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 […]
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Beware of Ghosts, Goblins and Sugar!
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 […]
Fox9 Buzz – Seasonal Cooking with Pumpkin
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 […]
Roasted Delicata Squash with Garlic and Turmeric
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, […]
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 […]
