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Sometimes Simple is Best When Cooking
Feb23

Sometimes Simple is Best When Cooking

Posted By on Feb 23, 2012 in Featured | 0 comments

It’s funny how we can all sometimes get caught up in the complexity of cooking, and the minute details that go along with it. There are times when the simple things in food are what’s best, and exactly what you’re craving…and that’s okay. This morning, for example, I had sliced bananas in milk like my mom used to make for me when I was a child. I did add some chia seeds on top just because they were out...

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How to Cook Turnip Hash
Jan12

How to Cook Turnip Hash

Posted By on Jan 12, 2011 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

My favorite breakfasts often include leftover mashed potatoes that I can make into potato cakes or potato hash in the morning. Today, I had the opportunity of using leftover mashed turnip. I love turnip and didn’t realize how perfect it goes for breakfast too. If you enjoy turnip, you will enjoy this! Type: Breakfast Recipe Serve With: Plain Balkan Style Yogurt with fresh herbs or top with sour cream, topped with a fried egg...

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How to Cook Potato Cakes
Dec28

How to Cook Potato Cakes

Posted By on Dec 28, 2010 in Featured, How To Cook, Side Dishes | 2 comments

One of my favorite things for breakfast is potato cakes. They remind me of my mother’s cooking with all of their golden deliciousness. Check out the recipe below to find out how to make potato cakes with a few tips & tricks along the way! Type: Breakfast Recipe Serve With: Plain Balkan Style Yogurt with fresh herbs or top with sour cream Prep Time: 8 min Cook Time: 10 min Yield: 6 large potato cakes Ingredients: 4 cups...

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How to Roast Garlic
Oct11

How to Roast Garlic

Posted By on Oct 11, 2010 in Cooking Tips & Tricks, Garlic, How To Cook | 0 comments

There aren’t many things tastier to eat than roasted garlic. If you’ve never tried it, you’ll be so happy when you do. Not only is it fantastic for adding to other recipes, but it’s delicious all by itself. Plus, it’s really easy to do. Try it! Type: How To Cook Serve With: spread on bread, in potato recipes or anywhere else you use garlic Prep Time: 2 min Cook Time: 35 min Yield: 1 head garlic –...

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The Side Dishes of Thanksgiving – At a Glance

Posted By on Nov 23, 2008 in Featured, Side Dishes | 0 comments

These posts have been a hit, so I thought I’d compile a quick, concise, at-a-glance post of Thanksgiving Side Dishes for your easy perusal! * Be sure to check out: The Desserts of Thanksgiving at a Glance The Meat & Potatoes of Thanksgiving Side Dishes: Mom’s Pink Jellied Holiday Salad Kimberly’s Whipped Sweet Potatoes Great Green Bean Casserole Turner Family Poultry Stuffing Traditional Whole Berry Cranberry...

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The Meat & Potatoes of Thanksgiving

Posted By on Nov 21, 2008 in Featured, Main Dishes, Yam | 0 comments

If you’re looking for a quick look at the “Meat & Potatoes” recipes, literally, of Thanksgiving… Here they are, at a quick glance, from Cooking With Kimberly: . Meat Recipes: Holiday Ham from Heaven Traditional Prime Rib The Most Delicious Traditional Holiday Turkey * Of course, you’ll be in need of the Blue Ribbon Turkey Gravy! Potato Recipes: Kimberly’s Whipped Sweet Potatoes Mom’s...

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How to Bake Yummy Yorkshire Pudding

Posted By on Dec 21, 2007 in Baking, Bread Recipe, Cooking Tips & Tricks, Ethnic Foods, Side Dishes, Western European Food | 0 comments

These are my favorite! I just adore these…My mother has to make double every time, just for me! ~ Kimberly Edwards 😀 Type: Bread Serve With: Prime rib, gravy, mashed potatoes Prep Time: ~ 8 min Cook Time: ~ 30 min Yield: 12 regular muffin-sized Yorkshire puddings Ingredients: Instructions: 1. With a hand mixer, beat water, milk, eggs, flour and salt, all of which should be room temperature. * Tip: It works much better at room...

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How to Roast Traditional Prime Rib

Posted By on Dec 20, 2007 in Cooking Tips & Tricks, Entertaining Guests, Main Dishes | 3 comments

I just love Prime Rib, but I want it in the traditional manner! Old-School style with au jus and Yorkshire pudding! My mother makes melt-in-your-mouth prime rib, and this is her recipe, as told by me…LOL ~ Kimberly Edwards 😀 * This is a very easy recipe calling for only 4 ingredients! Type: Main Serve With: Mashed potatoes and gravy, Yorkshire pudding, turnip or any other delicious side dish! Prep Time: ~ 10 min Cook Time: ~ 1...

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How To Set A Fun And Festive Thanksgiving Table – Happy American Thanksgiving!

Posted By on Nov 22, 2007 in American Food Recipes, Cooking Tips & Tricks | 0 comments

Happy American Thanksgiving! Now…How to set the Perfect Thanksgiving Table that’s Fun & Festive! How You to Can Set a Fun and Festive Thanksgiving Table By Shauna Hanus Try mixing and matching. Don’t take yourself too seriously this should be fun. Pull out all the different styles of dishes you have. Take a look at how you might be able to mix and match for a fun and creative table. If you have only one or two plates...

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Happy Canadian Thanksgiving – But 2 Days Left If Celebrating Wednesday

Posted By on Oct 8, 2007 in Baking, Organizing, Sauces, Soups, Stews & Chilis | 0 comments

For those of you, who are celebrating Thanksgiving today… Happy Thanksgiving! For those of you celebrating on Wednesday, 2 days left!!! *** What to Do Two Days before Thanksgiving By Shauna Hanus It is Tuesday [or Sunday in this case] before Thanksgiving and your home is a buzz with excitement. Now is the time for a cool head and to start the cooking. It may be hard to resist the temptation to taste all the pies and treats a bit...

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It Is 3 Days Before Thanksgiving – What Can I Do Now?

Posted By on Oct 6, 2007 in Cooking Tips & Tricks, Great Cooking Products, Organizing | 0 comments

Alright…Time to get into gear! It is October 6th, and Canadian Thanksgiving is on October 10th! Yikes! What can I do now? Here are some great tips to get you started 3 days out from Thanksgiving to ensure success and a delicious celebration, that you too can actually enjoy too as the host or hostess! *** What to Do Three Days before Thanksgiving By Shauna Hanus You have only three days left; it is coming down to the wire. You...

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How to Cook Blue Ribbon Turkey Gravy

Posted By on Sep 19, 2007 in American Food Recipes, Canadian Food Recipes, Cooking Tips & Tricks, Ethnic Foods, Great Cooking Products, How To Cook, Sauces | 1 comment

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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How to Cook Mom’s Canadian Fried Chicken
Aug13

How to Cook Mom’s Canadian Fried Chicken

Posted By on Aug 13, 2007 in Canadian Food Recipes, Ethnic Foods, Great Cooking Products, How To Cook, Main Dishes | 0 comments

Dazzle your taste buds with Mom’s Canadian Fried Chicken recipe! This is perfect to kick up your typical Chicken Thursday, and will satisfy your senses & appetites. There’s something about fried chicken that satisfies our innermost cravings… Mom’s Canadian Fried Chicken: This is not your typical Southern Fried Chicken, although I love that. This is my mom’s fried chicken… I call it Canadian...

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