Autumn Nostalgia Of Soupy Goodness
October 28, 2007 by Kimberly · 6 Comments
A nostalgic walk when school starts and the autumn leaves are blowing. Remember soup in a thermos?
My mother, many a day, sent me off to school with a thermos full of soup, and I couldn’t wait until lunch time to eat it!
Easy and simple recipe included.
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Autumn in a Soup Thermos
By Beth Mccain
I am one of those people who anticipate with glee the clear crisp autumn mornings. Give me gloomy gray clouds with a slight rainy mist moving over the blooms of spring and two things will immediately happen: the closet will resemble an end-of-summer department store clearance rack as the fall wardrobe takes over, and the stove top will brim with comfort food. And of all the politically incorrect comfort dishes bursting from my flour-dusted and grease-stained mid-1950’s edition Betty Crocker cookbook, my favorite fall cuisine would have to be soup.
Soup (the creamier, the better!) transports me to my grade school days, wearing my little red jumper dress, where upon twisting the plastic cap on my Partridge Family thermos I am rewarded with a whiff of mom’s Slumgullion soup. To this day I’d lay bets that the smell of that soup wafting on a stiff fall afternoon breeze brought my test scores up at least twenty percent.
Once a week mom would magically create a soup our huge pot she jokingly called “the cauldron.” and the resulting aroma that would seep into every corner and crevice of our home wasn’t of this world. Like the cartoons of the day, I could imagine my feet being lifted off the ground, nose sniffing the air, as I floated toward the simmering taste of heaven coming from the kitchen.
Mom had many names for her consommé concoctions; Italian Delight, Everything but the Kitchen Sink, or my favorite: Slumgullion Soup. And I loved every slurp, despite the outrageous names. When I grew older, and asked mom for the recipes to her incredible soups, she let me in on The Big Secret: every one of her soups was made from leftovers. They weren’t exactly recipes, she stammered, a little embarrassed at the thought. How could she not have recipes for her incredible gourmet soups?
I couldn’t fathom that these bowls of bliss which I so closely connected with my wonder years weren’t going to be passed down for future generations. I was almost incensed until I realized that while they may not have been pulled from the pages of a gourmet magazine or from hand-scrawled notes long-stored in great grandma’s recipe trunk, these soups were put together out of a combination of financial necessity and love. I know that now.
Just last night I peeked in the fridge and pawed through the cupboards pulling out the left over ground beef, some broth, an assortment of canned vegetables, and the ubiquitous jar of spaghetti sauce. I made my (mom’s, really) Minestrone Mumbo for my husband, my parents, and my daughters. It tasted just like those old school days. Mom smiled, “You got this out of great grandma’s secret recipe trunk, didn’t you?”
“Sure did Mom, just like you did.”
Minestrone Mumbo
(Serves six)
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Easy Crockpot Stews For Fall
October 20, 2007 by Kimberly · 7 Comments
Stew warms the heart and the stomach on cool, rainy, fall days.
I have many fond memories of delicious, steamy stews after a long, cold day at school.
It is so easy to make, especially if you’re using a crock-pot, and it is a one-dish dinner! Imagine coming home from a hard day’s work, and remembering that you started a crock-pot stew before you left, and it is READY to put on the table for your hungry family! Yum!
Make a stew for tomorrow’s dinner!
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3 Easy Stew Recipes for Crockpots
By Kara Kelso
Let’s have stew tonight! Here are 3 easy and very different recipes for stew you can make in your crockpot.
Recipe #1 – BARBEQUE BEEF STEW
* 2 lbs. stew meat
* 3 tbsp. oil
* 1 c. onion, sliced
* 1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
* 1 lg. clove garlic
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 1/8 tsp. pepper
* 2 c. beef stock
* 1 can (8 oz.) tomatoes
* 1 can (4 oz.) mushrooms
* 1/3 c. barbecue sauce
* 3 tbsp. cornstarch
* 1/4 c. cold water
Saute onion, pepper and garlic in oil. Add salt, pepper, beef stock, tomatoes, mushrooms and barbecue sauce. Cook in slow cooker/Crock Pot on low heat 8-10 hours. Mix cornstarch, cold water and thicken before serving. Serve over hot cooked rice.
Recipe #2 – BRUNSWICK STEW
1 Chicken, 3 lbs, cut up
2 quarts Water1 Onion, chopped
2 cups Ham; cooked, cubed
3 Potatoes, diced
2 cans Tomatoes; 16 oz, ea, cut up
10 ounces Lima beans, frozen and thawed
10 ounces Corn; whole kernel, frozen, partially thawed
2 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Seasoned salt
In a slow cooker/Crock Pot combine chicken with water, onion, ham, and potatoes. Cook covered on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or until chicken is done. Lift chicken out of pot; remove meat from bones. Return chicken meat to pot. Add tomatoes, beans, corn, salt, seasoned salt, sugar and pepper. Cover and Cook on HIGH 1 hour. Makes 8 servings.
Recipe #3 – CROCKPOT CHICKEN STEW
2 lb Chicken breasts/skinless Boneless/ cut in 1″ cubes
2 c Fat-free chicken broth
3 c Potatoes; peel, cube
1 c Onion; chop
1 c Celery; sliced
1 c Carrots; sliced thin
1 ts Paprika
1/2 ts Pepper
1/2 ts Rubbed sage
1/2 ts Dried thyme
6 oz No-salt-added tomato paste
1/4 c Cold water
3 tb Cornstarch
In a slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients; cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours. Mix water and cornstarch until smooth; stir into stew. Cook, covered, 30 minutes more or until the vegetables are tender.
About the Author: Kara Kelso is the mother of two, and owner of http://www.Idea-Queen.com. For more quick and easy recipes, visit:
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Fall is full of great and heart dishes…It is exciting for soup and stew lovers!
I hope you enjoyed today’s installment of Cooking With Kimberly! Until next time…
Eat Deliciously,
Kimberly Edwards 
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Hot Chocolate Has Romancing Power
When the weather outside is frightful, thoughts of hot chocolate spark me to hurry up and make some!
Hot chocolate gives me nostalgic memories of snuggling, romance, and beautiful snowy nights in front of a fireplace…
Even if you don’t get snow where you live, you can still create an amorous mood by serving hot chocolate to your honey-bunny!
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Hot Chocolate – Love Potion #1 in Winter
By Melanie Jensen
Chocolate… this word evokes such wonderful old memories – family holidays, mom’s chocolate cakes and chocolate chip cookies on Sundays… But it turns out that in the adult world this dessert has so much more to it! Did you know that chocolate is also known as a perfect seduction product?
A legendary Italian Mr. Lover Giovanni Casanova considered chocolate to be an indispensable part of any courting. The famous tempter always carried a silver box of chocolates that ladies simply could not resist. Besides, Casanova believed that the secret of his sexual strength laid in a ritual morning cup of hot chocolate.
This delicious drink is not difficult to prepare:
U’ll need:
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My First Fantastic Fondue Experience
October 12, 2007 by Kimberly · 2 Comments
Okay…I must say, Fondue Rocks!!! I have never had fondue before this week…Amazing, but true!
While we are in Dallas for a few weeks, we always take advantage of the rich array of amazing restaurants in the area. My husband has wanted to take me to The Melting Pot in Addison, Texas on Beltline Rd. since we were first dating in 1998, and even though we have lived here through the years, we have never actually gone…until Monday!!!
It was a swanky, stylish restaurant with a romantic feel. What fun we had dipping our little tidbits into molten cheesy deliciousness, Coq Au Vin that was out of this world, and oozing, delectable Chocolate Delight!
If ever you are in Addison, Texas (a suburb of Dallas), you have got to try The Melting Pot…You’ll be so glad you did…
…But for the rest of you, who will not be visiting us here in the Lone Star State, this is a great alternative at home…
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Fondue – Non Alcoholic
By Anthony Tripodi
Do you want to share your love of cheese fondue with your children? Or did you just find out that one of your fondue party guests doesn’t drink alcohol? Well then it’s time to learn how to make non-alcoholic fondue. Non alcoholic fondue is great for kids and other people who for whatever their reason, have an aversion to alcohol. The white wine that provides the unique flavor to fondue can be substituted with Read more
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What To Do With All Of Those Turkey Leftovers – 3 Light And Easy Recipes
October 8, 2007 by Kimberly · 2 Comments
Alright, I just know your Thanksgiving was amazing and stress-free right? Well, I hope so!
* Tip: If anything did not go smoothly, and you know how you would change things to fix if for Christmas, Easter or next year’s Thanksgiving, write it down on a piece of paper and store it with your Thanksgiving recipes, so that it will be refreshed in your mind when you attempt another Holiday feast!
Now…what the heck to do with all those gorgeous leftovers?
If you have turkey leftovers, like we usually do, after making a huge, 20 lb turkey…
Here are 3 ideas on what to do with it all!
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Three Light, Simple and Easy Meals from Turkey Leftovers
By Constance Weygandt
If you’re like me, the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas, every year, is a blur. There never seems to be enough time to prepare for the holidays. Our immune systems plummet and stress rises. During this time, I try to find shortcuts to make things less stressful, for myself. Turkey leftovers are a mandatory part of this strategy. Even if the family dinner is not at my home, I buy a turkey. During the holiday season, it is very economical and a lifesaver.
Here are three light, simple and easy ways to use your turkey leftovers:
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Happy Canadian Thanksgiving – But 2 Days Left If Celebrating Wednesday
October 8, 2007 by Kimberly · 2 Comments
For those of you, who are celebrating Thanksgiving today…
Happy Thanksgiving!
For those of you celebrating on Wednesday, 2 days left!!!
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What to Do Two Days before Thanksgiving
By Shauna Hanus
It is Tuesday [or Sunday in this case] before Thanksgiving and your home is a buzz with excitement. Now is the time for a cool head and to start the cooking. It may be hard to resist the temptation to taste all the pies and treats a bit early but you can resist. You may even be so inclined as to make a little extra for your family to sample early. This is a sly method of keeping happy forks from eating the pies two days before Thanksgiving.
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It Is 3 Days Before Thanksgiving – What Can I Do Now?
Alright…Time to get into gear! It is October 6th, and Canadian Thanksgiving is on October 10th! Yikes! What can I do now?
Here are some great tips to get you started 3 days out from Thanksgiving to ensure success and a delicious celebration, that you too can actually enjoy too as the host or hostess!
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What to Do Three Days before Thanksgiving
By Shauna Hanus
You have only three days left; it is coming down to the wire. You will begin to prepare for cooking and clean your home for your upcoming Thanksgiving celebration. These are busy days but by sticking with your Thanksgiving planning calendar you will breeze through these stressful days and have a wonderful Thanksgiving to show for it.
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4 Tips To Organize A Stress-Free And Enjoyable Thanksgiving
October 5, 2007 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Are butterflies flitting around in your stomach yet as the host or hostess of your Thanksgiving Day Celebration? Instead of throwing a great shindig for everyone else, Get organized and Enjoy Thanksgiving Yourself Too!
Your ultimate goal is to enjoy Thanksgiving day from Start to Finish. Creating a little plan for Thanksgiving before the big day can go a long way toward making this day wonderfully seamlessly and stress-free.
Here are 4 Tips for the Thanksgiving Day You will love to remember!
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A Plan for Thanksgiving – Four Organizational Tips for the Cook
By Karen Porter
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What To Do 1 Week Before Thanksgiving
October 4, 2007 by Kimberly · 5 Comments
Thanksgiving can be a very daunting task when you wait until the last minute to get everything together! Be prepared this year and get organized! Check out this helpful article to help alleviate stress on the Big Turkey Day!
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What to Do One Week before Thanksgiving
By Shauna Hanus
You only have seven days until your Thanksgiving guests arrive. Is it time to panic or time to plan? You are going to need a clean house, a scrumptious meal and a happy family. It is time to plan. Pull out your Thanksgiving planning calendars you started three weeks before Thanksgiving and get going.
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