Why? Eat And Enjoy Raw Veggies, 20 Ways Too

Why? Eat And Enjoy Raw Veggies, 20 Ways Too Chef K.T. Murphy For some, the thought of eating vegetables is almost too much to bear, and while eating raw vegetables might not sound that appealing, there are numerous health benefits to doing so: Very low in calories No fat in the vegetables themselves and fat…

Brussels Sprouts Nature’s Perfect Food For Your Health

Brussels Sprouts Nature’s Perfect Food For Your Health by Chef K.T. Murphy Yea Right, you just may remember Brussels sprouts as those small, round veggies that ended up on your plate as a child. Like most children, you probably didn’t want to eat them or cringed at the way they smelled while cooking. Despite these…

Basil Broccoli Tureen

Basil Broccoli Tureen by Chef K.T. Murphy Ingredients 4-1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh broccoli 1/2 white wine 4 egg whites 2 egg yolks 1 T. grated Parmesan cheese 2 tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp dried basil 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 12 cherry tomatoes, halved Fresh basil leaves (optional)   Directions: Combine broccoli and water…

Cool Summer Fruits And Vegetables That Boost Your Health

Cool Summer Fruits And Vegetables That Boost Your Health by Chef K.T. Murphy We all crave that time of year when we get to show off some skin and enjoy being outdoors in the warm, sunny weather. However, the best part about summer is that it brings us a plethora of fresh fruits and vegetables….

Crab Crepes En Casserole

Crab Crepes En Casserole By Chef K.T. Murphy Ingredients: 1/3 cup scallion; chopped 1/2 cup mushrooms, fresh; sliced 1/2 teaspoon thyme, whole, dried 1 tablespoon margarine; melted 1 1/2 teaspoon flour 1/4 cup skim milk; , plus 2 t 2 tablespoon dry white wine 1/2 lb crabmeat, lump; drained & flaked 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh;…

Crab Crepes En Casserole

Crab Crepes En Casserole By Chef K.T. Murphy Ingredients: 1/3 cup scallion; chopped 1/2 cup mushrooms, fresh; sliced 1/2 teaspoon thyme, whole, dried 1 tablespoon margarine; melted 1 1/2 teaspoon flour 1/4 cup skim milk; , plus 2 t 2 tablespoon dry white wine 1/2 lb crabmeat, lump; drained & flaked 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh;…

Crab Broccoli Casserole

Crab Broccoli Casserole By Chef K.T. Murphy Ingredients: 1 each bunch broccoli 2 tablespoon butter 1/2 lb crab meat 1 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 2 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup chili sauce (chili salsa) 1 cup cheddar cheese grated 1 each small onion diced 1 dash sea salt 1 dash cayenne…

Crab Artichoke Heart & Pasta Casserole

Crab Artichoke Heart & Pasta Casserole By Chef K.T. Murphy Ingredients: 1 lb tiny shell noodles 1 shallot, minced 4 green onions, chopped, including gr; een tops 2 tablespoon butter 1 cup chicken stock 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup marsala or madeira 3/4 cup cream 1/2 cup grated gruyere or other swiss chees;…

Crab And Asparagus Soup

Crab And Asparagus Soup By Chef K.T. Murphy Ingredients: 2 teaspoon reduced-calorie margarine 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup diced celery 2 tablespoon finely chopped carrot 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon minced shallots 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 cup skim milk 1 tablespoon dry sherry 1/2 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire…

Baked Cauliflower with Parmesan Cheese

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 florets, oil and marjoram in a…

Baked Vegetable & Seafood Wontons

Baked Vegetable & Seafood Wontons By Chef K.T. Murphy  “My Confort food” Ingredients: 1 envelope vegetable soup mix 15 ounces ricotta cheese 1/2 pound imitation crabmeat, chopped 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 40 wonton wrappers 1 Tablespoon vegetable or olive oil Preheat oven to 350~F. In a medium bowl, combine soup mix, cheese, crab, garlic powder…

Awesome Benefits Of Berries For Diet And Health

Awesome Benefits Of Berries For Diet And Health By Chef K.T. Murphy Berries are more than just delicious additions to smoothies or yogurt. They are tasty, natural enhancers that are sweet delights! The benefits of incorporating berries into your diet are endless. What’s unique about these fruits is that each berry brings its own unique…

Lowering Cholesterol: Eat Your Veggies

Lowering Cholesterol: Eat Your Veggies By Chef K.T. Murphy Phytosterols, or plant sterols, are compounds that are very similar, structurally, to cholesterol. They are naturally occurring, and have been part of our diet for thousands of years. You can find small levels of plant sterols in natural foods, such as vegetables, whole grains, fruits, vegetable…

What Can You Eat On A Raw Food Diet

By Chef K.T. Murphy Many diet crazes have become popular over the past few years, and with the rise of veganism and vegetarianism, there has been renewed interest in a form of plant-based eating known as a raw food diet. Primarily, this lifestyle choice involves eating all foods in their natural state, or uncooked. Proponents…

Is The Raw Food Diet Just Hype?

By Chef K.T. Murphy Ask anyone who lives the raw vegan lifestyle and they’ll all give you the same answer- no. A raw vegan diet is not a diet at all, rather it’s a lifestyle where a person chooses to eat at least 75 percent uncooked, or living, foods. Not everyone eats fully raw food….