Yams For Health
February 5, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, New Healthy Recipes, Side Dish, healthy
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Yams For Health - This sweet, rich recipe for healthy yams, comes with a second recipe for a succulent glaze for them! Healthy, country style yams are first boiled stove top, until cooked, then covered in a citrus, sweet, spiced glaze, that is out of this world and oh so simple!Prep Time: 5-10 mins Cook Time: 20-30 mins Servings: 4-6 Main Ingredient: Yams Difficulty Level: 1 |
Ingredients to make Yams For Health
4 md Yams, peeled and sliced
1/2 t Finely shredded orange peel
1/2 c Orange juice
1 T Brown sugar
1/4 t Salt
1/4 t Cinnamon
1/8 t Allspice
Directions to make Yams For Health
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Lime Chicken Strips
January 8, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Lunch, Supper, healthy
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Lime Chicken Strips - This luscious, lime chicken recipe is inspired by the ever popular marguerita drink. The lean, tender, chicken breast is marinated overnight in traditional marguerita ingredients, lime and tequila, with some garlic added in, to create a fresh, light flavor for one of our Best healthy recipes.
Cook Time: 90 mins |
Ingredients to make Lime Chicken Strips
3 lb Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
6 oz Frozen limeade concentrate, defrosted
3 oz Tequilla
2 tb Minced lime zest
6 Garlic cloves, minced
Directions to make Lime Chicken Strips
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Low Cal Sauced Chicken
October 5, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New Healthy Recipes, Supper, fried, healthy
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Low Cal Sauced Chicken - This lean, low cal recipe for chicken and orange-wine sauce is absolutely amazing. Lightly breaded and quickly pan fried, for crunchy a texture, it is then slowly oven baked in a homemade orange and wine sauce recipe included, filling the house with it’s enticing aroma. A quick, easy, low cal recipe that is marvelous!
Prep Time: 10-15 mins |
Ingredients to make Low Cal Sauced Chicken
1.5 kg. chicken cut up into serving pieces
1½ tbsp. flour
3 tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
70 g. pure olive oil
125 g. (½ tea cup) white wine
125 g. (½ tea cup) pure orange juice
Directions to make Low Cal Sauced Chicken
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Grilled Beef Salad
October 1, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Barbeque, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Grilled, Lunch, Main Course, New Healthy Recipes, Salad, Supper, healthy
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Grilled Beef Salad - This low fat, robust grilled beef salad recipe is a tasty thai flavored meal. Lean, meaty sirloin steak, grilled and thinly sliced, mixed with a medley of mixed crunchy vegetables and a variety of thai spices. A quick, easy healthy recipe, that is very satisfying.Prep Time: 5-10 mins Cook Time: 10-15 mins |
Ingredients to make Grilled Beef Salad
Lean sirloin steaks - 75g
1 Red onion,finely sliced
1/2 Cucumber,finely julienne
1 Stalk Lemon grass,finely chopped
1 Green onion,finely chopped
Juice of 2 limes
1-2 Tbsp Fish sauce
3 Red chilies,finely sliced
Cilantro, and mint leafs to garnish
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions to make Grilled Beef Salad
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Good Morning Smoothie
September 29, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Beverage, Breakfast, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, New Healthy Recipes, No Cook, Snack, healthy
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Good Morning Smoothie - This hefty, hearty, breakfast smoothie recipe is a creamy fruity delight. Calcium fortified orange juice, potassium rich bananas, and your favorite fresh or frozen fruit, blended with creamy tofu or yogurt make up this luscious breakfast on the go! A quick, easy, healthy recipe, for those in a hurry.
Prep Time: 5 mins |
Ingredients to make Good Morning Smoothie
1 1/4 cups orange juice, preferably calcium-fortified
1 banana
1 1/4 cups frozen berries, such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and/or strawberries
1/2 cup low-fat silken tofu or low-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon sugar or Splenda
Directions to make Good Morning Smoothie
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Grilled Salmon and Fruit Salad
September 22, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Barbeque, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Grilled, Lunch, New Healthy Recipes, Salad, healthy
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Grilled Salmon and Fruit Salad - This marvelous mix of fruit, vegetables, and grilled salmon recipe is naturally sweet and secretly simple. A dark green medley of salad greens, tossed with crisp cucumbers, and crimson red strawberries, topped with still warm grilled salmon fillets. A homemade sweet and sassy juice mixture, recipe included, tops this quick, easy healthy salad.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Grilled Salmon and Fruit Salad
1/4 c. frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 T. + 1-1/2 tsp. white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1 T. chopped fresh basil OR 1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1-1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 (8-oz.) salmon fillet (about 1-in. thick)
4 c. torn mixed greens
3/4 c. sliced strawberries
10-12 thin cucumber slices, cut into halves
1/8 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
Directions to make Grilled Salmon and Fruit Salad
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Best Saucy Chicken
September 18, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New Healthy Recipes, Supper, fried, healthy
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Best Saucy Chicken - This tangy, stir fried, sauced chicken recipe is foolproof, and Low Cal! With Oriental inspirations, we made this homemade version, and took out all the sodium and fat,but not the fantastic flavor! This healthy chicken recipe is a quick and easy, Low Cal dinner recipe, we guarantee you will love.
Prep Time: 5-10 mins |
Ingredients to make Best Saucy Chicken
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
2 cup cooked white rice, kept hot
Rind of a small orange sliced into thin strips
1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
3/4 cup canned chicken broth, reduced-sodium
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tsp peanut oil
1/2 tsp ground ginger
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 medium scallions, chopped
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, or 1 dried chili pepper, minced
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Directions to make Best Saucy Chicken
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Banana Date Cookies
September 8, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Breakfast, Buffet, Dessert, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, New Healthy Recipes, Snack, healthy
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Banana Date Cookies - This NO Suger, simple, chewy cookie recipe is actually healthy, so go ahead, enjoy them guilt free. 5 basic ingredients is all it takes to make this sweet cookie, and “Less tha 30 Minutes, from start to finish. A quick and easy healthy dessert recipe that even kids love.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Banana Date Cookies
3 ripe bananas
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1/3 cup apple sauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions to make Banana Date Cookies
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No Sugar Berry Cheesecake
August 31, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Dessert, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, New Healthy Recipes, No Cook, Snack
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No Sugar Berry Cheesecake - Not only is this delicious cheesecake recipe sugar free, it’s also a “No Bake”! The convenient, prepared graham cracker pie shell, quick prep time, and pre-chopped fruit, make this easy healthy recipe even quicker. A wonderful, warm weather dessert, as it is served chilled.
Prep Time: 10-15 mins Cook Time: 0 mins Servings: 6-8 Main Ingredient: Cream Cheese, Fruit Difficulty Level: 2 |
Ingredients to make No Sugar Berry Cheesecake
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 1/3 cups milk
1 package (4 serving size) sugar-free vanilla instant pudding
Fresh fruit
1 prepared graham cracker pie shell
Directions to make No Sugar Berry Cheesecake
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Fruit Yogurt Parfait
August 26, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Breakfast, Buffet, Dessert, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Lunch, New Healthy Recipes, No Cook, Snack, healthy
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Fruit Yogurt Parfait - This cold, creamy, low cal recipe is very versatile! The fruit can be sustituted for your favorite, or whatever is in season, the flavor of the granola can be adjusted, and, it is a great dessert or even snack. Wonderful anytime, but absolutely perfect for those hot summer days. A quick easy recipe, loved by everyone, even kids!
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Fruit Yogurt Parfait
6 ounces nonfat plain yogurt
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 cup blackberries
1/4 cup chopped nectarine
1 granola bar, crumbled