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How to Cook Bacon & Cheddar Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Nov07

How to Cook Bacon & Cheddar Stuffed Mushroom Caps

This is a recipe I developed especially for my very first episode of my new cooking show, “Cooking Adventures with Kimberly” for November’s Edition of Tonka Live Magazine. What better to start off with than an unbelievable appetizer to wake up those taste buds? Bacon & cheddar is a winning combination, and this particular recipe is something you’ll look forward to after a long day out on the terrain,...

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How to Cook Mushroom, Green Bean & Cheese Frittata for Breakfast
Sep22

How to Cook Mushroom, Green Bean & Cheese Frittata for Breakfast

This morning, I wanted to cook a little something different for breakfast, as we can get really into our favorite pancakes, French toast and egg recipes. We hold on to our “favorites” or “trusty rusty” recipes that are tried and true. But don’t forget about a little bit of breakfast adventure. I made a mushroom, green bean & cheese frittata for breakfast, and it was so delicious, it was gone so...

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How to Cook Brown Rice Spaghetti with Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Bacon & Basil
Aug27

How to Cook Brown Rice Spaghetti with Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Bacon & Basil

I was looking to make a quick pasta dinner this evening and wasn’t sure what kind of sauce I’d make… …So, I figured I’d start the pasta and decide while it cooked. I picked some fresh basil from my garden, sliced up some mushrooms, quartered some cherry tomatoes and crumbled up some bacon, added a bit of olive oil and butter to the mix and topped it all off with Parmesan cheese. The pasta I chose was a...

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How to Cook Mushroom Risotto: Upscale SuperBowl Treats
Feb06

How to Cook Mushroom Risotto: Upscale SuperBowl Treats

This is Day Eight of our One Month Grocery Shopping Strike! It’s also SuperBowl today… I am making a creamy mushroom risotto to go along with the Lavender Lamb Loin Chops with Blueberry Balsamic Reduction for Superbowl today. We are going all out with our upscale treats! Traditionally speaking, Parmesan cheese is added to risotto, but none of us are crazy about it – so we are omitting it in this recipe. Type:  Rice Recipe Serve...

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How to Grow Gourmet Mushrooms at Home
Dec07

How to Grow Gourmet Mushrooms at Home

Did you know that? Yes, you can grow your very own gourmet mushrooms at home over and over again. Mushroom patches can be started by logs already prepared or with kits you purchase. I had compiled a list of products for my new friend, Lynn Ogryzlo – author of Niagara Cooks, and figured I’d share it with the rest of the world of food lovers out there that frequent my blog. I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love...

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How to Cook Mushrooms with Port Wine and Balsamic Sauce
Oct31

How to Cook Mushrooms with Port Wine and Balsamic Sauce

This is an absolute must when you eat grilled steak, that’s for sure… …But when was the last time you thought of using mushrooms as a side dish for dinner? This recipe is super quick, super easy and super tasty. Try it out for size! Type: Side Dish Recipe or Sauce Recipe Serve With: Filet Mignon or a great steak Prep Time: 7 min Cook Time: 12-15 min The ingredients & instructions are listed below the video for...

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Health Benefits of Reishi Mushrooms
Oct30

Health Benefits of Reishi Mushrooms

Reishi Mushrooms are a cherished ingredient in Asian medicine & cuisine. How Can Reishi Mushrooms Benefit You? by Keith Kearney It’s not a big secret that mushrooms have been known to be very good for you. Reishi mushrooms are one of the top three medicinal mushrooms that has been used for centuries in ancient Asian cultures. The great thing about the Reishi mushroom is the balance it gives to both your body and mind. This ancient...

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How to Make Hors d’Oeuvres: Wild Mushroom Tassies

These may very well be the tastiest morsels to pop into your mouth. They just burst with flavor! ~ Kimberly Edwards Type: Appetizer Serve With: By themselves or with an arrangement of cherry tomatoes or other hors d’oeuvres Prep Time: 12 min Cook Time: 30 min Yield: ~ 4 dozen small muffin size, ~ 1.5 dozen large muffin size Ingredients for Tassie Shells: 1 slice Bread per tassie with crusts removed – When using small...

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How to Cook Kimberly’s Favorite Creamy Mushroom Soup + Video
Oct28

How to Cook Kimberly’s Favorite Creamy Mushroom Soup + Video

Kimberly’s Favorite Creamy Mushroom Soup is a dish perfected over the years, to get the best flavors! Looking for something that tastes super indulgent, but without all those extra calories and fat? This soup is perfect to impress your taste buds and your family! There never seems to be enough leftover because you’ll be left wanting more. This delicious and creamy soup has a splash of red wine and is so indulgent, it seems...

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How to Cook with Dried Mushrooms for Recipes
Oct27

How to Cook with Dried Mushrooms for Recipes

Many mushrooms come in dried forms, and some exotic mushrooms only come in dried forms in stores. Trumpet, lobster, maitake, morrels, chanterelles, porcini, oyster, miscellaneous “field” mushrooms, and truffles all come dried. When you see dried mushrooms in their packages, you might be thinking, “Hmmm…That sounds cool, but how can I use them?” First off, dried mushrooms are great additions to creamy...

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Mushroom Week on Cooking with Kimberly!

My favorite “vegetable” (well, it’s really a fungus, but whatever…LOL) is the mushroom! It was understood as I grew up that mushrooms were tasty, yes, but they didn’t have much nutritional benefits other than a bit of fiber and lots of water. Until last year, this is what I thought. However, mushrooms are chock full of all kinds of special nutrients, vitamins and minerals that can only be found in...

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