Tailgating Foods, that are a threat to Gluten Sufferers.
By K.T. Murphy AKA: Chef Murph  Tailgating Foods, that are a threat to Gluten Sufferers! Try grilled pineapple soaked in rum or bourbon. One of my Favorites. Tailgates and parties are as much about the food as they are about the big game. Maybe you’ve…
Simple Pie Crust
EDIT Simple Pie Crust Making the Crust Simple THE CRUST: 2 Tablespoons Melted Butter 3 Tablespoons Hot Water 1 Cup Bisquick Powder Mix To make Simple Pie Crust,Poke the bottom and sides with a fork, place parchment paper and fill with two cups of rice.…
Simple Peach Pie
Simple Peach Pie made with Jello Making the Crust Simple  To make a Simple Peach Pie First make the crust. THE CRUST: 2 Tablespoons Melted Butter 3 Tablespoons Hot Water 1 Cup Bisquick Powder Mix Poke the bottom and sides with a fork, place parchment…
Super Stuffed Bourbon Potato Skins
Super Stuffed Potato Skins Ingredients Super Stuffed Bourbon Potato Skins are listed below 6 baking potatoes 1 c. shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese 1 c. sour cream 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper ¼ c. bacon bits (Use real bacon or sausage) 3 scallions,…
Tequila Mojito
Tequila Mojito Ingredients to make refreshing Tequila Mojito 1 c. water 3/4 c. sugar 1 c. fresh mint sprigs 2 c. 7-up, chilled 1 c. fresh lime juice 1/2 c. tequila Directions: In a small pan over medium heat, bring the water and sugar to a boil. Stir and…
Tex Mex Sliders
Tex Mex Sliders  Ingredients Tex Mex Sliders are 3 tbsp. salsa 1/3 c. bread crumbs 1 ½ lbs. lean ground beef 6 slices Pepper Jack cheese, halved 12 Pre-baked dinner rolls or mini buns Extra salsa as condiment Directions: In large bowl, combine beef,…
White Bean Soup
White Bean Soup Ingredients (serves 8): 1 lb Great Northern beans 2 quarts of water 2 1/2 lbs of ham hocks or shanks 2 tsp. dried rosemary 1 cup yellow onions, diced 1 cup celery, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 3 cloves garlic, diced Fresh parsley for…
Raspberry Beer Cocktail
Raspberry Beer Cocktail Ingredients for Raspberry Beer Cocktail are 3/4 cup fresh or frozen raspberries 3 (12-oz.) bottles beer, chilled 1 (12-oz.) frozen raspberry lemonade concentrate, thawed 1/2 cup vodka 1 lime or lemon and ½ cup fresh raspberries…
Pina Colada Punch
by Chef Murph Pina Colada Punch  Ingredients for Pina Colada Punch are 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple 2 (15 oz.) cans cream of coconut 1 (46 oz.) can pineapple juice, chilled 1 (32 oz.) bottle club soda, chilled 2 c. light rum (optional) Directions: In…
No-Fuss Rocky Road Brownies
by Chef Murph No-Fuss Rocky Road Brownies Ingredients for No-Fuss Rocky Road Brownies  1 family size box of brownie mix (try Betty Crocker Supremes) The ingredients listed on the box to make the brownies 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup mini…
Mango Guacamole
by Chef Murph Mango Guacamole Ingredients 1/3 c. red onion, chopped 4 tbsp. lime juice 1 small jalapeno pepper (2 if you like it hot) 4 avocados, peeled and pitted 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 large mango – peeled, seeded, and chopped ½ tsp.…
Jalapeno Cornbread
by Chef Murph Jalapeno Cornbread Ingredients 1 c. cornmeal 1 c. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. sugar 4 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 egg 1 c. buttermilk 1/3 c. sour cream 1/4 c. vegetable oil 1 small can diced jalapenos 1/2 c. frozen corn,…
Baked Honey-Pecan Chicken
by Chef Murph Baked Honey-Pecan Chicken Ingredients 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 eggs 1 c. honey, divided 1 c. pecans, finely chopped 1 c. bread crumbs Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. You’ll need two small bowls for this recipe. Bowl…
Hearty Three Bean Chili
by Chef Murph Hearty Three Bean Chili Ingredients: 2 large onions 4 garlic cloves 4 tomatoes 2 tsp. dried oregano leaves 3 tbsp. chili powder a2 (16 oz) can chili beans in sauce 2 (16 oz) can dark red kidney beans, drained 2 (16 oz) can garbanzo beans,…
Ham and Pickle Pinwheel Appetizers
by Chef Murph Ham and Pickle Pinwheel Appetizers Ingredients: 1 package ham lunchmeat 1 jar dill pickles 1 (8oz) container whipped cream cheese Directions: Lay a piece of ham on a plate and spread the softened cream cheese in a thin layer over the ham.…
Cran-Raspberry Vodka Spritzer
by Chef Murph Cran-Raspberry Vodka Spritzer Ingredients (makes 4) 1 cup raspberry vodka, chilled 4 cups cranberry juice, chilled 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 cup lime juice 8 cups club soda, chilled Directions: Start by making the lime syrup. To do this,…
Chocolate Macaroons
by Chef Murph Chocolate Macaroons Ingredients: 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips 2 egg whites ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup sugar ½ tsp. vanilla extract 1 ½ cups sweetened flaked coconut Parchment paper Directions: Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet…
Cajun Lemonade Drink
by Chef Murph Cajun Lemonade Drink Ingredients (makes 1) 1 1/2 ounce vodka or light rum 1/2 ounce Pimm’s No. 1 1 ounce fresh lemon juice 1/2 ounce simple syrup 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce 1 ounce 7-Up Directions: In a shaker with ice, combine all…
Buffalo Chicken Salad
by Chef Murph Buffalo Chicken Salad Ingredients: 4 cups lettuce, chopped 2 large carrot, shredded 1/2 cup of your favorite cheese 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt & pepper to taste 2 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp hot sauce ½ tsp. Cayenne pepper Ranch…
Bohemian Cocktail
by Chef Murph Bohemian Cocktail Ingredients (makes 6): 9 oz. Martini & Rossi Rosso Vermouth 12 oz. Orange Juice 6 oz. Cranberry juice 2 oz. Grenadine Directions: To each glass… Add ½ glass of ice Pour in 1 ½ oz of Vermouth Next add 2 oz. orange juice…
Game Day Menus
by Chef Murph Game Day Menus You just can’t have a great Game Day party without wonderful foods to enhance the enjoyment of the event. Whether you are a plan-ahead kind of person or need some last minute meal or snack ideas for your Game Day party, these…
Game Day Parties: Appetizers
by Chef Murph Game Day Parties: Appetizers Make Ahead Appetizers Whether it’s game day, holiday parties, or family get-togethers, it’s best to try to prepare food in advance. If you are hosting a party, making food ahead of the event allows you to…
Hosting a Game Day Party
by Chef Murph Hosting a Game Day Party – Tips Football Back, Hockey; no reason you can’t still enjoy a party. In fact, if you have football fans (or any sport fans) in your home, these tips for hosting a game day party will help you make sure…
Focaccia Bread
by Chef Murph Focaccia Bread Ingredients: 9 oz water 1tsp Yeast 13 oz Flour 2 tsp Salt 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Tsp Coarse Salt While at the shore at sea level: area washed, cleaned, and sanitized, with solution at the ready. All items were measured,…
Healthy Apple Pecan Bran Muffins w/Sweet Butter Cream
Apple Pecan Muffins w/Sweet Butter Cream Ingredients: 4 oz Granny Smith apples 2 Tsp Lemon Zest 2 oz Pecans 9 oz Whole Wheat Flour self Rising 1.5 Tsp Baking powder .5 Tsp Cinnamon 6 oz. Browns Sugar 1 egg 7 oz milk (I use Soy or Almond Milk) 1 oz Rice…
Buffalo City Mission, Buffalo, NY
by Chef Murph Morning, everyone. I have been on the road cooking at shelters to get more experience in structure and giving back; needed a change. Up in Buffalo, NY for my children’s great grand mother passing at age 104. Worked with Glen from the…
