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…
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…
Gratin Of Melting Potatoes.
8 Servings Ingredients of Gratin Of Melting Potatoes recipe: 4 1/2 lb potatoes 2 sm cloves garlic 2 md scallions 2 t fresh thyme,minced 1/2 t nutmeg,Fresh Ground 1 3/4 t salt 1/2 t white pepper,Fresh Ground 3 c half and half (or light) -cream,or as…
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:…
Fresh Fruit Compote.
14 Servings Ingredients of Fresh Fruit Compote recipe: 1 c fresh blueberries 1 c fresh strawberries,Halved 1 c sliced fresh peaches,peeled 1 c fresh blackberries or-raspberries 1 c watermelon balls 1 c cantaloupe balls 1 c Thompson seedless grapes 1/2 c…
Creamy Chestnut Soup
8 Servings Ingredients of Creamy Chestnut Soup recipe: 4 lb chestnuts (8 cups) fresh -whole,peeled 1 md onion 12 md shallots 4 stalks celery 5 oz prosciutto,Sliced 3 T butter 2 1/2 qt chicken stock,unsalted 1 t fennel seeds 1 bay leaf 1/2 t salt 1/2 c…
Parfait Torte.
8 Servings Ingredients of Parfait Torte recipe: 6 oz ladyfinger cookies 1 1/2 c  milk 1/2 c  rum 2/3 c  sugar 4 egg yolks 2 T flour 1 t vanilla extract 1/2 c  butter,softened 3/4 c  almonds (or walnuts) -coarsely ,Ground 1 c whipping cream,for topping…
Mango Bombe
SORBET 1/2 c granulated white sugar 1 1/2 c water 3 md mangoes,peeled, chopped fine 2 T fresh lime juice 1/4 ga French vanilla ice cream softened GARNISHES 1 md mango,peeled sliced lengthwise 1 lime,thinly sliced 8 whole Maraschino cherries with stems 1…
Leeks Vinaigrette (Poireaux En Salade)
4 Servings 12   leeks 1/4 c olive oil 4 t   vinegar, your choice Salt, black pepper, Fresh Ground 1 T  Fresh parsley, chopped 1 T  Mustard, to taste PREPARATION: Clean the leeks; cut off most of the green parts and wash leeks very thoroughly,…
Herb Pâté
Ingredients of Herb Pâté recipe: 1 lb pork,with fat 1/2 lb boneless veal 1 lg onion,chopped 3 cloves garlic,Minced 1 T butter 1 1/2 c spinach,Chopped 3 T brandy 1 egg 1 1/2 T fresh basil 1 1/2 T fresh rosemary 1 T fresh thyme 1 1/2 t salt 1 1/2 t fennel…
Ginger Beurre Blanc.
4 Servings Ingredients of Ginger Beurre Blanc recipe: 1/4 c fresh ginger root, Minced 3 T white wine vinegar 1/4 c heavy cream 1/4 lb butter Salt black pepper, Fresh Ground Mince the ginger. Combine the ginger, vinegar and 2 tablespoons of water in a…
Country Terrine.
18 Servings Ingredients of Country Terrine recipe: 1 1/2 lb beef livers (or pork livers) 1/2 c heavy cream 1/2 lb pork fat 1 1/2 lb pork, boneless 1 lg onion, chopped 1 T butter 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 T basil, Dried 1 T thyme, Dried 2 eggs 1 T salt 1…
Chocolate Mint Mousse
Ingredients of Chocolate Mint Mousse recipe: 8 oz  Semisweet chocolate 4     Egg yolks 1/3 c  Granulated sugar 1/3 c  White crème de menthe 1 1/2 t Unflavored gelatin (1/2 -package) 2 c     Heavy cream Fresh mint sprigs for -garnish…
Japanese Salad.
Preparation of Japanese Salad recipe: Cut some celery, apples, and truffles into fine shreds and mix with chrysanthemum flowers; season with salt and pepper. Put in a salad bowl and cover with a mayonnaise grainy mustard dressing. Garnish with chopped…
Fish a la Marseilles.
Cut two kinds of fish into slices; season with salt. Mince 2 cloves of garlic, 2 sprigs of parsley, 2 sprigs of thyme and 2 bay-leaves very fine. Add a pinch of pepper. Roll the fish in the spice. Then fry 2 sliced onions in butter; add 1 cup of…
Jewish Shallet.
Jewish Shallet recipe: Line a well-buttered pudding-dish with a rich pie-paste and cover with a layer of sliced apples. Sprinkle with cinnamon, grated lemon peel and small bits of butter, and moisten with white wine; then cover with a layer of the paste…
Chicken Chop Suey (CHINESE)
Cut all the meat of a chicken into thin strips; season with black pepper, and cayenne, and fry in hot lard. Add some ham, onion, celery, green bean sprouts and mushrooms cut fine. Moisten with 1/2 cup of stock. Add 1/4 cup of Chinese sauce; cover and let…
Bacon and Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
By Chef Murph Ingredients of Bacon and Cheddar Mashed Potatoes recipe: Mashed Potatoes1-1/2 lb. potatoes (about 4 medium potatoes), unpeeled, quartered1/2 cup mayo4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled1/4 tsp. garlic powder1/4 tsp. salt1/8 tsp.…
Apple Blush Pie
Apple Blush Pie 5 apples, peeled, cored and sliced 3/4 cup sugar 1 can (15.25-ounce) crushed pineapple 1/3 cup red cinnamon candies 2 tablespoons instant tapioca, uncooked 3 tablespoons butter, softened 2 9-inch pie crusts 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees…
Perfect No Bake Peanut Butter Balls
Perfect No Bake Peanut Recipe:: Butter Balls1 cup peanut butter 1 cup powdered milk 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut 1. Place peanut butter, powdered milk and honey into a large bowl and stir well using a…
Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust1 9-inch graham cracker pie crust 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree 2 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 2. In a large bowl, beat…
Christmas Dessert Recipes
Christmas Dessert Recipes 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts or almonds) 1 (8-ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls 2 apples,…