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, […]
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Pumpkin Vanilla Smoothie Drink
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.
Pumpkin Poblano Soup
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 […]
ARTICLE: Local Chef/Trainer Teaches Value of Cooking
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. […]
Dried Herbs vs Fresh Herbs
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 […]
Kids Growing Food, and Growing to Their Full Potential
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 […]
5 Spices to Add to Your Food Plan
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 […]
Use a Spiralizer to Make Vegetable Noodles
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 […]
Employee Appreciation Event
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 […]
Living Well with Gluten and Dairy Intolerance
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 […]
