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How to Cook Kimberly’s “Non-Italian” Minestrone Soup
Nov11

How to Cook Kimberly’s “Non-Italian” Minestrone Soup

Posted By on Nov 11, 2008 in Beans, Carrots, Celery, Ethnic Foods, Featured, Healthy, Italian Food Recipes, Main Dishes, Onions, Potatoes, Soups, Stews & Chilis, Spinach, Squash, Tomato | 0 comments

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...

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How to Cook My Grandmother’s Favorite Southwest Chili

Posted By on Sep 27, 2008 in American Food Recipes, Beans, Beef, Chili Recipes, Ethnic Foods, Fruit & Vegetables, Main Dishes, Soups, Stews & Chilis, Southern Food Recipes, Sports Tailgating, Tex Mex Recipes, Tomato | 0 comments

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:...

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Healthy, Cooked Breakfast For The New Year

Posted By on Jan 1, 2008 in Beans, Breakfast, Cooking Tips & Tricks, Fruit & Vegetables, Healthy, Tomato | 0 comments

Healthy and Cooked Breakfast? Really? That’s right! Read on… *** 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...

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How to Cook Lamb with Chestnut & Tomato Relish

Posted By on Dec 15, 2007 in Christmas, Cooking Tips & Tricks, Entertaining Guests, Fruit & Vegetables, Holidays & Events, Lamb, Main Dishes, Tomato | 0 comments

My mother and husband are huge fans of Lamb…So, I have to include this wonderful Christmas recipe! Not much sounds Christmas-cheerier than chestnut relish! Enjoy! *** Christmas Recipes: Main Dishes. No.10 of 12 – Lamb with Chestnut and Tomato Relish By Paul Curran Christmas recipe serves: 6 Calories per serving: 450 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes * Not suitable for freezing Christmas recipe...

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How to Cook End-of-Summer Pasta Primavera with Shrimp
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How to Cook End-of-Summer Pasta Primavera with Shrimp

Posted By on Sep 6, 2007 in Ethnic Foods, Fruit & Vegetables, How To Cook, Italian Food Recipes, Main Dishes, Organic, Pasta Recipes, Sauces, Seafood, Shrimp, Tomato, Vegetarian | 1 comment

I was in the mood for a “gorgeous” dinner tonight, and looked in our garden. It’s the end of summer and our garden has been better days, but we still have some stragglers: eggplant, tomato, green bean, green and red peppers, and great herbs. Voila! Instant dinner…Check it out, and enjoy the end of your summer! ~ Kimberly Edwards 😀 Type: Pasta Recipe Serve With: Your favorite wine! Prep Time: 5-10 min Cook Time:...

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Veggie Chili Challenge

Posted By on Aug 20, 2007 in Tomato, Vegan, Vegetarian, Yam | 0 comments

When you don’t have a lot in your pantry, except some cans of veggies, a bag of beans, and herbs and spices, anyone would tell you to go shopping…But…The creative cook will always make something out of “nothing”. I was asked by an acquaintance, if I only have in my pantry: 1 can of organic stewed tomatoes 1 yam 1 can of chickpeas 1 bag of split mung beans 1/2 an onion some celery brown rice olive oil...

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How to Cook Fried Green Tomatoes – The Breakfast Series

Posted By on Aug 5, 2007 in Cooking Tips & Tricks, Fruit & Vegetables, Great Cooking Products, Side Dishes, Soul Food Recipes, Southern Food Recipes, Tomato, Vegetarian | 0 comments

If you’re not from the South of the United States, then you may very well have never eaten Fried Green Tomatoes… Boy, oh boy, are you missing out! I love making and Eating these little gems! This is true Southern Soul Food. Okay, to clear up the possible misconception, green tomatoes are not a type of tomato, but it is a green tomato meaning not ripe. I know it may feel weird to pick your tomatoes before they turn a...

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