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Cooking With Kimberly Is Back: Celebrating 20 Years in the Kitchen

Cooking With Kimberly is back! Celebrate twenty years of recipes, cooking shows and family food memories, and explore the new visual Recipe Index.

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

Tired of traditional holiday turkey leftovers? Turn them into Kimberly's favorite low-fat Tex-Mex tortilla soup! Simmer the turkey bones with carrots, celery, garlic, tomatoes, serrano pepper, cumin, and chili spices, then serve with shredded turkey, crunchy tortilla chips, and your favorite toppings.…

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Holiday Turkey Tostadas with Jalapeño Haskap Relish + Video

Turn Thanksgiving or Christmas leftovers into delicious Holiday Turkey Tostadas! Layer crispy tostada shells with refried butternut squash, seasoned shredded turkey, rice, cheese, guacamole and fresh vegetables. Finish with Haskapa's sweet-spicy Jalapeño Haskap Relish for a colorful lunch or dinner.

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Autumn | Food Holidays | Holidays & Events | October Food Holidays | Thanksgiving

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving 2026!
ByKimberly Turner October 11, 2026October 11, 2026

Wishing you and yours a Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! Join Kimberly in celebrating gratitude, delicious food, family traditions and the little blessings that make life beautiful.

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Autumn | Canadian Food Recipes | Food History | Thanksgiving

Why Do Canadians Celebrate Thanksgiving in October? History, Food & Traditions
ByKimberly Turner October 10, 2026October 10, 2026

Why do Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving in October while Americans wait until November? Explore the fascinating history of Canadian Thanksgiving, our earlier harvest season, the 1957 proclamation, traditional holiday foods, and the meaning behind this autumn celebration.

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How to Make Homemade Cottage Cheese Pierogies + Video
ByKimberly Turner October 8, 2026October 8, 2026

Make homemade cottage cheese pierogies from scratch with Ingrid Turner. Learn her family dough recipe, filling, shaping, boiling, frying and freezing tips.

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How to Roast Turnip + Video
ByKimberly Turner October 7, 2026October 7, 2026

Kimberly shows how to roast turnip with olive oil, black pepper, cayenne and salt for a simple fall, winter or holiday side dish.

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How to Break Down a Whole Uncooked Turkey into Parts + Video
ByKimberly Turner October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

Kimberly shows how to break down a whole uncooked turkey into breasts, thighs, drumsticks, wings and a carcass for stock, with tips for faster holiday cooking.

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How to Brown Ground Beef + Video
ByKimberly Turner October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

A simple kitchen basics tutorial showing how to brown ground beef in a skillet, season it, break it into crumbles and drain extra fat before using it in your favourite recipes.

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How to Cook Butter-Roasted Corn-on-the-Cob + Video
ByKimberly Turner October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

A simple oven-roasted corn-on-the-cob side dish with butter, fresh parsley, sea salt and pepper. Easy for holiday dinners or summer meals.

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How to Cook Eye of Round Roast of Beef + Video
ByKimberly Turner October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

A simple, traditional eye of round roast of beef with a seasoned flour crust, pan-seared exterior and juicy slices for a holiday or Sunday dinner.

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Web Chef Review: Schinkel’s Legacy Honey Glazed Spiral Sliced Ham
ByKimberly Turner October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

Kimberly and Ingrid review Schinkel’s Legacy Honey Glazed Spiral Sliced Ham, a smoked, spiral sliced holiday ham with included honey glaze packet.

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How to Roast Butternut Squash Perfectly + Video
ByKimberly Turner October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

Roast butternut squash with olive oil and simple seasonings until beautifully tender and sweet. Serve it as an autumn side dish or save the flesh for baking, gnocchi and soup.

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How to Cook Turkey Neck & Giblets + Video
ByKimberly Turner October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

Turn your turkey neck and giblets into flavourful broth for holiday gravy, with cooked meat for stuffing or soup. Kimberly demonstrates this simple stovetop method.

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How to Cook Apple Cider Mashed Butternut Squash Video
ByKimberly Turner October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

Steamed butternut squash gets a delicious autumn finish with butter, seasonings and a splash of apple cider. Follow Kimberly’s video for a comforting Thanksgiving or midweek side dish.

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