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How to Cook Russian Beef Borscht in Stoneware Ramekins + Video
Sep10

How to Cook Russian Beef Borscht in Stoneware Ramekins + Video

Previously a peasant’s dish, this Russian Beef Borscht is now more of a delicacy today. A perfect Fall or Winter favorite, this Eastern European recipe is hearty, and full of love and comfort. Hearty beef with vegetables and Spices-of-the-Earth, we are taking you on a journey to Eastern Europe with this borscht recipe. Today’s borscht is made in stoneware ramekins, which are fantastic because they hold in the nutrients and...

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How to Cook Shrimp Chowder in Stoneware Ramekins + Video
Sep09

How to Cook Shrimp Chowder in Stoneware Ramekins + Video

The cooler weather approaches and more and more I’m craving tastes of Fall… …hearty soups, stews & chowders. Here is yet another American food recipe you can make easily with quick preparation – Shrimp Chowder! This particular recipe is made in these gorgeous Vyatka Ceramics Stoneware Ramekins I got from FromRussia.com. What’s great about this show is that I show you 3 different variations on this...

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How to Cook French Onion Soup in Stoneware Ramekins from Scratch + Video
Sep05

How to Cook French Onion Soup in Stoneware Ramekins from Scratch + Video

Cooler weather is approaching & I’m breaking out all of my Fall recipes… …Soups, stews, casseroles cooking in the oven, baking things, and using different methods to cook than in other seasons. Long simmering, flavorful stocks & broths adorn our taste buds, and we crave it as soon as football season hits, don’t we? Well, here in North America, we do… Root vegetables like sweet potato, parsnip,...

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How to Cook Chicken Broth for the Sore Throat + Video
Feb22

How to Cook Chicken Broth for the Sore Throat + Video

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 fight off the cold or flu. Add more...

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How to Cook Chickpea, Piquillo Pepper & Shredded Chicken Soup
Jan17

How to Cook Chickpea, Piquillo Pepper & Shredded Chicken Soup

 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...

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How to Cook Smoked Paprika, Piquillo Pepper & Tomato Soup
Jan13

How to Cook Smoked Paprika, Piquillo Pepper & Tomato Soup

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...

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How to Cook Asian Chicken Stew with Rice
Dec09

How to Cook Asian Chicken Stew with Rice

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 out of mushrooms, but remembered to...

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How to Cook Hearty Lamb Stew
Sep04

How to Cook Hearty Lamb Stew

I’m not much of a lamb-eating lover. Maybe it’s the “gamey” flavour it often gives out, maybe it’s the smell, or maybe it’s the memories of mom’s mint jelly, but I just don’t get excited about it… …Except when I make my own lamb stew! Even if you’re not a big lamb-eater, you will likely really enjoy this dish.  You will be all proud of yourself that you ate lamb, and it...

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How to Cook Green Split Pea Soup
May07

How to Cook Green Split Pea Soup

Although we’re certainly looking at some warmer, Spring-time weather, it’s quite gloomy and cool today. It’s the perfect time to make a great soup, in my personal opinion, and a bag of green split peas is what sparked me today to create one of my traditional favorites, Green Split Pea Soup. Experiment with different meats and liquids (water, teas, broths) you’d like to add, if you so choose. You’ll enjoy...

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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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How to Cook Healthier Cream of Spinach Soup
Apr11

How to Cook Healthier Cream of Spinach Soup

Looking for a quick and healthier version of a creamed soup? This is your recipe. This Cream of Spinach Soup is quick and easy, plus it is so tasty and is healthier than other versions of creamy soups out there. Type: Soup Recipe Serve With: fresh, crusty bread Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 25 hour Yield: Approximately 8 servings Ingredients: 3 x 300 g packages of frozen spinach – or 3 bundles 2 large onions – chopped 4...

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How to Cook Moroccan Chickpea Soup
Jan29

How to Cook Moroccan Chickpea Soup

Today, I wanted to share with you How to Cook Moroccan Chickpea Soup! I had the craving for chick peas today and decided to do something different with them than making my hummus recipe! Chickpea stew is on order today, as it is snowing outside and because I love to eat soup any day! Lentils can sometimes be substituted or used in addition to the chickpeas. Moroccan spices are filling the household right now, and we all can’t...

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How to Cook Mennonite Style Borscht
Jan18

How to Cook Mennonite Style Borscht

Learning how to cook Mennonite Style Borscht is something we don’t take lightly in our family. We make this cabbage soup often, especially in the colder months of the year. One side of my family has Mennonite roots. We are German, but hailing from Russia, on my mother’s side. My other side is Ukrainian and they are well known for eating borscht too! “I love Borscht! I’m giving you our secret family recipe...

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