5 Energizing Low Carb Breakfasts Ideas
By now, it has been pounded into your head more times than you’d like to remember; breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Yet, many people skip this meal altogether, for reasons that range from no time– to can’t stomach food– to…
How Much Water should I Drink
by Chef Murph How much water should you be drinking to be healthy? Take your current weight and divide by two. Take that number and drink that many ounces of water a day. So if you weigh 130 pounds you should drink 65 ounces of water a day. Another…
5 Benefits Of Interval Training For Heart Health
Aerobic exercise has long been recommended as key to keeping your heart healthy. However, recently a new fitness program has become popular that proves to be even more effective in fighting cardiovascular disease, and significantly improving your overall…
5 Benefits Of Eating Seafood For Good Health
There is no doubt that fish is generally good for you. It contains a great source of vitamin D, protein, and omega 3 fatty acids, which protect against heart disease, stroke, dementia, and some types of cancers. Fish should be a part of your regular…
4 Low Carb Tips For People With Type 2 Diabetes
Over 29 million (9.3%) of Americans have diabetes, according to a report released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.  Of those with diabetes, one in four doesn’t know he or she has it.  According to the National Diabetes Statistic Report,…
2 Healthy Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
We are what we eat, that is an old saying and really it’s quite true. Eating healthy should start early in life, kids should be taught early on how to make healthy food choices so that as they grow those habits will stick with them. Many times…
How Much Water Should I be Drinking???
How much water should you be drinking to be healthy? Take your current weight and divide by two. Take that number of ounces you should be drinking a day. So if you weigh 130 pounds, you should drink 65 ounces of water a day. Let’s Get…
Awarded Top 100 Chef Blogs
Thank you, for your support! Ranked in the top 100 Chef Blogs to read for 2017. I have been Awarded this 3 years in a row by foodies and chefs from around the world. Hope to move up the list for next year. XoxoX Chef Murph
2017 Top 100 Chef Blogs
Thank you, for your support! Ranked in the top 100 Chef Blogs to read for 2017. I have been Awarded this 3 years in a row by foodies and chefs from around the world. Hope to move up the list for next year. XoxoX Chef Murph
White Bean and Rosemary Dip
White Bean and Rosemary Dip: Ingredients: 1 (19oz) can Great Northern, Navy, or Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tbsp rosemary leaves Hot pepper sauce Instructions Puree all ingredients in a food processor or…
Warm Quinoa Salad with Tomatoes and Spinach
Warm Quinoa Salad with Tomatoes and Spinach: Serves about 2 Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups of cooked quinoa 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups baby spinach leaves 1 ½ cup cocktail tomatoes, halved Dash of extra virgin olive oil 2 green onions, sliced Sea salt and…
Veggie Swiss Delight
Veggie Swiss Delight: Ingredients: 3 large carrots, thinly sliced 1 large onion cut in wedges 1 package (12-ounce) large mushrooms, quartered 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 bunch broccoli, cut into small pieces 1 small zucchini, cut into chunks 2 slices…
Vegetarian Stroganoff
Vegetarian Stroganoff: Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 onion, finely sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 lb mushrooms of your choice, chopped ½ cup white wine 1 tsp paprika 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 3 tbsp natural yogurt 1 tbsp…
Vegan Oatmeal and Cranberry Cookies
Instructions: ¾ cup vegan margarine ¾ cup brown sugar 1/3 cup sugar ½ cup soy milk 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp cloves ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg 3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats 1 cup dried cranberries…
Vegan Chocolate Rice Pudding
Vegan Chocolate Rice Pudding: (Serves 4) Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice (sweet if possible) 1 ½ cups water 2 cups Rice Dream Vanilla Dash of salt 1 8oz package sugar-free Jello Cook and Serve Chocolate Pudding ¼ cups almonds, slivered Instructions: In a…
Turkey and Chinese Style Vegetables
Turkey and Chinese Style Vegetables: Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 onion, sliced 2 celery ribs, sliced 2 cups turkey breast, cooked and cubed 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts sliced, drained 1 1/4 cup reduced sodium chicken broth 2 Tbsp.…
Tomato Broccoli Lunch
Tomato Broccoli Lunch: Ingredients: 1 broccoli bunch 12 cherry tomatoes 3 tablespoons minced parsley 2 tablespoons chopped chives Salt to taste Instructions: Wash and cut broccoli. Slice tomatoes into quarters. Place cut up broccoli in a take along bowl.…
Thai Noodle Salad
Thai Noodle Salad: Serves 4 Ingredients: Dressing: 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated 2 tbsp salt-reduced soy sauce 2 tbsp sesame oil 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/3 cup kecap manis (Indonesian soy sauce) 17 oz…
Spring Garden Swiss Steak
Spring Garden Swiss Steak: Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon all purpose flour 1 teaspoon dried parsley 4 (4 oz.) lean cube beefsteaks ½ cup chopped spring onions 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup chopped celery 1 (15 oz.) can chunky tomato sauce 1 (10 ¾ oz.) can…
Spiced Plums
Spiced Plums: Ingredients: Canola oil 3 tablespoons minced shallots 1 1/2 pounds red plums (4-6), unpeeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick 2 tablespoons Splenda (optional) 1/4 teaspoons ground allspice 1/8 teaspoons ground ginger Instructions: Heat canola oil…
Sparkling Honey Limeade
Sparkling Honey Limeade: Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ginger 1 cup honey 2 cups water 2 cups sparkling water 1 cup lime juice Instructions: In a saucepan over medium heat bring the ginger, honey, and water to a quick boil. Allow mixture to boil 2 minutes…
Savory Vegan Onion Pie
Savory Vegan Onion Pie: Ingredients: 1 ready-made 9″ uncooked and unsweetened pie shell (make sure it is vegan) 2 tbsp olive oil 3 large onions, chopped 1/3 cup tofu, mashed 2 tbsp wholemeal flour 1 tbsp couscous 1 cup soy milk Salt and pepper…
Salmon and Spinach Gratin
Salmon and Spinach Gratin: Ingredients: 1 lb salmon fillets, washed and dried ½ stock cube 1 tsp cornflour 2 cups single cream 3 tbsp pine nuts 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed Butter Salt and pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 400ºF. Grease an ovenproof…
Roast Beef with Coleslaw
Roast Beef with Coleslaw: Serves 4 Ingredients: ½ red cabbage, finely shredded 1 small yellow bell pepper, finely chopped 1 small red onion, chopped 4 oz radishes, grated 1 ½ tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 4 tbsp natural yogurt 2 tsp chili sauce 1 lime,…
Red Kidney Bean Spread
Red Kidney Bean Spread: Yields 1.5 cups Ingredients: 1 (15.25oz) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 red bell pepper 1 green bell pepper 1 tbsp tomato paste 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind ½ tsp fresh lemon juice Dash of cayenne pepper Salt and pepper…
Quick Chilli Shrimp Pasta
Quick Chilli Shrimp Pasta: Ingredients: 2 cups of cooked, peeled, and ready to eat shrimp 1 clove garlic crushed 1 tablespoon deseeded and chopped chilli 1 tablespoon olive oil Juice of one lemon Fresh chopped parsley to garnish Salt and pepper to taste…