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…
Taking a Careful Look at Halloween Treats
At one time candy or home-made treats were thrown into the kiddies Halloween bags and their parents were responsible for sorting through it before the kids ate it. For whatever reasons, the treat giver of today is expected to assume part of that…
Halloween Safety for Teens
For generations Halloween has been a holiday looked forward to by children. Who doesn’t like the opportunity to pretend to be someone (or something) else for a little while? However, the world has changed and safety is more of an issue than it was for…
Gluten Free Halloween Treats
There are a growing number of people who suffer from celiac disease or gluten intolerance. They aren’t always able to enjoy the treats and goodies during Halloween. If you or someone in your family has to deal with celiac, you may be looking for…
Healthy Alternatives to Halloween Candy
Children can eat an unhealthy amount of sweets during the holidays beginning at Halloween. If you prefer that your children not eat so much sugar, consider these healthy alternatives to Halloween candy. Your children, and those who come to trick or treat…
Parenting For Safe Halloween
You may be one of those parents who feel that trick or treating just isn’t safe anymore. There is risk in approaching a stranger’s home as well as eating what may be given to them as a treat. Still, it seems a shame to forgo a holiday which has always…
Juicing Can Be Fun and Full of Flavor
by Chef Murph Juicing can be fun and Full of Flavor, juices are a delicious way to get your daily fill of vitamins and antioxidants. A few simple tips can help you choose combinations of fruit and veggies that not only taste good together, but provide…