Easy Apple Cider
Ingredients for Easy Apple Cider: 1 (64 fluid ounce) bottle apple cider 3 cinnamon sticks 1 teaspoon whole allspice 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1/3 cup brown sugar DIRECTIONS: In a slow cooker, combine apple cider and cinnamon sticks. Wrap allspice and…
Cranberry Muffins
Ingredients of Cranberry Muffins: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons orange zest 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 cup…
Country Banana Bread
Ingredients of Country Banana Bread: 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix 3 eggs 1 1/3 cups vegetable oil 4 bananas, mashed DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch pan. In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix,…
Date and Nut Bread
Date and Nut Bread INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups hot water 1 1/2 cups dates, pitted and chopped 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped walnuts 2 3/4 cups all-purpose…
Grandmother’s Famous Cranberry Bread
Grandmother’s Famous Cranberry Bread INGREDIENTS: 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup butter 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon orange zest 3/4 cup orange juice 1…
Stuffed Mushrooms II
Stuffed Mushrooms II Recipe INGREDIENTS: 1 pound fresh mushrooms, stems removed 1 (12 ounce) package chicken-flavor stuffing mix 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 10 3/4 fluid ounces milk DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. (175…
Eggnog I
Ingredients of Eggnog recipe: 2 egg yolks 1/4 cup white sugar 1 pinch salt 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons rum 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1 pinch ground nutmeg DIRECTIONS: In the top of a double boiler, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar and salt. Add milk…
Eggnog II
INGREDIENTS: 6 eggs, beaten 2 1/4 cups milk 1/3 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 teaspoons white sugar 1 pinch ground nutmeg DIRECTIONS: In a large saucepan, combine the eggs, milk and 1/3 cup sugar. Cook and stir…
Eggnog Extreme
INGREDIENTS: 12 egg yolks 2 cups white sugar 1 (750 milliliter) bottle white rum 1 quart half-and-half cream 1 quart heavy cream 12 egg whites 1 cup white sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl, combine egg yolks, 2 cups sugar and…
Hot Buttered Apple Cider
INGREDIENTS: 1 (16 ounce) bottle apple cider 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice DIRECTIONS: In slow cooker over low heat, cook apple cider with maple syrup for 20 minutes or until…
Cranberry Nut Bread I
Cranberry Nut Bread I Recipe: INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup chopped cranberries 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 egg 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3/4 cup…
Cranberry Nut Bread II
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup butter 1 egg 3/4 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon grated orange zest 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 1/2 cup…
Apple-Cranberry Crisp
INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored and thinly sliced 3/4 cup cranberries 1/4 cup white sugar 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed light brown…
Assertiveness
by Chef Murph Being assertive is a skill that comes naturally to some but not to all. It’s a trait and skill that can get you far in life. When balanced evenly with ego. However, if not kept in check, assertiveness can come across as abrasive, rude,…
Apple, Cranberry, and Pear Crisp
INGREDIENTS: 2 Rome Beauty apples – peeled, cored, and cubed 2 Comice pears – peeled, cored, and cubed 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons honey 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2…
Cheeseball II
Cheeseball II Recipe INGREDIENTS: 1 (8 ounces) package cream cheese 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese 1 (8 ounces) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 (6 ounces) package sliced ham, chopped 6 ounces thin-sliced beef…
Ageless, Starts In Your Mind
By Chef K.T.Murphy Ageless, Starts In Your Mind: Everyone grows older and eventually dies; it’s just the natural way of life. Picture of David with his new nephew Over the weekend my partner and I had a talk about age. We were at dinner. Ladies across…
30 Ways To Overcome Difficulties
Here is the WordPress download enjoy Chef Murph Personal Strengths 30 ways Your Strength From Within If there’s one thing in life which we must all work hard to overcome, it’s the difficulties that we face in life. That gives us experience. Sometimes we…
Is It Possible Heart Disease is Preventable?
by Chef K.T. Murphy PhD Is It Possible Heart Disease is Preventable? While it’s true that heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the US for both women and men, it’s also true that you have some control over certain risk factors that lead up to heart…
Daily Incorporating Of Movement
by Chef Murph K.T. Daily Incorporating Of Movement: Diet and exercise are important partners in achieving/maintaining a healthy weight. But how much exercise, and how intense? While resources like gyms are great for slimming down and bulking up, they are…
Thanksgiving Ambrosia
Ingredients: 2 grapefruit(sectioned) 3 oranges(sectioned) 2 tangerines(sectioned) 1/3 to 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. shredded coconut. Instructions: Place half the fruits in serving dish; sprinkle with half the sugar and coconut. Add remaining fruits, sugar and…
Cranberry Pecan Pie
Cranberry Pecan Pie Recipe INGREDIENTS: 1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust 1 cup cranberries 3 eggs 2/3 cup white sugar 1 cup dark corn syrup 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon ground mace 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup…
Cranberry Nut Pie
INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1 egg 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup melted butter DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C.) Butter a 9 inch pie plate…
Cranberry Cream Pie II
Cranberry Cream Pie II Recipe INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons white sugar 1/3 cup chopped pecans 6 tablespoons butter, melted 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla…
Cranberry Cream Pie I
Cranberry Cream Pie I Recipe INGREDIENTS: 2 cups boiling water to cover 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 1/4 cups milk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup butter, diced 1 (9 inch) pie…
Cranberry Apple Pie II
Cranberry Apple Pie II Recipe INGREDIENTS: 6 apples 1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie…
