Spice Blends & Seasonings

Discover homemade spice blends, seasoning mixes, dry rubs, and pantry essentials from Cooking With Kimberly. Learn to combine everyday herbs and spices into delicious, versatile seasonings for baking, beverages, savoury dishes, and more.

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How to Bake Sensational Southern Sweet Potato Pie
ByKimberly Turner November 23, 2008September 20, 2026

Since I married a Texan man, I’ve had to learn how to make this fabulous Sweet Potato Pie with my Canadian twist! A perfect union! ~ Kimberly Edwards 🙂 Type: Dessert Serve With: Our Homemade Whipped Cream Prep Time: 17 min Cook Time: 1 hr 30 min altogether…Unless you boil sweet potatoes (20-25 min, instead…

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How to Bake Kimberly’s Perfect Pumpkin Spice Loaf
ByKimberly Turner November 15, 2008September 20, 2026

Somehow, we always have extra pumpkin pie filling left over after Thanksgiving, not to mention our pumpkins we use up after Halloween time. Create some new recipes to get your fall fix! ~ Kimberly Edwards 🙂 Type: Dessert Serve With: Kimberly’s Creamed Cheese Icing Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 1 hr for a large…

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How to Cook Holiday Pumpkin Soup
ByKimberly Turner November 13, 2008September 20, 2026

I can’t wait to make this for the Holidays! In fact, I’m debating making this for dinner tomorrow, as we always have way too much to eat on Thanksgiving anyway! Sooo Yummy! ~ Kimberly Edwards 🙂 Type: Soup Serve With: Dollop of sour cream and sprinkle of nutmeg or hulled pumpkin seeds (also called ‘pepitas’),…

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How to Cook Kimberly’s Whipped Sweet Potatoes
ByKimberly Turner October 30, 2008September 20, 2026

This recipe for How to Cook Whipped Sweet Potatoes is a nice change that’s really delicious for the Holidays. My goal was to make a sweet potato dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas that didn’t taste like the traditional style of tasting very similar to pumpkin pie filling as a side dish. This gives you the…

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My Grandmother’s Favorite Southwest Chili
ByKimberly Turner September 27, 2008October 5, 2026

Grandma would call me in Texas for this chili recipe, then laugh at the ingredient list. A hearty family favorite with beef, mixed beans, corn and rich seasoning.

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How to Make Perfect Hot Toddies in Style!
ByKimberly Turner August 13, 2008September 20, 2026

I just LOVE these innovative NewWave Caffe Mugs! I just purchased some cups with saucers for my mother a few weeks back! They just totally struck my fancy! Not only do I like this Mug’s style, I really want to get some of the Latte Macciato mugs for myself…They’re made of clear glass! Just gorgeous!…

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How to Bake Mango Masala Chai Quinoa Muffins
ByKimberly Turner June 8, 2008September 20, 2026

Quinoa is an ancient grain, full of protein, that I wish I could use a lot more in my cooking…So, today I tried baking with it, and it turned out amazingly well! Just delicious!!! ~ Kimberly Edwards 🙂 Type: Dessert Serve With: By themselves, with butter or jam Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: ~…

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How to Bake Kimberly’s Mole Bread for the Bread Machine
ByKimberly Turner May 18, 2008September 20, 2026

I love Mexican food, especially mole…So, I thought, why not make mole bread? Mole is pronounced “mow-lay”. Very cool!!! ~ Kimberly Edwards 🙂 Type: Bread Serve With: Any Mexican stew or soup…Yum! Or a great roasted chicken. Prep Time: ~ 15 min Cook Time: 2 hr 30 min Yield: 1.5 lb loaf Photo above: During…

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How to Make Kimberly’s Masala Chai Tea from Scratch
ByKimberly Turner April 20, 2008September 20, 2026

Ever experienced Kimberly’s Masala Chai Tea from Scratch? You must… I love chai tea and have recently gotten bored with the Starbucks blend, and no other chai tea from the store in bags or loose-leaf has really excited me. So, I have finally tweaked my ideas until I found what it is that I like…Here…

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How to Bake Kimberly’s Incredible Carrot Cake
ByKimberly Turner March 16, 2008September 20, 2026

Kimberly’s Incredible Carrot Cake is hoppingly scrumptious! Perfect for Easter-time – bunnies do love carrots… Moist & delicious, yet light & fluffy at the same time, this carrot cake will dazzle your taste buds & satisfy your sweet tooth, especially when topped with Kimberly’s Creamed Cheese Icing. A traditional combination for this festive event! Kimberly’s…

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How to Cook Sumptuous Dishes of the Caribbean
ByKimberly Turner March 5, 2008September 20, 2026

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…

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How to Make Kimberly’s Boza
ByKimberly Turner January 20, 2008September 20, 2026

This is an ancient drink served in Turkey by street vendors, famed to increase breast size…That’s right ladies…That’s what is alleged about it…LOL…It is both sweet and slightly acidic when fermented. Type: Beverage Recipe Serve With: cinnamon Prep Time: ~ 3 days Cook Time: ~ 20 min Yield: ~ 8 cups Ingredients: 2 cups bulgur…

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Spice Blends & Seasonings

How to Bake Sensational Southern Sweet Potato Pie

How to Bake Kimberly’s Perfect Pumpkin Spice Loaf

How to Cook Holiday Pumpkin Soup

How to Cook Kimberly’s Whipped Sweet Potatoes

My Grandmother’s Favorite Southwest Chili

How to Make Perfect Hot Toddies in Style!

How to Bake Mango Masala Chai Quinoa Muffins

How to Bake Kimberly’s Mole Bread for the Bread Machine

How to Make Kimberly’s Masala Chai Tea from Scratch

How to Bake Kimberly’s Incredible Carrot Cake

How to Cook Sumptuous Dishes of the Caribbean

How to Make Kimberly’s Boza

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