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How to Cook Green Beans with Buerre Brun Sauce on the Stove
Sep27

How to Cook Green Beans with Buerre Brun Sauce on the Stove

I love green beans! That’s a fact… I also love to eat them the same way a lot. However, I will mix it up a bit with a more brown butter sauce than the typical butter, salt & pepper. Green beans are perfect on their own just like that, but butter, salt & pepper are the best accompaniments you can find for them. Here’s my Green Beans with Buerre Brun Sauce, which just means brown butter. These are so easy to...

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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 Caribbean Style Rainbow Trout Recipe
Sep07

How to Cook Caribbean Style Rainbow Trout Recipe

Tonight, I needed something really tasty and different for dinner – I was bored, so Caribbean Style Rainbow Trout sounded perfect! Caribbean Style Rainbow Trout: So, instead of the typical lemon, butter, dill combination on fish, I switched it up a bit. Caribbean flavors can spice up your taste buds and your dinner table! Try out this fabulous Caribbean Style Rainbow Trout! You’ll be so glad you did! Type: Fish Recipe...

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How to Cook Cuban Style Rice with Black Beans

Looking for a way to kick up your rice and beans? Maybe it’s a side dish in your home or maybe you’re a vegetarian and this is your main dish. Either way, we can work it out to make it Cuban inspired. It seems that most Cuban dishes have some type of pork in them. This dish is no exception in that it uses bacon. However, if you’re a vegetarian that eats chicken or turkey, you can use chicken or turkey bacon. If...

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How to Cook Beans in a Rice Cooker + Video
Mar02

How to Cook Beans in a Rice Cooker + Video

Do you have a Rice Cooker? They’re wonderful for cooking rice, aren’t they? They save you time. They “magically” know when rice is done, irregardless of the variety, but is that all? NO WAY!  I like to cook lentils and small beans in the rice cooker as well as barley too. They are small sized grains & beans that are cook-able in your rice cooker. Just make sure what you want to cook is of similar size to...

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How to Cook Beans from Scratch
Sep21

How to Cook Beans from Scratch

I don’t know what all the fuss about cooking beans from scratch is about! Well, it’s not rocket science as long as you follow a few simple tips… Tips: Be sure to soak your beans overnight in plenty of water. Don’t put anything acidic into the water! Why? It increases the cooking time…Not sure exactly why, but it’s not worth it. What’s acidic? Lemon/lime juice, hot sauce, vinegar Don’t...

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How to Cook Great Green Bean Casserole
Mar22

How to Cook Great Green Bean Casserole

This recipe is reminiscent of my grandmother’s comfort food…She would make this for Easter! Yum! ~ Kimberly Edwards ;D Type: Side Serve With: Easter feast Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 1.25 hrs + 5 min Nutrition Facts: * Please use organic ingredients whenever possible! Ingredients: Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Clean and trim green beans. * Tip: Do not chop beans… 3. Clean & finely dice onions,...

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How to Cook Sumptuous Dishes of the Caribbean

I am by no means an expert on Caribbean cuisine, but I do know that I have loved everything I have tried. I would love to learn more about the many islands’ cuisines, as they can prove to be very distinct in flavorings and ingredients. Some Quick Facts for Tropical Cooking Made Easy: Caribbean food is derived from a mixture of diverse cultures including Spanish, American-Indian, French, Indian and African combined to create a...

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How to Make Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans At Home
Jan15

How to Make Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans At Home

Let’s talk about delicious, rich treats in getting ready for Valentine’s Day… This sounds like a great idea, and is easy enough to make at home! Enjoy! *** What You Need To Make Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans At Home by Muna wa Wanjiru Given the great taste match between coffee and chocolate, no wonder there is a whole variety of sweets combining the two: chocolate candies with coffee filling, chocolate covered...

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How to Cook Mennonite Green Bean Soup + Video
Dec24

How to Cook Mennonite Green Bean Soup + Video

Mennonite Green Bean Soup is a family tradition on my Mother’s side…This is Grandma’s recipe, and likely her mother’s, and so on… How to Cook Mennonite Green Bean Soup: This recipe is a food of love that you must feel in your very nature. You work with the ingredients you have on hand, and adjust according to the amounts you are using. An ideal or general recipe, depending upon how you look at it, is...

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How to Make All-Star Bean Dip

The perfect sports-watching-day recipe! This is my hubby’s special, especially for football game days! We love this hearty dip that always hits the spot…except, he never makes enough!!! We hope you enjoy! ~ Kimberly Edwards 😀 Type: Appetizer Serve With: sour cream, salsa and tortilla chips Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: ~ 20 min Yield: Appetizer for 4-5 people Ingredients: Instructions: 1. Finely chop 1/2 onion. 2. Warm olive...

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Web Chef Review: PC Chef Lemon Butter Salmon Meal Kit
Feb01

Web Chef Review: PC Chef Lemon Butter Salmon Meal Kit

I had the opportunity to try out PC Chef Lemon Butter Salmon Meal Kit with Leeks, Green Beans, Baby Spinach & Smashed Potatoes. This meal kit is packed with delicious food that is easy to make yourself in just 30 minutes. Feeding your family just got a bit easier, if you have a super busy lifestyle, and need a little help in the kitchen. They put together an easy-to-follow recipe with all the fresh food you need to cook it up. PC...

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Web Chef Review: Geovita Organic Rice & Lentil Blend
Jan25

Web Chef Review: Geovita Organic Rice & Lentil Blend

I cooked up some Geovita Organic Rice & Lentil Blend today to add to our soup for lunch – or for whomever wanted some by itself. I was pleasantly surprised & delighted that it cooked up in 10 minutes – even though it’s a mix of grains & legumes. Furthermore, it is really delicious, low fat, sodium free, a good source of fibre – and it is non-gmo! They even shared a recipe to use this blend with...

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