Stop Letting Stress Impact Your Life
by Chef Murph Stress is a normal part of everyday life. Some are manifested towards us by news, propaganda, and ads. Some levels of stress are even healthy EsoStress walking running burning energy also contribute to keeping us alert and functioning at…
Venison Stew
Ingredients for Venison Stew recipe: 4 lb venison,cut in 2″ chunks 1 carrot,sliced 1 sm onion,quartered 1/2 stalk celery,sliced 1/4 t thyme,Dried or 3/4 teaspoon. fresh thyme Salt (or black pepper) 1/8 t cayenne pepper 4 c California Petite Syrah…
Veal Chops In Cream (Côte De Veau Flambées À La Crème)
4 Servings 4 veal loin chops 1 1/2 T butter 1 T oil 2 T brandy,warmed 2 T white wine 1 t potato starch (or -cornstarch) 1 T cold water 1 c heavy cream PREPARATION AND COOKING: In a heavy skillet heat together 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon…
Vegetable Cassoulet
Ingredients for Vegetable Cassoulet recipe: 1 c white haricot beans, Dried-soaked overnight 3 c water 1 stalk celery,3″ pieces 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 sprigs fresh sage 1 bay leaf 6 black peppercorns STEW 5 T olive oil 1…
Ungodly Chocolate Truffles.
30 Servings Ingredients of Ungodly Chocolate Truffles recipe: 1 c heavy cream 10 oz bittersweet chocolate -chopped 3 T sweet butter 1 lb (to 1 1/2 pounds) -bittersweet choco 6 oz almonds (optional)-blanched -by boil cooled and the skins slipped –…
Spring Vegetable Blanquette.
12 pearl onions,about 3 oz. 8 asparagus spears,about 1/2 -lb. Salt 12 baby carrots,about 1/4 lb. 3 oz mushrooms,chopped small,about 3/4 cup 3/4 lb fresh peas,shelled or 3/4 cup peas,Frozen -thawed 1 c chicken stock 1/2 c heavy cream 1 T fresh tarragon…
 Timbales Of Glazed Carrots
Ingredients of Timbales Of Glazed Carrots recipe: 1 1/4 lb carrots 1 t granulated sugar 2 T butter Salt black pepper,Fresh Ground Madeira Cream Sauce 1 T butter,softened 3 eggs 1/2 c  milk PREPARATION: For glazed carrot garnish, cut 1/4 pound of carrots…
Trish’s Simplified Coq Au Vin
4 Servings Ingredients of Trish’s Simplified Coq Au Vin recipe: 1 cut up chicken,dredged in -flour 1/4 lb bacon,minced 1 md onion,chopped 1 md carrot,sliced thinly 1 clove garlic,peeled and -minced 1/2 lb mushrooms,sliced 1 bay leaf 1/2 t thyme…
Sole And Salmon Rolls With Ginger Beurre Blanc.
4 Servings 1 salmon fillet,1 inch thick 4 sole fillets 1/4 c white wine Ginger Beurre Blanc,(see -recipe) PREPARATION for Sole And Salmon Rolls With Ginger Beurre Blanc: Cut the salmon fillet into 4 strips. Lay a salmon strip across the width of each…
Spanish Omelet.
1 Servings OMELET 2 lg eggs 1/2 t water Salt Black pepper 1 T butter SPANISH FILLING 1/2 T butter 1 clove garlic,minced 1 T onions,Chopped 1/2 stalk celery,chopped 1/4 t oregano 1 T green bell pepper,Chopped 1 t chopped olives,(optional) 1 T chopped…
Savory Butter.
12 Servings Ingredients of Savory Butter recipe 2 T summer savory leaves, stems -removed 6 T butter, softened TO PREPARE: Mince the summer savory, then cream the butter, and beat in the savory. Shape the herb butter into a 1-inch-thick cylinder, wrap in…
Madeira Cream Sauce.
6 Servings Ingredients of Madeira Cream Sauce recipe: 2 shallots 1 T butter 1/4 c dry white wine 1/4 c Madeira 1 c heavy cream Salt black pepper,Fresh Ground Mince the shallots. Melt the butter in medium saucepan over low heat. Add the shallots and saut…
Plain Omelet With Cheese
1 Servings 2 lg eggs 1/2 t  water Salt Black pepper 1/4 c  cheese,Grated 1 T clarified butter (or oil) Follow the instructions below for Plain Omelet With Cheese Mix together all ingredients except the butter. Put the butter in a skillet heated to medium…
Ponzu Sauce Recipe
Ponzu Sauce, A Japanese dipping and flavoring sauce. Used with fruit poke bowls, red meat, fish, chicken even salads adding a fresh bite. The tangy soy-based sauce, is traditionally made with a citrus fruit and may have been inspired by visitors from…
Home Made French Dressing
1 Servings  Ingredients of Home Made French Dressing recipe:    1 c oil      1 c vinegar      1 t dry mustard      1 sm onion,chopped finely    1/2 c  ketchup    1/2 c  sugar      1 t salt (optional) Mix all together in a glass quart bottle that has…
Herbed Brown Butter
5 Servings Ingredients of Herbed Brown Butter recipe: 5 T butter (or clarified butter) 1 t lemon juice,lime juice or -vinegar 1 T chopped chives,dill, -parsley (or he) or any combination Black pepper This is really best if you can take the time to…
Herb Roasted New Potatoes
4 Servings Ingredients of Herb Roasted New Potatoes recipe: 20 sm red potatoes (or new -potatoes) 1/2 c oil,clarified butter, bacon fat (or animal fat) 1 T rosemary,basil or oregano Salt Black pepper Heat oven to 400F. Scrub potatoes clean, remove any…
Cooked Meat Croquettes.
4 Servings Ingredients of Cooked Meat Croquettes recipe: MEAT MIXTURE 1/4 c onions,Chopped 1 T oil 2 c diced meat,ham, chicken, -beef (or f),cooked 3 T celery,Minced 1 T green bell pepper,Minced 1 T fresh parsley,Minced -(optional) or 1 teaspoon…
Choucroute Garnie.
Ingredients of Choucroute Garnie: 8 Servings 1 1/2 lb pork shoulder 1 lb knackwurst 1 lb italian sausage 1 lb bacon 3 lb sauerkraut 8 juniper berries 2 T gin 1/2 c  wine,white Polish sausage may be substituted for Italian sausage. Cover bacon strips with…
California Style Scallop Salad.
Instructions for California Style Scallop Salad recipe: 1: Coat a medium nonstick skillet with cooking spray and warm over medium-high heat. 2:. Saute scallops until just opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes. 3: Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together corn,…
Music for babies
Music for babies By Chef Murph You’ve probably seen videos and CDs for babies. There are some theories that classical music can make your baby smarter, and exposing your baby to music is part of what we do to introduce them to all the sights and sounds…
Apple Cake with Caramel Glaze
Apple Cake with Caramel Glaze 1 cup butter2 cup sugar3 eggs3 cup flour1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1/8 teaspoon nutmeg2 teaspoon vanilla3 apples, tart, peeled and chopped1 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped1/2 cup brown sugar1/4…
Easy Pumpkin Pie
Chef Murph Easy Pumpkin Pie Recipe: 2 3.75-ounce packages vanilla instant pudding1 1/3 cup milk1 16-ounce can Libby’s pumpkin1 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice4 cup whipped topping (9-ounce container)1 baked 9-inch pie crust, cooled (storebought is…
Classic Pumpkin Dump Cake
Classic Pumpkin Dump Cake 1 (15 ounce) pumpkin or Can1 can (10 ounce) evaporated milk1 cup brown sugar3 eggs2 tsp pumpkin pie spice1 box yellow cake mix2 sticks butter, melted1 cup chopped pecans 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the…
Holly Mollie Green Bean Casserole
Molly’s Green Bean Casserole 6 cup blanched French green beans1 pint sour cream2 tablespoon water1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes4 strips bacon, fried crisp and broken into pieces1 teaspoon Worcestershire saucepepper, to taste2 cup Parmesan, grated4…
Galantine Of Chicken.
8 Servings Ingredients of Galantine Of Chicken recipe: 1 chicken,boned 1 1/4 lb chicken (or turkey),Ground 2 sweet Italian sausages 2 T parsley,Chopped 1 c stuffing,Crushed 2 T currants,optional 1 c walnuts,Chopped Oil,for roasting Boning the Chicken:…