Chicken Slaw over Noodles

Chicken Slaw over Noodles By Chef K.T. Murphy Ingredients: 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 2 cups shredded green cabbage 2 cups shredded red cabbage 1 cup shredded carrot 1/4 cup sunflower nuts 1/2 cup low-fat Asian sesame-ginger dressing 1/2 cup chow mien noodles Instructions: Place both the red and green cabbage in a mixing bowl….

Citrus Carrot Combo

Citrus Carrot Combo By Chef K.T. Murphy Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small clove garlic, minced Freshly ground pepper to taste 2 cups grated carrots 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons chopped scallions Instructions: In large bowl combine grated carrots, chopped dill and chopped scallions. In separate bowl…

Homemade Cranberry Sauce Cocktail

Homemade Cranberry Sauce Cocktail By Chef K.T. Murphy Ingredients: 1 cup cranberries Juice of 1/2 lemon Sugar substitute to taste Instructions: Place the cranberries in the blender. Pour in the lemon juice and puree. Add the sugar substitute one teaspoon at time. Blend slightly after each addition. Taste after each addition and continue adding the…

Fruit and Nuts Cornbread Sausage Stuffing

Fruit and Nuts Cornbread Sausage Stuffing By Chef K.T. Murphy Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 medium onions, finely chopped 1 cup dried apricots, diced 2 cups celery, chopped 1 pound turkey sausage, crumbled 3 cups cornbread, crumbled 4 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped 1/2 cup parsley, chopped 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup chicken broth 1…

Jalapeno Style Mashed Potatoes

Jalapeno Style Mashed Potatoes By Chef K.T. Murphy Ingredients: 1 pound red potatoes, quartered 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 cup 1% milk, warmed 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1/8 teaspoon pepper Instructions: Fill a sauce pan 3/4 full of water. Place the pan over high heat and bring to a rapid boil. Once boiling…

Pear and Turnip Delight

Pear and Turnip Delight By Chef K.T. Murphy Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 1 lb turnips 3 pears 1 shallot, peeled and thinly sliced 3 tbsp unsalted butter 2/3 cup walnut halves Juice of ½ lemon Salt and pepper Handful of chopped parsley Instructions: Peel the turnips and cut them into half lengthwise. Then cut them into…

Fruity Couscous Salad

Fruity Couscous Salad By Chef K.T. Murphy Ingredients: 2 cups cooked whole-wheat couscous 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp orange juice 1 tbsp cider vinegar 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup blueberries 1/3 cup raspberries 1/2 cup mango, chopped 1/2 cup fresh peach, chopped 2 tbsp sesame seeds 2 tsp green onions, finely chopped…

Spiced Plums

Spiced Plums By Chef K.T. Murphy 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 in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and cook 30 seconds or…

CRANBERRY SALAD

An easy, sweet side dish that you can throw together in 5 minutes. This Cranberry Salad is perfect for the Thanksgiving table, or for any night! From:Deborah INGREDIENTS 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 14 oz can whole berry cranberry sauce 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple (drained) 1/2 cup…

Potato Slices with a Kick

Ingredients: 6 large potatoes 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon ground thyme 1 teaspoon rosemary 3/4 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 minced garlic clove 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut potatoes into wedges. Line wedges in a 9X13 inch, ungreased glass casserole dish. Mix all other ingredients in…

Pear and Turnip Delight

Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 1 lb turnips 3 pears 1 shallot, peeled and thinly sliced 3 tbsp unsalted butter 2/3 cup walnut halves Juice of ½ lemon Salt and pepper Handful of chopped parsley Instructions: Peel the turnips and cut them into halves lengthwise. Then cut them into 1/4inch thick slices. Cut the pears in half,…

Jalapeno Style Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 pound red potatoes, quartered 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 cup 1% milk, warmed 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1/8 teaspoon pepper Instructions: Fill a sauce pan 3/4 full of water. Place the pan over high heat and bring to a rapid boil. Once boiling, carefully add the potatoes. Bring back to a…

Bangin’ July Fourth Potato Salad

Ingredients: 3 1/2 pounds red potatoes 1 Cup lite Mayonnaise 1 (4.5 ounce) can of green chilies, chopped 1/3 Cup cilantro, chopped 3 green onions, chopped 2 Tablespoons lime juice 1 garlic clove, minced 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled   Instructions: Place a large pan of water over medium high heat. Bring water…

Baked Cauliflower with Parmesan Cheese

Serves 4 as a side dish Ingredients: 1 large head (about 8 cups) of cauliflower cut in 1 inch thick slices of cauliflower florets 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp dried marjoram ½ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated Salt and pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine cauliflower…