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Web Chef Review: Royal Command Gumbo File
Dec10

Web Chef Review: Royal Command Gumbo File

Royal Command Gumbo File is a serious find up here in my parts. Unable to find gumbo file in our supermarkets here in Niagara, we must either order it online, have friends mail us some, or hope that going over the border to NY state, you may find some. We use gumbo file in a lot of Southern recipes, especially those originating from Louisiana – those Cajun & Creole favorites. Soups like gumbos, and stuffings benefit from the...

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How to Cook Shrimp & Squid Cajun Seafood Gumbo + Video
Feb22

How to Cook Shrimp & Squid Cajun Seafood Gumbo + Video

Shrimp & Squid Cajun Seafood Gumbo is definitely a food-of-love worth the time & effort it takes to create! This unique combination of flavors out of the deep south will tantalize your taste buds & warm your heart. Cook up this stew for New Year’s, Mardi Gras, or anytime you need a fix that reminds you of the taste of Southern hospitality, the moss dancing in the breeze on giant magnolia trees, and that bayou sound....

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A National Gumbo Day Recipe: Ooh Wee!
Oct12

A National Gumbo Day Recipe: Ooh Wee!

National Gumbo Day is here and this delicious dish is well worth the time you put into making it. Yes, it’s a slow roller of a recipe, but it’s oh-so worth it! How to Cook Gumbo: Most people immediately think about seafood gumbo, but it doesn’t have to include fruit of the sea at all. You can also make sausage, chicken, and even vegetable gumbos too. Proper gumbo needs a great roux, basic to Creole or Cajun cooking....

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October is National Seafood Month: Celebrate with Gumbo
Oct01

October is National Seafood Month: Celebrate with Gumbo

October is National Seafood Month, and it’s going to be oh-so tasty! The delights of the sea have been a treat to mankind for many centuries… Recipes too innumerable to record exist for the preparation of seafood. One of our family favorites is Seafood Gumbo, and there are dozens of ways to make it. How to Cook Seafood Gumbo: Full of tasty seafood, a deep, rich broth with flavorful veggies of the trinity, plus carrots....

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How to Make Kimberly’s Louisiana Seafood Gumbo
Jan02

How to Make Kimberly’s Louisiana Seafood Gumbo

As much as I love gumbo, it seems I typically only make it once or twice a year. The main gumbo I create is my special Louisiana-Style New Year’s Seafood Gumbo served with dirty rice. * Note: If you’re looking for a quick fix to making a gumbo, this is NOT it. This is definitely one of those dishes that’s a labor of love, if you want to do it correctly and make it the most delicious gumbo that’s worthy of a...

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Blackened Bourbon Braised Pork Tenderloin & Vegetables + Video
Feb17

Blackened Bourbon Braised Pork Tenderloin & Vegetables + Video

If you’re looking for a flavorful, quick & impressive meal, Blackened Bourbon Braised Pork Tenderloin & Vegetables should be on the menu! Perfect for Mardi Gras, tailgating, entertaining guests, or just a weeknight meal, the combination of blackened spices is sure to please! Choose the celebratory colors of Fat Tuesday – gold, green & purple – or pick your favorite veggies to accompany this pork...

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How to Make Louisiana Blackening Spice Rub + Video
Feb02

How to Make Louisiana Blackening Spice Rub + Video

Louisiana Blackening Spice Rub: Type: Condiment Recipe Prep Time: 5 minutes Yield: ~ 1/3 cup spice rub The ingredients & instructions are listed below the video for measurements & directions. Please enjoy this webisode of Cooking with Kimberly: Ingredients: 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp paprika 1 tbsp dried ground thyme 1 tsp dried ground oregano 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika – I use La Chinata Sweet Smoked...

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Gluten Free Tiger Nut Bread & Date Stuffing + Video
Oct09

Gluten Free Tiger Nut Bread & Date Stuffing + Video

Gluten Free Tiger Nut Bread & Date Stuffing: Type: Stuffing Recipe Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: about 30 minutes by itself (not stuffed in a bird or roast) The ingredients & instructions are listed below the video for measurements & directions. Please enjoy this webisode of Cooking with Kimberly: In this recipe, we are using our Basic Gluten Free Tiger Nuts Bread Loaf. Cooking Show: How to Bake Basic Gluten Free Tiger...

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February Food Holidays & Events
Feb01

February Food Holidays & Events

Here are February Food Holidays & Events. Most of these holidays are based out of the USA, with others sprinkled in here & there. Find other months on The Year in Food Holidays & Events page. Month Holidays: Berry Fresh Month: Tiger Nut & Berry Smoothies Browse Berry shows, Berry recipes How to Prepare & Eat Goldenberries – aka Peruvian Ground Cherries Blackberry Parfaits with Napa Valley Blackberry Ginger...

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How to Cook Napa Valley Bordeaux Cherry Balsamic Chicken Livers + Video
Dec26

How to Cook Napa Valley Bordeaux Cherry Balsamic Chicken Livers + Video

As an appetizer or main entrée, Napa Valley Bordeaux Cherry Balsamic Chicken Livers are a perfect idea. Chicken liver is high in iron and ever so delicious when paired with tasty, syrupy & thick, sweet flavors of Bordeaux cherry & balsamic. Cherry combined with the ferric taste of the liver is exciting & satisfying to your palate. Napa Valley Bordeaux Cherry Balsamic Chicken Livers: With this recipe, I’m using Napa...

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How to Cook Haskapa Rice Stuffing for Poultry + Video
Nov20

How to Cook Haskapa Rice Stuffing for Poultry + Video

This recipe for How to Cook Haskapa Rice Stuffing for Poultry will surprise & delight you this Holiday season. Though I usually use one of my favorite bread stuffings when I cook poultry, I created this delicious rice stuffing with haskap recipe for turkey, chicken, duck or goose dressing, and I believe you will enjoy it too. A small amount of bread goes into this stuffing, but rice is the main ingredient, dotted with savory...

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How to Cook Haskap Apple Bread Stuffing + Video
Nov18

How to Cook Haskap Apple Bread Stuffing + Video

I am so pleased to share this recipe for How to Cook Haskap Apple Bread Stuffing with you! Pâté This stuffing has the delicious spices that we love, as well as apple and haskap berries, and then it’s stuffed into your bird of choice – ours being a turkey in this recipe. For Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other time, this stuffing will be a beautiful addition to your feast. The result is a flavor combination that makes a...

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How to Roast Haskap Glazed Holiday Turkey + Video
Nov17

How to Roast Haskap Glazed Holiday Turkey + Video

For an unusual Holiday turkey experience, I am pleased to share with you How to Roast Haskap Glazed Holiday Turkey! Not only a conversation piece, but a gorgeous, crimson-colored, glazed turkey that’s juicy & tender with deliciously infused, crispy skin that’s full of haskap flavor. Roasted Haskap Glazed Holiday Turkey: This recipe makes use of Haskapa products: Haskapa Haskap Jam Haskapa Haskap Juice For this recipe,...

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