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…
10 Natural Remedies For Kidney Stones
10 Natural Remedies For Kidney Stones,I write this article for reason the mother of my children has for the last year has had multi number of surgery’s with stones the size of golf balls and tubes out her back etc… Our kidneys are very…
Asparagus – Love It or Hate It
Asparagus – Love It or Hate It – But How Do You Use It? Asparagus-love it or hate it? Not everyone does. In fact, some people say they don’t like the vegetable but it may be more than they’ve never really tried it. Love it or hate it, unless you know how…
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 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…
Tequila Mojito
Tequila Mojito Ingredients to make refreshing Tequila Mojito 1 c. water 3/4 c. sugar 1 c. fresh mint sprigs 2 c. 7-up, chilled 1 c. fresh lime juice 1/2 c. tequila Directions: In a small pan over medium heat, bring the water and sugar to a boil. Stir and…
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…
Pina Colada Punch
by Chef Murph Pina Colada Punch  Ingredients for Pina Colada Punch are 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple 2 (15 oz.) cans cream of coconut 1 (46 oz.) can pineapple juice, chilled 1 (32 oz.) bottle club soda, chilled 2 c. light rum (optional) Directions: In…
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.…
Hearty Three Bean Chili
by Chef Murph Hearty Three Bean Chili Ingredients: 2 large onions 4 garlic cloves 4 tomatoes 2 tsp. dried oregano leaves 3 tbsp. chili powder a2 (16 oz) can chili beans in sauce 2 (16 oz) can dark red kidney beans, drained 2 (16 oz) can garbanzo beans,…
Focaccia Bread
by Chef Murph Focaccia Bread Ingredients: 9 oz water 1tsp Yeast 13 oz Flour 2 tsp Salt 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Tsp Coarse Salt While at the shore at sea level: area washed, cleaned, and sanitized, with solution at the ready. All items were measured,…
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…
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…
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,…