How to Cook Beans in Your Rice Cooker
March 2, 2009 by Kimberly · 4 Comments
Do you have a Rice Cooker?
They’re wonderful for cooking rice, aren’t they? …But is that all?
NO WAY! I like to cook lentils and small beans in the rice cooker as well as barley too.
Just make sure what you want to cook is of similar size to rice.
Find out how on my video:
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Kimberly’s “Non-Italian” Minestrone Soup
November 11, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
I enjoy Italian soups, but my mother always prefers a more rustic version with more vegetables, and less spices and flavors. So, I’ve decided to make my “Non-Italian” Minestrone Soup for us tonight! ~ Kimberly Edwards 
Type: Main – Soup
Serve With: Fresh, Crusty Italian or French Bread
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 2 1/2 hrs.
Yield: 1 large stock pot full
Ingredients:
4-5 pieces Bacon – Sliced or chunked
1/2 tbsp Olive Oil
2 cups Celery – Sliced
2 medium Onions – Well chopped
3 Green Onions – Chopped
1 cup Red Wine
4 large Carrots – Sliced
3 Parsnips – Sliced
3 Beets – Chopped
3 cloves Garlic – Whole
12 Mushrooms – I prefer Crimini
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My Grandmother’s Favorite Southwest Chili
September 27, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
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
Serve With: Freshly baked French or Italian bread, or Sweet Corn Bread
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 2 hrs, but it tastes better the day after when all the flavors have combined.
Yield: 1 large stock pot full
Ingredients:
1 lb Ground Beef
1 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil
2 cups Carrots – Sliced
2 cups Celery – Sliced
2 cups Onions – Chopped
2 cups Bell Peppers – Any color – Chopped
4 cloves Garlic – Minced
2 cans Tomato Paste
2 jars Whole Tomatoes – Or 2 large cans (28 fl oz)
2 Bay Leaves
2 tbsp Instant Coffee
20 g Dark Chocolate – Not milk chocolate, but semi-sweet or baker’s chocolate
1/3 cup Dark Brown Sugar
1/2 bottle Beer
2 shots Tequila
10 cups Beans – Cooked – I use at least 5 different kinds, but always make sure to use red kidney and pinto beans – Take your pick.
2 cobs Corn – Fresh, boiled & cut off cob
2 tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
1 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp Oregano
1/8 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp Cajun Seasoning – I prefer Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning.
1/4 tsp Chili Powder – If you like it hot, add more, but gradually.
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How to Cook Beans from Scratch
September 21, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
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
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Kimberly’s Kicked Up Texas Frito Pie
April 2, 2008 by Kimberly · 5 Comments
Yet another guilty Texas indulgence…Those Texans know how to eat…let me tell you…This is a wonderfully eclectic recipe that will certainly be a great conversation piece! Enjoy! ~ Kimberly Edwards
Type: Main
Serve With: Sour cream on the side and Margaritas…
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 min or until cheese is bubbly
Yield: Enough for 5 people
Ingredients:
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Great Green Bean Casserole
March 22, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
This recipe is reminiscent of my grandmother’s comfort food…She would make this for Easter! Yum! ~ Kimberly Edwards ;D
Type: Side
Serve With: Easter feast
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 1.25 hrs + 5 min
Nutrition Facts: * Please use organic ingredients whenever possible!
Ingredients:
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Hummus From Heaven
January 27, 2008 by Kimberly · 4 Comments
Just delicious! Great as an appetizer or hors d’oeuvres…Lovely! ~ Kimberly Edwards 
Type: Appetizer
Serve With: Grilled pita or naan
Prep Time: ~ 8 min
Yield: Serve 5-6 people as appetizer
Ingredients:
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Roasted Chickpeas (Leblebi)
January 24, 2008 by Kimberly · 4 Comments
Leblebi is a snack made from roasted chickpeas, very popular in Turkey. It is traditionally, eaten alongside of Boza as a crunchy snack (see recipe here: Kimberly’s Boza).
This snack is alleged to also increase breast size…That’s what they say ladies…
~ Kimberly Edwards
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Type: Main
Serve With: Kimberly’s Boza – http://CookingWithKimberly.com/?p=221
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: ~ 50 min – 1 hr
Yield: ~ 3 cups
Ingredients:
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Healthy, Cooked Breakfast For The New Year
Healthy and Cooked Breakfast? Really? That’s right!
Read on…
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A Healthy Cooked Breakfast?
By Karen Thorne
It may seem a contradiction but it is possible to have a healthy and delicious cooked breakfast.
First, start with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice – full of vitamin C and counts as one portion of fruit and veg.
Then a bowl of porridge made with half semi skimmed milk and half water. Top with just a teaspoon of unrefined sugar. Oats are Low GI so keep you going through the day and also contain soluble fibre which is good for the heart and for lowering cholesterol. The milk contains protein and calcium – both essential for good health.
Then the cooked bit. I suggest 2 rashers of lean grilled back bacon, a poached egg, one grilled tomato, a large grilled flat mushroom and baked beans.
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Mennonite Green Bean Soup
This is a passed down family recipe from my German side. It is so delicious, everyone craves this soup when the weather outside is frightful!
~ Kimberly Edwards
Type: Soup
Serve With: Fresh, crusty bread, sour cream and/or vinegar
Prep Time: ~ 15 min
Cook Time: ~ 1 hr
Yield: 1 large stock pot full
Ingredients:
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