Chunky Spinach Broccoli Spread
July 23, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Buffet, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, New Healthy Recipes, Snack, Starter, healthy
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Chunky Spinach Broccoli Spread - This subtly spiced, vegetarian spinach and broccoli spread/dip recipe is perfect for entertaining. It’s so hefty, hearty, and healthy its more a salsa, than a spread, and you can relax and enjoy this homemeade recipe, as an appetizer, while dinner is grilling, or as a snack for quick afternoon visits.
Prep Time: 5 mins |
Ingredients to make Chunky Spinach Broccoli Spread
1/4 c Extra-virgin olive oil
1 ts Whole cumin seeds
1/2 ts Crushed red pepper flakes
2 tb Fresh lime juice
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Black pepper
1 lb Broccoli,cut into 1/4 inch pieces,stem included
1/4 lb Fresh spinach
1/2 c Water
2 tb Grated coconut
Directions to make Chunky Spinach Broccoli Spread
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Tangy Black Bean Salsa
July 21, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Buffet, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, New Healthy Recipes, No Cook, Snack, Starter, healthy
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Tangy Black Bean Salsa - This well-rounded, tangy black bean salsa recipe, is full of fresh veggies and fruit, and robust black beans. So quick and easy, it can even be made a day ahead of time, and kept in the fridge until needed. Try it with your next fish meal, as a healthy snack, or even as an appetizer dip.
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Tangy Black Bean Salsa
1 ea 15-16oz. can black beans,rinsed,drained
2 ea Oranges,peeled,chopped
1 ea Tomato,seeded,chopped
1/2 c Cilantro,fresh,chopped
1 ea Jalapeno pepper,lg, minced,seeded
1 1/2 tb Lime juice,fresh
1 tb Olive oil
1 ea Avocado,peeled,chopped
Directions to make Tangy Black Bean Salsa
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No Fat Carrot Muffins
July 16, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Breakfast, Buffet, Dessert, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, New Healthy Recipes, Snack
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No Fat Carrot Muffins - These simple, savory muffins are not only no fat, they are overflowing with fabulous flavors, and, are quick and easy too! Slightly spiced the have a wonderful cooking aroma, that seems to make them taste that much better. Even kids like muffins, so they are a wonderful, healthy snack, or even breakfast on-the-go.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make No Fat Carrot Muffins
1 1/2 c Carrots, grated
1 t Cinnamon
1/8 ts Cloves
1 t Orange peel
2 Eggs
4 tb Raisins
1 t Vanilla
6 tb Flour
1 t Baking Powder
2/3 c Powdered milk
1 Amount of brown sugar Twin to equal 20 tsp. sugar
Directions to make No Fat Carrot Muffins
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“Berry” Delight Dessert
July 8, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Breakfast, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, New Healthy Recipes, No Cook, Snack, healthy
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“Berry” Delight Dessert - Bursting with fresh, juicy berries. this delightful, healthy dessert, can actually be served for breakfast, it has so much of Natures goodness in it. Kids go crazy for this easy, frozen, dish, and have no idea it’s also a healthy snack, and don’t worry, we won’t tell them if you don’t!
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make “Berry” Delight Dessert
1 tb Unflavored gelatin
2 tb Water, cold
1 tb Lemon juice
1 c Unsweetened frozen raspberries, pureed, OR your favorite berry)
1 t Lemon rind, or orange rind
2 tb Frozen apple juice concentrate
2 c Plain lowfat yogurt
**Vary the fruit juice and fruit puree combinations to develop your own creative desserts according to the seasons. It takes almost two cups of fruit to make one cup of puree. Bananas can be mashed with a fork; other fruits do better in a blender.
***If desired, use 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, cinnamon or cardamom in place of lemon or orange rind. Honey may be used in place of the juice concentrate.
Directions to make “Berry” Delight Dessert
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Fruity Chicken Salad
July 7, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Barbeque, Buffet, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Main Course, No Cook, Salad, Snack, Supper, healthy
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Fruity Chicken Salad - Wow, this creamy chicken salad, is absolutely overflowing with huge chunks of healthy grilled chicken, sweet, colorful fruit, and some long grain rice! Low fat, and low cal, all the way with this one, right down to the grilled chicken, so enjoy it “guilt free”.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Fruity Chicken Salad
3 oz/90 g cooked, long grain rice
1 oz/30 g pineapple in natural juice, drained, chopped
Half medium banana, sliced
15 oz/45 g black grapes, halved
2 ts Lemon juice.
1/4 oz/7 g sultanas
2 ts Desiccated coconut
1 tb Low fat natural yogurt
2 ts Low Cal mayonnaise
pnch Chili powder (optional)
2 oz/60 g cooked chicken, chopped
Salt and pepper.
Lemon slices and fresh Sprigs of parsley to garnish
Directions to make Fruity Chicken Salad
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Hearty Chicken Salad with Barley
June 28, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Main Course, No Cook, Salad, Supper, healthy
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Hearty Chicken Salad with Barley - Not only is this delectable chicken salad hearty, it is also healthy, quick, and easy! A splash of lemon, with a hint of dijon mustard replace the “creamy”, and chunky, fresh veggies are tossed in as well! We think you will find this easy chicken salad is quite filling.
Prep Time: 20 mins |
Ingredients to make Hearty Chicken Salad with Barley
2 c Water
2/3 c Barley; uncooked, quick-cooking barley
2 c Chicken; diced cooked
1/2 c Celery; diced
1/2 c Tomatoes; chopped
1/2 c Red onion; chopped
2 tb Lemon juice; fresh
1 tb Dijon mustard;
5 Lettuce; leaves
Directions to make Hearty Chicken Salad with Barley
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