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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Hubby’s Favorite Breakfast Bake
Ingredients for Hubby’s Favorite Breakfast Bake recipe 1 pound Johnsonville Mild Italian Sausage, cooked 1 yellow onion, chopped, sautéed in sausage grease 7 eggs ½ cup milk 1 (20-ounce) bag frozen Ore-Ida diced hash browns 1 (8-ounce)…
Lemon-Herb Marinade
Ingredients 1/3cup olive or vegetable oil 1/4cup lemon juice Note: If using fresh lemon grate the peel Just a little 1 tablespoon chopped fresh 2 teaspoons chopped fresh 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cloves garlic, Pasted, Minced chopped Note:…
Homestyle Mashed Potatoes
Homestyle Mashed Potatoes Serves: 4 Ingredients 6 large potatoes, peeled, cubed and boiled 1 (8-ounce) can evaporated milk 1 stick margarine Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions 1. After potatoes are peeled, diced, boiled and drained,…
Sweet Potato Pineapple Casserole
A unique twist on a beloved classic, this sweet potato pineapple casserole is sure to be a crowd pleaser. It’s extra sweet and can be prepared the night before so you can enjoy Christmas without slaving away in the kitchen. Sweet Potato…
Buttermilk Biscuits
Buttermilk Biscuits Makes: 16 Chilling Time: 20 min Cooking Time: 12 min Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup buttermilk Instructions 1. Preheat…
Honey Pumpkin Pie
2 lg. eggs 1/4 cup of honey 1 cup evaporated of skim milk 1 cup cooked of pumpkin 1 1/2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice 1/4 teaspoon of salt 2 teaspoons of orange juice concentrate With electric mixer, beat eggs until foamy (1 minute). Add honey, milk,…
Apple & Pumpkin Pie
To make Apple & Pumpkin Pie you need ingredients 1 (9″) deep dish pie crust 1/2 cup packed of brown sugar 1 tablespoon of cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1/4 cup of water 2 tablespoons of butter 2 cups of peeled, sliced…
Apple & Pumpkin Pie
To make Apple & Pumpkin Pie you need these ingredients 1 (9″) deep dish pie crust 1/2 cup packed of brown sugar 1 tablespoon of cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1/4 cup of water 2 tablespoons of butter 2 cups of peeled,…
Pumpkin Pie Upside Down Cake
Pumpkin Pie Upside Down Cake Recipe: 1 (29 oz.) of pumpkin 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1 1/4 cups of sugar 3 teaspoons of cinnamon 1 teaspoon of nutmeg 3 eggs, well beaten 1 (12 oz.) can of evaporated milk For The Topping: 1 box of yellow cake mix (not pudding…
