read More ]

USA (COOKING WITH KIMBERLY NEWS) – Turnovers are tasty, little pockets of goodness. Not only can you have sweet turnovers of pastry filled with fruit and the like, but savory ones can be made as well, for snacks or small meals. However, we aren’t just talking about ANY turnover today, it’s National Apple Turnover Day in the USA! Typically made with puff pastry, an apple turnover has chunks of gorgeous  [ Read More ]

I often get bored of using the same old bread crumbs. So, I simply don’t! I will often use different kinds of bread, toast it and pulverize it into crumbs. Try using rye bread, wheat breads, different grain breads. I also love using different kinds of chips and crackers for an exciting new crust on meats and special vegetables such as for Eggplant Parmesan. Try using potato chips, tortilla chips,  [ Read More ]

What’s better than going to a Mexican restaurant and getting fresh, hot tortilla chips with homemade salsa? It’s amazing, right? Well, what if you could make hot tortilla chips at home and make them healthier by baking them in stead of frying? You could even season them the way you like. Look like a real star at your dinner party or backyard barbeque. It is a possibility and something that  [ Read More ]