How to Cook Vegemite and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
If you have never had Vegemite before, then you haven’t experienced the potential of it’s deliciousness! LOL It is certainly an acquired taste. When I lived in Australia, the friends I lived with ALWAYS ate Vegemite, which is a Kraft product. In fact, Vegemite is an Australian staple, much like peanut butter and jam is in North America. This is what people eat for breakfast there in their favorite way on toast with butter...
Cooking with Kimberly’s Biggest Little Fans from New Zealand
Back when I was 18 years old, I lived in and traveled around in Australia. When I made a trip to a place in northern Western Australia, called Monkey Mia, I ventured out with a friend of mine that I had made there, Lisa MacKinnon. We had the most marvelous time, and in fact, we had some SERIOUS foodie adventures while we were in Shark Bay and the surrounding area. (Remember, Lisa? LOL) Lisa and I have kept in contact over all these...
How to Dice an Onion Properly
I have been getting a lot of comments and questions about chopping Onions… …How much people hate doing so because they smell bad, it’s difficult, the onions make their eyes water, and so on. Onions are your friend! Not only are they very healthy for you. You can even Get Rid of Your Cold with Onion! They are the basis to MOST ethnic cuisines around the world, and the basic building block for flavor in many dishes....
How to Bake Russian Mennonite Meat Pirozhki
It is my pleasure to present to you today my very 1st special guest on my show, my mother – Ingrid Turner from IngridTurnerToday.com to show you how to bake a coveted family recipe that’s been passed down many generations to make it to your screen today, and hopefully, into your home & heart. This is a Russian or German Mennonite recipe called Pirozhki. Now, today, we will be filling it with the most traditional...
How to Cook Green Split Pea Soup
Although we’re certainly looking at some warmer, Spring-time weather, it’s quite gloomy and cool today. It’s the perfect time to make a great soup, in my personal opinion, and a bag of green split peas is what sparked me today to create one of my traditional favorites, Green Split Pea Soup. Experiment with different meats and liquids (water, teas, broths) you’d like to add, if you so choose. You’ll enjoy...
How to Brew Black Looseleaf Tea
This morning, I want to show you exactly how to brew black loose leaf teas in a cup or teapot. In the video below, I used a black looseleaf tea that’s Cranberry flavored, with actual dried cranberries mixed in. This tea is from Lauriam Tea House in Bowmanville, Ontario, and was lovingly given to me by one of my sisters, as she knows I really love tea. Also, today I’m using a lemon zest flavored finishing sugar I showed you...
How to Bake Rye and Cola Bread for the Bread Machine
I’ve been looking at this bag of bulk dark rye flour in my pantry for a few weeks and today, it vexed me that I hadn’t made rye bread yet with it. In fact, I haven’t made rye bread in a while, probably because a combination is what I was looking for, but nothing sparked my interest in my head, until I saw a bottle of flat cola in my refrigerator. Rye & Coke/Cola Bread in the Bread Machine sounded like an awesome...
How to Make Flavored Finishing Sugars
Most of the time, sugar is, well, just sugar…Right? True…However, there are times when flavoring sugar for desserts, drinks, fruits, etc. can be simply amazing and truly perfect! A little something different…that “je ne sais quoi”! Typically speaking, you don’t use a lot when you’re talking about finishing or flavored sugars. They are simply to enhance flavor and give a marvelous twist. So,...
How to Make Breadcrumbs at Home
Bread crumbs…something you’ll need to cook in your kitchen at some point… …what a pain in the booty to have to run to the store and buy a container of bread crumbs. Especially when you can easily make them in your own kitchen from scratch in less time than running to the store and back to buy them. You may use whatever type of bread you prefer or whatever you may have at home. Savory & sweet breads can work...
How to Bake Rhubarb Poppyseed Yogurt Muffins
I was wandering around my backyard today and noticed our rhubarb plant growing out of control. So, I chopped down a heap of it and need to create some rhubarb recipes for you. Since it`s a weekend, I`m going to create a treat – Rhubarb Poppyseed Yogurt Muffins from Scratch with his fresh rhubarb. If you`re not into muffins, do try my Rhubarb Moos Recipe! It`s a classic family favorite. * Note: I had an issue with the recording...
How to Make Lemon Poppyseed Garlic Chicken Salad
There are times when you’re just looking for a quick snack or meal without having to get in the kitchen to cook, especially when it becomes nice and warm outside. This is a recipe you can complete in 10 minutes without having to cook. I really enjoy making chicken salads and tuna salads with different, interesting ingredients that make them sing on your palate. Here’s a Lemon Poppyseed Garlic Chicken Salad recipe that...
How to Make Ginger Lemon Iced Tea from Scratch + Video
As you may already know from following me here @ CookingWithKimberly.com, I love tea…I am a tea connoisseur of sorts. LOL When it starts becoming warm outside, I start craving iced tea…The same goodness of my favorite tea, PG Tips, but cold with amazing flavors! Now, here is my most basic, but so amazing all on it’s own, Southern-Style Sweet Brewed Iced Tea Recipe, if you want to start off slowly with the flavors....
How to Cook Mediterranean Hot Water Cornbread + Video
This morning, I thought I’d create a twist on an old favorite breakfast treat, Hot Water Cornbread… …Instead of the basic recipe for Southern Hot Water Cornbread, I decided to make it Mediterranean Style by adding feta cheese, onions, red peppers and parsley to the dough, and topping it with tzaziki sauce. This turned my “typical breakfast” creation into a brunch-style meal option that’s hearty and...
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