Christmas Morning Wife Saver
16 slices bread, remove crusts if preferred 16 slices of ham, turkey, bacon, or Canadian bacon 1 to 2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, grated 6 large eggs ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ to 1 teaspoon dry mustard ¼ cup chives, chopped 2 teaspoon…
Fully Loaded Potluck Potato Bake
2.5 – 3 pounds medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 cup evaporated low fat milk 1/2 cup light sour cream 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups (8-ounce package) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 6 slices bacon,…
Healthy Substitutes for White Flour
by Chef Murph K.T. These days everyone is looking for easy ways to change their diet. One way to improve your diet is by pinpointing appropriate substitutions to use in foods you love.One of the biggest misconceptions in our society’s diet is based upon…
What Is Tofu Cooking With It
by Chef Murph K.T. What Is Tofu Cooking With It is a question? Tofu, also called ‘bean curd’ and ‘soybean curd’ has come to be synonymous with vegetarian food. With its invention presumed to be in China, over 2000 years ago Tofu is a replacement for meat…
Fresh Ginger Peas Recipes
Fresh Ginger Peas Add the flavor of fresh grated ginger to plain peas and make them special! These are especially good if you use fresh peas rather than canned. Ingredients: 1 cup of fresh peas 2 Tablespoons of chicken stock 1 clove of minced garlic ½…
Choosing the Right Onion
Choosing the Right Onion How to choose the right Onion? Can you have a hamburger without a slice of onion on it? What about a hot dog without diced onions? Well, certainly you CAN have these without onions, but they won’t be quite as good. If, however,…
5 Ways to Cook with Cabbage
5 Ways to Cook with Cabbage Here are 5 Ways to Cook with Cabbage. Cabbage is one vegetable people don’t cook often because they don’t think there’s much you can do with it besides the usual coleslaw or sauerkraut.  Thankfully, that isn’t true! Cabbage is…
Choosing the Perfect Potato
Choosing the Perfect Potato Do you know how to choose the perfect potato to use for making mashed potatoes? What about the right one for baked? Does it make a difference which type of potato you use when preparing a specific recipe or are all potatoes…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
What Mexico Has For Breakfast
What Mexico Has For Breakfast By Chef K.T. Murphy El Desayuno is known as Breakfast in Mexico. It consists of a hardy meal containing many colors, spices and flavors. Breakfast varies depending on the region. Some produce is not available in other…
Mexican Breakfast Burrito
Ingredients of Mexican Breakfast Burrito recipe Servings 4 tablespoons butter, divided 3 Potatoes shredded hash browns cooked 1 package Taco mix or see below 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers 1 pound ground breakfast sausage ,…
Yeast Raised Christmas Waffles
Ingredients of Yeast Raised Christmas Waffles recipe: 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 2 cups warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon white sugar 4 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla…
Malted Milk Waffles
Ingredients Malted Milk Waffles recipe: 1/3 cup malted milk powder 2 1/2 cups buttermilk pancake mix 2 tablespoons white sugar 2 eggs, separated 1 1/3 cups buttermilk 1/2 cup butter, melted Directions In a large bowl, stir together malted milk powder,…
Crispy Walnut Maple Waffles
Ingredients Crispy Walnut Maple Waffles recipe: 2 1/2 cups dry pancake mix 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped…
Wild Rice Pecan Waffles
Ingredients of Wild Rice Pecan Waffles recipe: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, separated 2/3 cup milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice 1/2 cup chopped pecans Directions In a bowl, combine the…
Waffle Cookies I
Ingredients Waffle Cookies I recipe: 1 pound butter 2 1/3 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon salt 9 eggs 4 1/8 cups all-purpose flour Directions Preheat the waffle iron on medium setting. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and…
Mom’s Best Waffles
Ingredients of Mom’s Best Waffles recipe: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 2 eggs 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Directions In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder,…
Waffles II
Ingredients of Waffles II recipe: 2 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups milk 6 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 eggs, separated Directions Preheat waffle iron. In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking…
VEGETABLE CONFETTI
VEGETABLE CONFETTI 1 sm. zucchini, shredded 1 sm. yellow squash, shredded 2 carrots, shredded 1 sm. onion, sliced thin 2 tbsp. water 2 tsp. margarine Combine the zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, onion, and water in a skillet. Cover and cook over medium…
SWEET POTATOES A LA ORANGE
SWEET POTATOES A LA ORANGE 2 lb. sweet potatoes, cooked or 2 lb. vacuum packed sweet potatoes 2 tbsp. margarine, melted 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 16 dried apricot halves Fresh orange slices Arrange the sweet potatoes in a shallow baking dish. Combine the…