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October Food Holidays & Events
Oct01

October Food Holidays & Events

Here are October Food Holidays & Events. Most of these holidays are based out of the USA, with others sprinkled in here and there. Find other months on The Year in Food Holidays & Events page. Eat Better, Eat Healthier Month: Eat Better, Eat Healthier Month: Easy Nutrition & Health Guidelines Browse Healthy shows, Healthy recipes Browse Organic shows, Organic recipes Browse Vegetarian + Vegan shows, Vegetarian recipes,...

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How to Bake Candied Ginger Banana Bread
Aug27

How to Bake Candied Ginger Banana Bread

Again, I was in the mood for banana bread when I saw some nice, ripe bananas on my counter top. Instead of the usual, I wanted to kick it up even more with some great flavor and while looking in my pantry, noticed my jar of candied ginger and immediately knew, this was my `piece de resistance`for today`s banana bread recipe. Type: Bread Recipe Serve With: Milk & Enjoy! Prep Time: 8 min Cook Time: 1 hr Yield: 1 loaf The ingredients...

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How to Cook Mediterranean Hot Water Cornbread + Video
May03

How to Cook Mediterranean Hot Water Cornbread + Video

This morning, I thought I’d create a twist on an old favorite breakfast treat, Hot Water Cornbread… …Instead of the basic recipe for Southern Hot Water Cornbread, I decided to make it Mediterranean Style by adding feta cheese, onions, red peppers and parsley to the dough, and topping it with tzaziki sauce. This turned my “typical breakfast” creation into a brunch-style meal option that’s hearty and...

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How to Bake Smores Bread Pudding
May01

How to Bake Smores Bread Pudding

One of my favorite ways to use extra bread is to make bread pudding. Not only is it super easy, but it’s inexpensive and really tasty as well. Being that I lived in Texas & Louisiana for University, I learned a lot about Soul Food Recipes & Southern food in general. This is a real All-American dish, not just because it’s bread pudding, but because Smores is a very Americana type of dessert made at bonfires across...

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How to Bake Kimberly’s Island Bread Pudding Recipe
Sep25

How to Bake Kimberly’s Island Bread Pudding Recipe

We have lived a lot of the past 10 years in the Southern United States…and bread pudding is a staple dessert down South. This is a twist on a classic favorite with a tropical island splash! Enjoy… Type: Bread Recipe Serve With: Ice Cream or Coconut Cream Sauce Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr Yield: 10 servings Ingredients: 1/2 loaf of Kimberly’s Tropical Fruit Bread for the Bread Machine – 1″ cubes 5...

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How to Cook Kimberly’s Southern Hot Water Cornbread
Sep02

How to Cook Kimberly’s Southern Hot Water Cornbread

This is so delicious and needs no baking in the oven. A few simple ingredients and you have a feast fit for a Southern Belle and any Southern Gentleman. Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose cornmeal 1/2 cup flour 1 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp baking powder ~ 3/4 cup hot water 1 tbsp bacon grease or butter – Or you can use 1/2 tbsp olive oil. Do not use Margarine!!! 3 tbsp oil – To pan fry the cornbread in Instructions:...

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How to Cook Tired of Leftover Holiday Turkey Low-Fat Tortilla Soup

Be Prepared for Leftover Turkey ahead of time!!! Need to eat a “little bit healthy” during and between the holidays? This is one delicious, Tex-Mex soup that will have you feeling warm all over! This recipe may use a bunch of ingredients and takes two hours, but it is sooooo worth it…believe me! My husband is a track & field decathlete, and always needs low-cal, low-fat alternatives for meals. Now, he is a...

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How to Cook Old Fashioned Turner Family Fudge
Nov12

How to Cook Old Fashioned Turner Family Fudge

This fudge is usually a Fall treat, right around Halloween. My Mother would make this every year, and the entire tray of fudge would disappear quickly. Melt in your mouth, a sweet treat that you’ll remember your whole life through. How to Cook Old Fashioned Turner Family Fudge: Oooh…Ahhh! I love this stuff! Unbelievable, old-fashioned fudge from the Turner Family! ~ Kimberly Turner Type: Sweets Recipe Prep Time: 10 min...

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How to Bake Sweet Potato Chai Bread Pudding
Jan10

How to Bake Sweet Potato Chai Bread Pudding

Earlier this week, I made my “Superb Sweet Potato Bread for the Bread Machine” recipe and had about 1/2 loaf left since we had New Year’s and we’ve had a lot of food…this got looked over… To me, the best way to use bread that needs to be eaten or if you have a bunch of leftover bread, is to make bread pudding! I chose my favorite tea flavoring, chai, as the theme behind it all as it often goes well...

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How to Cook Tempting Texas Chicken Tortilla Soup
Nov05

How to Cook Tempting Texas Chicken Tortilla Soup

My Tempting Texas Chicken Tortilla Soup will keep everyone’s taste buds entertained & satisfied! This is one of my very favorite soups…I crave it! Being that I lived in Texas for many years, I have tried my fair share of tortilla soup. When I first ordered it from a menu, I was expecting something completely different than what was brought to me at the table. However, it was a wonderful ah-ha moment! Tortilla chips...

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How to Cook Blue Ribbon Turkey Gravy

Your Holiday turkey is simply NOT complete with out the Gravy! This Blue Ribbon Gravy is amazing and flavorful. The Perfect Compliment to your Amazing Turkey! ~ Kimberly Edwards 😀 Find the recipe here: The Most Delicious Traditional Holiday Turkey . Type: Sauce Serve Over: Turkey & Mashed Potatoes @ your Holiday Feast Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 15-20 min Yield: Enough gravy for 8-10 people, and leftovers from your Holiday Feast...

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Perfect Peaches
Aug24

Perfect Peaches

Since we made Ice Cream yesterday, I thought we should talk about peaches today, since they go sooooo well on top of Ice Cream…what’s better than peaches n’ cream? Also, they are wonderfully in season right now! Being from Ontario, I am especially partial to our local peaches. They are some of the best in the WORLD! My Story: My mother’s side of the family immigrated from Russia to Vineland, Ontario, and then...

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