Slow Roasted Sticky Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
Slow Roasted Sticky Chickenwith Roasted Vegetables ,1 (4-pound) whole chicken 1 cup onion, coarsely chopped 6 medium red potatoes, quartered 2 handfuls of fresh green beans olive oil 1 cup chicken broth For the Spice Rub: 4 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons…
Halloween Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Halloween PumpkinSpice Cookies recipe 2 1/2 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup salted butter, softened 1 large egg 1 cup pumpkin 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup raisins…
Delicious Deep Fried Turkey
Delicious Deep Fried Turkey recipe, turkey fryer 10 to 15 pound turkey, defrosted salt and pepper 3 to 5 gal peanut oil,1. Rinse turkey inside and out with cool water and pat dry with paper towels. Season liberally with salt and pepper (inside and out).…
Slow Cooker Cranberry Mustard Spiral Ham
Slow Cooker Cranberry Mustard Spiral Ham recipe Ham: Can of pineapple (juice and fruit separated) Half of a can of jelled cranberry sauce (save the other half for the cranberry mustard) 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/2 cup brown sugar 8 pound or so…
Easy All Day Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
Easy All Day Slow CookerTurkey Breast recipe Bone-in turkey breast, thawed (a 6 1/2 pound breast fit nicely in my 5-quart slow cooker) 3 tablespoons butter, softened 2 tablespoons seasoning (I used sage and thyme; use whatever your preference is),1.…
Aunt Bee’s Sour Cream and Cheese Potatoes
Aunt Bee’s Sour Creamand Cheese Potatoes recipe 4 pounds red potatoes 4 cups grated Cheddar cheese 24 ounces sour cream Salt and pepper, to taste,1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Boil potatoes in a large pot until fork-tender. 3. Allow potatoes…
Pecan-Pleaser Sweet Potato Casserole
Pecan-Pleaser Sweet Potato Casserole recipe, Casserole: 4 to 5 pounds sweet potatoes 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons vanilla 1 tablespoon maple syrup Topping: 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup chopped pecans 1 tablespoon maple syrup,1. Preheat oven to 400…
Christmas Tree Lasagna
Christmas Tree Lasagna recipe 1 pound sausage 1 pound hamburger meat 2 jars spaghetti sauce 4 to 5 cups mozzarella cheese 2 eggs 32 ounces ricotta cheese 1 package no boil noodles,1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Brown and drain the sausage and…
Classic Mashed Potatoes
Classic Mashed Potatoes recipe, 1 1/2 pounds Russet potatoes 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream 2 tablespoons butter Salt and pepper, to taste,1. Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut each one in half lengthwise, then into chunks. The smaller the chunks, the faster…
Made-from-Scratch Green Bean Casserole
Made-from-Scratch Green Bean Casserole recipe Casserole: 1 pound fresh green beans 1 tablespoon salt 1 cup French-fried onions, divided Cream Sauce: 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cup milk 1 cup half and half 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2…
Red and Green Turkey Pinwheels
Red and GreenTurkey Pinwheels recipe 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls ½ pound deli turkey, chopped 8 ounce block pepper jack cheese, grated (you can substitute any shredded cheese) 4 to 6 scallions, chopped Chopped scallions and red bell pepper for…
Christmas Tree Pizza Pull-Aparts
Christmas Tree Pizza Pull-Aparts recipe 1/2 batch of pizza dough (homemade or store bought) 24 slices of pepperoni 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed 2 tablespoons butter, melted Parsley, minced Pizza sauce or ranch dressing, for dipping,1. Preheat oven…
Moist Pineapple Walnut Bread
Ingredients for Moist Pineapple Walnut Bread recipe 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar substitute 3 large eggs, room temperature 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon grated…
20 + Ways To Put Vegetables Into Foods Kids Love
by Chef Murph More information and free PDF found here. Getting kids to eat vegetables and other “unfun” foods can be difficult. Unfortunately, the human taste buds don’t drool over Brussels Sprouts, like they do over fudge brownies.But, the fact remains…
3 Bean Easy No Bake Beans
3 Bean No Bake Beans Photos from Chef Murph KT Murphy’s post 3 Bean 1 Pan NO Baked Beans 6 Min Prep 30 min on table 1 TSP butter because it’s love. Then fry the bacon in a large fry pan. I love my Cast Iron. Add the small diced White Sweet…
8 Best Exercise and Fitness Tips To Get Kids Moving
These days our children don’t get nearly enough exercise. My Son is 12 years old with a mustache standing 5 foot 9 inches tall and is overweight in my book, possible he is storing for a growth spurt. I don’t know. When I went into the…
You Can Help Raise Healthy Kids
by Chef Murph Good Food Makes for Better Decisions The focus on health and fitness has increased in the past few decades, and it’s not because humans are healthier than ever and want to be even healthier. It is the fact that 2/3 of Americans are either…
Storing the Harvest: Ways You Can Preserve Your Fruits and Veggies
It’s that time of year again. You have a bumper crop of certain fruits and vegetables in your garden, someone has shared their bumper crop or you’ve made a trip to the local farmer’s market or fruit stand. The question becomes what do you do with all of…
Basic Food Safety
by Chef Murph When preparing and cooking food, there are a few basic rules for making sure the food is safe to eat. All purchased foods have been handled by a number of people before it reaches your kitchen counter. Therefore, the contamination risks are…
Keeping Cool in the Kitchen
by Chef Murph Keeping Cool, Cooks know that as the temperatures outside increase, the desire to cook decreases. This isn’t due to lack of wanting to cook, but instead, the need to keep the home as cool as possible. This is why baking is done mostly in…
Which Wood Chips To Use When Grilling???
by Chef Murph There’s nothing quite like grilling during the warm summer months. When you choose to grill with wood chips, you can infuse the meat with delicious flavors that you can’t get otherwise. While you can use any type of wood chip when grilling,…
Barbecue Rubs Made Easy
by Chef Murph Any mixture of ground spices used for seasoning any raw food can be classified as a “rub”. This mixture is usually applied heavily to meats which creates a flavored coating. Rubs can be used in a variety of ways. Rubbed food can be cooked…
Cooking Substitutions
by Chef Murph Knowing a few main baking substitutions can be very useful. A time might come when you have to bake for someone with specific allergies, or you might be out of a key ingredient. You might also want to make a few healthier substitutions or…
Measurement Conversions
by Chef Murph The United States often uses a different measurement system than the rest of the world. There are different units and systems of measurement for different parts of the world, but a good portion uses the metric system. One of the main…
Turning Everyday Dinners into Spooky Meals
by Chef Murph When it comes to holidays, the family cook may feel frustrated because they feel they are in a rut. They want to offer their family something different but may not be able to come up with ideas. Consider turning everyday dinners into spooky…
Planning a Halloween Party
Celebrating Halloween is all about having fun. No one cares about pagan beginnings, superstitions, or enacting rituals—we’re just having fun pretending for one night to be something we aren’t. And, with a bit of pre-planning, you can throw the best…