BBQ Grilling Versus Smoking – The Great Debate
We all have heard about barbecuing, but we are unaware of the real tricks in it. Barbecuing is also a form of art. To a person who is new to this art may get confused, because cooking meat in an open fire is a really tricky method. In order to get a…
The Origin of Scotch and Irish Whiskey
The origin of Irish whisky is a little cloudy, no one is actually sure when it was 1st created, it is surmised that brewing started sometime in the 12th century.
Stuffed Cherry Peppers
Ingredients 1 (14 ounce) jar cherry peppers1/4 pound ground beef1/4 pound sausage1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 egg Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).Drain peppers and remove all seeds.In a medium mixing bowl, combine ground beef,…
Dill Pickle Appetizers
Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 tablespoon onion juice1 tablespoon grated onion1 (1 pound) loaf white bread, crusts trimmed1 (22 ounce) jar baby dill pickles Directions In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese,…
Cherry Waldorf Salad
Ingredients 2 large apples, chopped1 tablespoon lemon juice2 celery ribs, chopped1 cup pitted tart red cherries1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup sour cream2 tablespoons honey1/8 teaspoon salt Directions…
Pork Apple Burgers
Ingredients 2 pounds ground pork1 Granny Smith apple – peeled, cored and chopped1 sweet onion, finely chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1/4 cup teriyaki sauce1 egg8 hamburger buns1 (20 ounce) can sliced pineapple, drained Directions Preheat grill for…
Cherry Cola Salad
Ingredients 1 (6 ounce) package cherry gelatin1 1/2 cups boiling water1 1/2 cups cola carbonated beverage1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling whipped topping Directions Dissolve gelatin in water. Add cola and pie filling; mix well. Pour into an 8-in.…
Strawberry Whip
Ingredients 2 (6 ounce) packages strawberry flavored gelatin4 cups water1 cup frozen strawberries, thawed1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed Directions Combine gelatin with 2 cups boiling water; mix well. When dissolved, add 2 cups cold…
BBQ Potato Roast
Ingredients 10 potatoes, peeled and halved1/2 cup vegetable oil2 tablespoons seasoned salt Directions Preheat grill for high heat.Place potatoes in a large saucepan with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes, or until…
Frozen Strawberry Margarita
Ingredients 6 fluid ounces tequila2 fluid ounces triple sec8 ounces frozen strawberries4 fluid ounces frozen limeade concentrate6 cups ice Directions Place ice in a blender and crush for 15 to 20 seconds. Add frozen strawberries, tequila, triple sec, and…
Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops
Ingredients 6 (1 inch thick) boneless pork chops6 tablespoons process cheese sauce12 slices bacon Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through but still flexible.Wrap two…
Cucumber and Dill Pasta Salad
Ingredients 2 cups macaroni2 cups cucumber – peeled, seeded and chopped1 cup chopped tomatoes1 cup low-fat sour cream1/2 cup skim milk1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill weed1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon distilled…
Summer Garden Pork Chops
Ingredients 2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons garlic powder2 teaspoons fresh rosemary4 pork chops2 carrots, chopped1 onion, chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped2 leeks, chopped1 large zucchini, chopped2 tablespoons minced garlic5 small tomatoes, coarsely…
Almond-Honey Wheat Bread
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups water (70 to 80 degrees F)1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened2 teaspoons salt2 cups bread flour2 cups whole wheat flour2/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted3 teaspoons active dry yeast Directions In bread machine…
Spinach and Strawberry Daiquiri Salad
Ingredients 1/4 cup lime juice1/4 cup honey1/4 teaspoon poppy seeds1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 cup vegetable oil1 cup sliced almonds1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup white sugar1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach, rinsed and dried2 pints sliced fresh strawberries1…
Maple Ricotta Parfait with Almonds and Plums
Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter1/3 cup maple syrup, divided6 black plums, pitted and sliced1 1/4 cups part-skim ricotta cheese1/2 cup sliced California Almonds, roasted* Directions Heat butter in a saute pan. Add 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and gently…
Strawberry Cream Freeze
Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened1 cup cold milk1 (3.4 ounce) package JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding1 1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP,Whipped Topping,20 NILLA Wafers, coarsely broken1 cup sliced fresh strawberries1/2…
HERBED TOMATOES
Ingredients 6 ripe tomatoes, peeled and sliced1 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper1/2 tsp. dried thyme or marjoram, crushed1/4 c. finely snipped parsley1/4 c. snipped chives2/3 c. salad oil1/4 c. tarragon vinegar Directions Place tomatoes in bowl;…
Vegan “Beef” Stew
Vegan “Beef” Stew Here is a quick recipe for Vegan “Beef” Stew which is remarkably similar in taste to real beef stew, but made with kidney beans for that no-cholesterol, no-fat goodness. Ingredients:1/2 cup dried beans (or one…
101 About B Vitamins
101 About B Vitamins By Chef Murph B Vitamins are water-soluble and essential for many functions within the body; it is vital that we have a sufficient quantity of each of them. These vitamins are essential for many internal body functions including the…
White BBQ Sauce
White BBQ SauceUse this vinegary, North Alabama specialty asboth basting and finishing sauce on smoked or grilledchicken, fish, and seafood. Very Similar to a North (Kak-a-laka) Carolina Sauce Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup apple cider vinegar3…
 Wedding Soup
Wedding Soup 1 ½ quarts rich chicken broth ½ lb. escarole, cleaned free of the tough stems, and cut into long strips ½ lb. ground pork 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tbsp. minced shallot 1 tbsp. chopped parsley 1 egg yolk Salt and pepper 1 c. cooked…
Hemp For Your Health
Hemp For Your Health By Chef K.T. Murph Use hemp seed for your health! You have likely heard about the struggle between states and the federal government regarding the cultivation of industrial hemp. But, did you know that hemp barely has any resemblance…
Twist On An Old Irish Recipe
Try out this unique recipe by adding a Twist On An Old Irish Recipe, which will give you an extraordinary taste you never forget. Chefs around the globe have long turned to spirits to add levels of complexity and flavor to their favorite recipes, so it…
Vegetarian Lasagna
Vegetarian Lasagna is made by adding varieties of vegetables which makes this recipe healthy. Lasagna Noodles10 ounce Pk frozen chopped Broccoli14 1/2 ounce Can Tomatoes15 ounce Can Tomato Sauce1 cup Chopped Celery1 cup Chopped Onion1 cup Chopped…
Protein Choices To Lower Maintain Healthy LDL
Your Best Protein Choices To Lower And Maintain Healthy LDL Cholesterol by Chef Murph There are plenty of trendy diets out there for high protein diets, however, this can lead to high levels of cholesterol if you’re choosing the wrong protein types.…