Clam Chowder for Celiacs
June 13, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New Healthy Recipes, Soup, Supper, fried, healthy
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Clam Chowder for Celiacs - This homemade, healthy clam chowder recipe, is floour/gluten free, making it perfect for celiacs. Oh so creamy and thick, we added some potato and bacon, for the added flavor and heartiness. A less than 30 minute healthy clam chowder recipe, that it is a “Must Try”!
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Clam Chowder for Celiacs
4 slices bacon
1/2 large onion, chopped (about 1 Cup)
4 Cups diced potatoes
1 (8 oz.) bottle of clam juice
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 (6 oz.) cans of clams (one can minced clams, one can whole clams)
3 TBSP brown rice flour* (or 1 1/2 TBSP cornstarch or 2 TBSP arrowroot starch)
2 Cups half-and-half
1 Cup milk
* Since this is just used to thicken the soup, you can use a variety of flours or starches. We used superfinely ground brown rice flour, but cornstarch works very well, as does arrowroot starch.
Directions to make Clam Chowder for Celiacs
1.In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium-low heat until crispy. Remove bacon and allow to drain on paper towels and cool. 2.Add onion to the saucepan and cook in the bacon fat. Cook the onion on medium heat until tender and translucent. 3.Add potatoes, clam juice, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender — about 15 minutes
4.Then add the clams (with liquid) and half-and-half to the saucepan 5.In a small bowl, whisk the flour (or starch) into the milk, and add to the saucepan. 6.Stirring frequently, cook over medium heat until the chowder thickens — about 5 minutes.
7.Crumble the cooked bacon and sprinkle on top of individual servings
Hearty Vegetable Cheese Bake
April 15, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New Healthy Recipes, Supper, healthy
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Hearty Vegetable Cheese Bake - This very filling, completely satsfying vegetable cheese bake, is made with the very healthy brown rice. A little green onion was added for flavor and aroma, and we partnered it up with just a dash of dill. Mix in cottage and parmesan cheese with some milk, and you have a healthy vegetarian dinner in “Less Than 30 Minutes”!
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Hearty Vegetable Cheese Bake
2 1/2 c Brown rice, cooked
3 Green onions, chopped
1 c Low fat cottage cheese
1 ts Dried dill
1/4 c Grated parmesan cheese
1/2 c 1% milk
Directions to make Hearty Vegetable Cheese Bake
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Healthy Hard Boiled Egg Lunch
January 15, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Boiled, Breakfast, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Lunch, New Healthy Recipes, Snack, healthy
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Healthy Hard Boiled Egg Lunch - This protein packed, low carb, hard boiled egg lunch recipe, is the perfect lunch, with a fresh, crispy garden salad, or even just a snack, on it’s own. A paste is made from the ingredients, and the eggs then coated in the paste, very quick, easy, and best of healthy!Prep Time: 5-10 mins Cook Time: 5-10 mins Servings: 1 Main Ingredient: Eggs Difficulty Level: 1 |
Ingredients to make Healthy Hard Boiled Egg Lunch
2 Eggs, hard boiled, shelled
2 Tbsp minced onions
1/2 Cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp Celery
1/2 Tsp Mustard
Directions to make Healthy Hard Boiled Egg Lunch
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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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Protein Plus Smoothie
September 14, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Becerage, Breakfast, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, New Healthy Recipes, No Cook, Snack, healthy
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Protein Plus Smoothie - This extremely satisfying, packed with protein, chocolate and banana, fruit smoothie recipe is the “BEST”. Terrific tofu and super soy milk, are the two excellent sources of protein, in this healthy smoothie, then flavored with distinctive and delicious blend of chocolate and bananan. A great “On The Go” breakfast recipe.
Cook Time: 0 mins |
Ingredients to make Protein Plus Smoothie
1 banana
1/2 cup silken tofu
1/2 cup soymilk
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon honey
Directions to make Protein Plus Smoothie
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Low Carb Lunch Salad
September 9, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Lunch, New Healthy Recipes, No Cook, Salad, Side Dish, Starter, healthy
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Low Carb Lunch Salad - This creamy, crunchy, healthy lunch salad recipe is just perfect in every way. Overflowing with deliously, nutritious fresh veggies, toasted nuts, and a tangy, creamy dressing, that is homemade. Also a sensational side dish, especially in warm weather. If you like broccoli, this quick easy recipe is just for you!
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Low Carb Lunch Salad
Low-fat salad dressing (or mayonnaise) 1/4 cup 60 mL
Light sour cream 1/4 cup 60 mL
Chopped fresh dill (or 1 tsp., 5 mL, dill 4 tsp. 20 mL
weed)
Dijon mustard 2 tsp. 10 mL
Broccoli florets 4 cups 1 L
Grated light sharp Cheddar cheese 1 cup 250 mL
Chopped pecans, toasted 1 cup 250 mL
Dried cranberries 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Directions to make Low Carb Lunch Salad
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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
Directions to make Fruit Yogurt Parfait
Spinach Salad with Lobster and Citrus
June 19, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Main Course, Salad, Supper, healthy
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Spinach Salad with Lobster and Citrus - This excellent salad is made with the sweet, rich spinach, which is partnered with fresh lobster tail meat and a simply mouth watering mix of colorful citrus. As quick and easy as they come, this healthy spinach salad is a refreshing meal just by itself.
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Spinach Salad with Lobster and Citrus
3 8 oz lobster tails; fresh or frozen
1 md Pink grapefruit; peeled, sectioned
1 md Orange; peeled and sectioned
1/4 c Orange yogurt
3 tb Orange juice
1 tb Fresh lemon juice
1 ts Grated orange rind
1 ts Grated lime rind
1/8 ts White pepper
4 c Fresh spinach leaves; torn
2 ts Fresh chives; chopped
Directions to make Spinach Salad with Lobster and Citrus
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