Chef Marshall O’Brien Group

Seasons Greetings!
12/25/2019
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS! 🌲🎂 Related posts: Five Tips for Surviving the Holidays Fox9 Morning – Easy Holiday Dishes for Parties Shiitake (Kale) Miso Soup Fox9 – Christmas New Years Dinner Recipes Thoughts on Halloween CandyRead More
Fox9 Buzz – Last Second Christmas Recipes
12/24/2019
Roasted Red Pepper Feta Cheese Spread Slow Cooker Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes Butternut Squash & Brown Rice Pilaf WATCH: Butternut Squash and Brown Rice Pilaf Related posts: Butternut Squash & Brown Rice Pilaf Chili Sweet Potatoes Fox9 Morning Buzz – Beat the Winter Blues with Food Fox9 Morning – Easy Holiday Dishes for Parties Apple Delicata […]Read More
Fox9 Buzz – Refreshing Thanksgiving Side Dishes
11/26/2019
Last Minute Thanksgiving Recipes with Chef’s TV friends Alix Kendall and Meteorologist Keith Marler on Fox 9 Enjoy – Add these recipes into your Thanksgiving traditions, people will love them! https://chefmarshallobrien.com/…/fennel-citrus-pomegranate…/ https://chefmarshallobrien.com/…/balsamic-roasted-vegetabl…/ https://chefmarshallobrien.com/…/sweet-roasted-brussels-sp…/ #realfood #thanksgivingrecipes #healthyliving #glutenfree #vegan #dairy #everything Related posts: Fennel, Citrus & Pomegranate Salad Fox9 Buzz – Have a Plan with easy recipes Fox9 Buzz – Mediterranean Spices Sweet Roasted Brussels Sprouts Balsamic Roasted […]Read More
Three Tips to Help Your Gut Help You!
11/25/2019
When your gut is imbalanced, you not only miss out on the nutrition your food offers, but your immune system and mood are compromised and you are more likely to develop allergies. Your gut: Contains about 70 percent of your immune system Is your “second brain”—it has more nerve cells as your spine and as […]Read More
Beware of Ghosts, Goblins and Sugar!
10/30/2019
Sugar season is upon us. Halloween candy makes its appearance around Labor Day and we are bombarded with sugary treats from now through New Year’s Day. While treats are okay in moderation, most of us eat far too much added sugar every day and it’s a key factor in obesity and chronic disease. What many […]Read More
Fox9 Buzz – Seasonal Cooking with Pumpkin
10/21/2019
Last week Chef Marshall showed his Fox9 meteorologist superstar tv friend Keith Marler some simple, and tasty Autumn recipes using winter squash and pumpkin. Bon Appetit! Try, for FREE, Chef’s program https://empower12.com/, to empower yourself in the kitchen and in your life, so you can make the changes you want in your life! Roasted Delicata Squash with […]Read More
Roasted Delicata Squash with Garlic and Turmeric
10/16/2019
Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 delicata squash, about 1 ¼ pounds each, washed and dried 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon paprika chopped fresh parsley, for garnish Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut squash lengthwise in half, […]Read More
Pumpkin Vanilla Smoothie Drink
10/16/2019
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 banana 3/4 cup unsweetened pumpkin puree 1 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt 1 tablespoon maple syrup dash cinnamon Directions Combine all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Related posts: Overnight Berry Oatmeal Blueberry Smoothie with Flax Seed Strawberry Banana […]Read More
Pumpkin Poblano Soup
10/16/2019
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 large poblano pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons garlic, minced 1 small (about 1 cup) yellow onion, diced 3 cups pie pumpkin, cooked. 1 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 bay leaf 1 quart vegetable stock Yogurt […]Read More
ARTICLE: Local Chef/Trainer Teaches Value of Cooking
10/02/2019
Written by Nancy Weingartner @Food Service News http://www.foodservicenews.net/October-2019/Local-Chef-Trainer-Teaches-Value-of-Cooking/ October 2019 Chef Marshall O’Brien doesn’t just tell people how to eat better, he shows them with his pots and pans. “All day meetings can be dry; (plus) it’s hard to sit all day, and one way leadership makes it enjoyable is to have Marshall come in. […]Read More
Dried Herbs vs Fresh Herbs
10/01/2019
Kitchen Tips: Have you wondered what the difference is? Dried leaf herbs have more concentrated flavor than fresh herbs. If you are substituting dried leaf herbs for fresh, use 1/3 the amount called for in the recipe. For example, if the recipe calls for 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, use 1 teaspoon dried leaf thyme. If […]Read More
Kids Growing Food, and Growing to Their Full Potential
10/01/2019
Chef Marshall Around Town: Chef Marshall volunteered at his daughters’ school to celebrate the success of their school garden. The garden is established now, with an abundance of produce planted by students last spring that is being harvested now. Students planted an assortment of vegetables: squash, herbs, lettuce, chard, kale, tomatoes, cucumbers and more. The garden is a fantastic teaching tool […]Read More
5 Spices to Add to Your Food Plan
09/26/2019
Whether you are an experienced cook or just love food, everyone knows that herbs and spices make food taste amazing. Besides providing more flavor, adding spices when cooking reduces the need for salt, creates an inviting aroma and can improve the appearance of food. In addition, spices are particularly potent in supporting health and treating […]Read More
Use a Spiralizer to Make Vegetable Noodles
09/01/2019
Kitchen Tips: If you are looking for an alternative to gluten-free grains or potentially highly processed gluten-free noodles, try making your own noodles from vegetables, using an inexpensive spiralizer. A large variety of produce (examples below) can be spiralized and Chef Marshall shows just how easy it is to use in this video: https://www.facebook.com/ChefMarshallOBrienGroup/videos/2361612220770526/ Apple Beet […]Read More
Employee Appreciation Event
09/01/2019
Chef Marshall Around Town: Employee Appreciation Event– A few weeks ago, Chef Marshall was a part of a metro business’s employee appreciation day where he talked about the importance of using nutrition to increase employees’ safety and enjoyment on the job while also improving mood and performance. It all starts with a company food philosophy. More […]Read More
Living Well with Gluten and Dairy Intolerance
08/28/2019
Chef Marshall gets asked regularly about how to live with gluten and dairy sensitivities. This is not surprising since, by some estimates, more than 20 percent of the population in industrialized countries suffers from food allergies and sensitivities. Dairy and gluten are among the most commonly reported food intolerances. If you have a sensitivity to […]Read More
The New Competitive Advantage: a Company Food Philosophy
08/27/2019
The New Competitive Advantage: a Company Food Philosophy Forward-thinking companies are realizing the powerful role that nutrition plays in making them more effective. Numerous studies have shown that the right nutrition program reduces employee stress, improves mental clarity, and provides consistent energy. This leads to more productive employees who are also safer on the job. […]Read More
Fox9 Buzz – Have a Plan with easy recipes
08/13/2019
Chef Marshall showed his tv friend Meteorologist Keith Marler some easy recipes that will help one have a plan and make daily life a bit easier. If you want more help in your kitchen and in your life, try our Empower12 program for free – www.empower12.com #mealplan #realfood #easycooking #ownyourhealth #healthyliving Related posts: Fox9 Buzz – Mediterranean Spices Fox9 Buzz – Fathers […]Read More
Creating Sustainable Change at the North Y
08/01/2019
Chef Marshall Around Town: We are proud to see our on-going partnership with the North Community YMCA continue to grow. Literally. The Chef Marshall O’Brien Group has been involved for years in providing programs to help kids, families and their community connect with real food by learning how to prepare tasty and nourishing recipes that help […]Read More
No More Stained Food Containers
08/01/2019
Kitchen Tips: If last night’s spaghetti has left your plastic container/Tupperware with a light orange-colored stain and diligent washing just won’t remove it, try baking soda instead. Simply wipe the inside of the stained container with a smooth water-and-soda paste, allow to sit for a few hours and then rinse clean. If you use glass […]Read More