The 'How to Cook' Blog

We are on an adventure today on April’s “Cooking Adventures with Kimberly“ for Tonka Live Magazine. I am venturing out into the patchy Winter/Spring weather here…super cold & wet, but we’re going to BBQ on the grill! We are beasts!!! So, we are going to get that smokey, charred flavor from the grill on some chicken & veggies with some amazing flavor to boot! Not only that, we are using  [ Read More ]

You Got Boosh? Want Boosh? Where’s the Boosh? According to AuntCarlasBoosh.com, “Boosh” is a spicy/rice/meat/onion dish of “Portuguese Origin”. Sounds yummy to me! If you have had the opportunity to try out Aunt Carla’s Boosh, do let us know how you loved it! Even mom’s been thinking about the Boosh! Very soon, the Boosh will be in the building! Stay tuned… *** I hope you enjoy this Food Fun on  [ Read More ]

Looking for a new way to cook plain, boring fish? Well, here’s a bright new way to spruce up your mid-week repertoire and infuse some flavor into your life! Type: Sandwich Recipe Serve With: French fries or another great side. Prep Time: 8 mins Cook Time: 10 – 15 mins, depending on thickness of patties Yield: 2 burgers The ingredients & instructions are listed below the video for measurements &  [ Read More ]

Is it cold outside? Is your household a bit “under the weather”? Do you hear sniffles around the home? Then, a good, homemade chicken or turkey broth are in order. A broth is easy to make with basic ingredients and a bit of time on your hands. What you will end up with is something hearty, healthy, and comforting for everyone in your family, soothing their throats and helping them  [ Read More ]

Pork tenderloin it is for dinner, but how to kick it up to levels unknown? Here ya go…Here’s my recipe for How to Cook Chipotle, Smoked Paprika & Pistachio Crusted Pork Tenderloin. (Say that 10 times super fast…) This is dish is beyond delicious, was inexpensive to create, provided you’re set up with the spices, and it was quick. The dinner took me about 30 minutes to prepare from start to  [ Read More ]

If you don’t know how to make an omelet, it is one of the most versatile breakfast recipes there is because you can vary the ingredients so much! Today, I’m showing you all How to Cook a Mushroom, Green Pepper, Ham & Cheese Omelet. Shout out goes to my girls from Alpha Beta Pie – This show is an episode of “Cooking Like Alpha Beta Pie with Kimberly Edwards”. This  [ Read More ]

This recipe for Apricot Honey Ham is really easy, really tasty and really inexpensive to create. Whether you are a starving college student, you’re looking for a new way to serve ham over the Holidays, or need a fast weeknight dinner, this is a great recipe to hold on to. Type: Main Dish Serve With: tasty side dishes Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 8-10 minutes per pound The ingredients  [ Read More ]

 A flavor explosion is what you’ll get when you cook this soup at home in less than 20 minutes… …That’s right! 20 minutes…full of flavor and not a long list of ingredients. The video is an episode of “Qualifirst Cooking with Kimberly“. Be sure to Subscribe today! Today, I’m using these amazing Royal Command Fire Roasted Piquillo Peppers that bring this soup to a level of yumminess you won’t soon  [ Read More ]

Ah…Chicken Quarters… They are often such a great price at the store, much less money than for the drumsticks or thighs broken down already. …But what to do with them? They are big and clunky for kids. Many people just find them to be too “labor-some” on their plates to eat, or they “creep” them out – believe it…I’ve heard it before. So, here’s how to solve your dilemma! You  [ Read More ]

Arriving home late from working or whatever…and you’re HUNGRY…and so is everyone else in your household. I was very glad to have remembered that we took out a pork tenderloin to defrost for dinner tonight, and it was ready for me to cook, and relatively quickly. This Crusted Pork Loin Recipe is one you’ll love to recreate over and over again, hopefully experimenting with different spices and the like.  In  [ Read More ]

Looking for a hearty, flavorful soup for this cold winter weather? Try this fiery blend of smoked paprika, piquillo peppers, chilies & tomatoes with the accent of a balsamic-style vinegar to top it all off. The video is an episode of “Qualifirst Cooking with Kimberly“. Be sure to Subscribe today! In this recipe, I am using some special ingredients that are kicking this soup to another level entirely. Firstly, the  [ Read More ]

Tonight, I wanted to cook something that was simple and classic, but that had serious flavor. I have this Sweet Smoked Paprika Powder from La Chinata I got from Qualifirst Foods online, and I wanted this to be the centerpiece of this dish tonight. This smoked paprika powder comes in 3 varieties: sweet, bitter-sweet, and hot. I am using the sweet variety today. The sweet, smokey aroma and flavor were  [ Read More ]

When I created this recipe, I just had to have something different with my pork chops…Anything different! Pork chops have been relatively inexpensive to purchase at the grocery store, so I know, if I’m buying them, you are too. You can get super tired of the same, old pork chops. Can’t you? I have been compiling a great collection of recipes for you all to try out with these handy,  [ Read More ]

Tonight, a simple idea turned into something deliciously complex. I had the idea of making a chicken stew…since it’s been a while, and a total soup recipe wasn’t turning me on… I had no idea what flavorings I would use until I started looking around my refrigerator for what I had available. I saw some baby bok choy I wanted to use up, some carrots, celery and ginger. I was  [ Read More ]

I was so very excited to roast a pork loin the other night… …I had accidentally found a bottle of this righteous Bar-B-Que Rub Seasoning I brought home with me from Dallas when I lived there from a BBQ Restaurant in Dallas.  It’s from Baker’s Ribs, a small franchise chain in the Southern United States.  Use the link for more blog posts from me on Baker’s Ribs on CookingWithKimberly.com. It’s  [ Read More ]

This is a recipe I developed especially for Episode #2 of my new cooking show, “Cooking Adventures with Kimberly” for December’s Edition of Tonka Live Magazine. If you’re anything like me, you are impressed when you see someone do a bang-up job grilling a whole fish. They look so tasty & delicious, and are actually easy to do. However, I’ll bet you don’t venture to try this out very often, do  [ Read More ]

If you’ve never cleaned a whole fish before, it may be gross to look at, but is pretty easy to accomplish. If you’re squeamish, just buy your fish already fileted…no one will think any less of you. These particular mackerel came from the Gulf of St. Lawrence in Canada. * The video below may not be appropriate for all people. If you are not comfortable with blood and guts, look  [ Read More ]

Baking chicken is simple and easy, and chicken quarters are relatively inexpensive. It allows you to throw your food into the oven, and gives you the ability to walk around and take care of other chores around the house while it bakes. You don’t have to babysit it! This is a Southwest Baked Chicken I’m showing you in the video below and providing the recipe for.  However, take this technique  [ Read More ]

When you buy marinating steaks, take their advice… …Marinate them! They tell you this for a reason. The reason? Well, these cuts of meat are typically much tougher and need some extra help to tenderize and break down some of the connective tissues. They are usually more inexpensive to purchase, and are great buys, as long as you know how to treat them. If you don’t marinate them, they’ll turn  [ Read More ]

Tonight, I decided to just wing it in the kitchen for dinner, and also even thought I would allow you to be privy to my thought process when I cook a dinner at home. Let me set the Scene:  I had no idea what I was going to cook. I needed dinner ready, like “Now“.  All I knew is that I was going to make chicken drumsticks because that’s the  [ Read More ]