Broccoli with Spicy Chick Pea Sauce
March 3, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, New Healthy Recipes, Side Dish, healthy
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Broccoli with Spicy Chick Pea Sauce - This fantastic, fiery broccoli and chick pea side dish recipe, cooks in under 10 Minutes! Fresh, fabulous broccoli, which is loaded with Vitamins A, C, and K, and Potassiam, is partered with high in Protein, Iron, and Potassium chick peas. As delicious as it is healthy, it is also quick and easy!
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Broccoli with Spicy Chick Pea Sauce
1/2 c Cooked chick peas
1/4 c Plain nonfat yogurt
2 Garlic cloves, peeled, blanched in boiling water for 2 min.
2 tb Water
1 ts Olive oil
1 ts Lemon juice
1/4 ts Ground cumin
1/4 ts Ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/8 ts Salt, or to taste
1 bn Broccoli
Directions to make Broccoli with Spicy Chick Pea Sauce
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Turkey Meatloaf
January 15, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Dinner, Easy Healthy Recipes, Main Course, New Healthy Recipes, Supper, healthy
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Turkey Meatloaf - This terrific tasting, turkey meatloaf recipe has a real homestyle taste to it. Considered a “comfort food” by some, we did all we could to make this one a healthy recipeand good for you, without losing any traditional flavor. It even has its own sauce baked on top, that tickles the tastebuds.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Turkey Meatloaf
1 table spoon olive oil
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed with press
2 pounds lean ground turkey
3/4 cups fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon mustard
Directions to make Turkey Meatloaf
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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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Stovetop Beef Stew
October 20, 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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Stovetop Beef Stew - This fix-it-and-forget-it beef stew recipe is a huge pot of healthy goodness. Big chunks of fresh veggies and meaty chuck steak are mixed with fragrant garlic and herbs and slowly simmered to a melt in your mouth tenderness. If you are lucky enough to have leftovers, this easy healthy dinner reheats very well for lunch the next day.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Stovetop Beef Stew
3 large New potatoes, cut in small chunks
3 pounds Chuck steak
1 cup Fresh string beans, cut in 1-1/2 inch cubes
2 cups Red onion, coarsely sliced
1/2 package Frozen baby green peas
10 milliliters Garlic, minced
1 small Bay leaf
1 cup Dry red wine
pn Basil
1 can 28oz Whole tomatoes, in puree
pn Thyme
pn Oregano
4 Carrots, peeled and cut in small chunks
salt and pepper to taste
** if you only have tomatoes in liquid, not puree, dump the liquid and add tomato paste, to get puree texture
Directions to make Stovetop Beef Stew
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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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Cheese Sauced Sirloin
August 28, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New Healthy Recipes, Supper, fried, healthy
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Cheese Sauced Sirloin - This phenomenal, melt-in-your-mouth, low carb sirloin steak recipe, is too good to be true! If you are looking to cut carbs, but still enjoy steak and a steak and cheese meal, this is a “Must Try”. Adapted from a philly steak sandwich, this saucy healthy beef recipe is so good, you won’t even be thinking about bread! A very easy, and quick recipe.
Prep Time: 5-10 mins |
Ingredients to make Cheese Sauced Sirloin
2 lbs. good sirloin chopped up
1 8-oz package low fat cream cheese
8-oz provelone cheese
1 red pepper
1 portabella mushroom
1 onion
2 cloves of garlic
Olive oil
Lots of seasonings
Directions to make Cheese Sauced Sirloin
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Exotic Tofu Salad
July 22, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Lunch, New Healthy Recipes, fried, healthy
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Exotic Tofu Salad - We’ve given healthy and vegetarian a whole new dimension in this exotic tasting tofu salad recipe. If you like, you can add some fresh garden greens as well, or try it as a wrap, or both! A quick, easy lunch, any way you choose.
Prep Time: 15-20 mins |
Ingredients to make Exotic Tofu Salad
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin (sweetened rice wine)
2 teaspoons sesame oil, or to taste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Directions to make Exotic Tofu Salad
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Simmered Vegetarian Soup
July 20, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Main Course, New Healthy Recipes, Soup, healthy
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Simmered Vegetarian Soup - This easy, convenient, simmered vegetarian soup recipe is overflowing with goodness and flavor. Vitamin and nutrient rich, fresh garden veggies and yummy barley, are slow simmered in a vegetable broth, with just a hint of garlic. It makes a hearty healthy meal with homemade, whole grain bread.
Prep Time: 5 mins |
Ingredients to make Simmered Vegetarian Soup
1/2 c Chopped onions
1/2 c Chopped carrots
1/2 c Thinly sliced celery
3 c Sliced fresh mushrooms
5 c Water
1/2 c Barley
4 ts Vegtable broth powder
1/8 ts Garlic powder
Directions to make Simmered Vegetarian Soup
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Yummy Yogurt Spinach Salad
July 17, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Buffet, Easy Healthy Recipes, New Healthy Recipes, Salad, Snack, Starter, healthy
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Yummy Yogurt Spinach Salad - This exceptionally easy, quick and delicious spinach salad, made creamy with the addition of yogurt, is “one of a kind”! Spinach is a nutritional powerhouse containing vitamin A for healthy skin and vision, and folate, which promotes healthy cells. Simply put, it’s nutritiously delcious!
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Yummy Yogurt Spinach Salad
1 Onion,chopped
4 Cloves garlic,chopped
1 To 2 tbsp butter
1/2 To 1 tsp tumeric
1/2 To 1 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 ts Curry powder
1 ts Cumin
1/4 ts Cinnamon
1 pk Frozen chopped spinach,defrosted, OR
2 bunches fresh spinach,cooked and chopped.
1 c Plain non fat yogurt
Directions to make Yummy Yogurt Spinach Salad
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BBQ Tandoori Style Fish
July 14, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Barbeque, Buffet, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Grilled, Main Course, New Healthy Recipes, Supper, healthy
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BBQ Tandoori Style Fish - Tender, moist fish fillets, and fiery, fresh tandoori sauce combine to create character for this healthy eating meal. And nothing says bring on the flavor like the BBQ, very quick and easy as well, grilled in under 1o minutes!
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make BBQ Tandoori Style Fish
1 1/2 cup(s) low-fat plain yogurt
2 teaspoon(s) garlic paste
2 teaspoon(s) grated fresh ginger
2 1/2 teaspoon(s) paprika
1 teaspoon(s) curry powder
1 teaspoon(s) red chili powder
1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
4 (6-ounce) 3/4-inch-thick tilapia, snapper, or mahimahi fillets
Directions to make BBQ Tandoori Style Fish
In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, garlic paste, ginger, paprika, curry powder, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Remove 1 cup of the mixture to a bowl and reserve for serving. Place fillets in a shallow dish and brush with remaining yogurt mixture to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
Heat an outdoor gas grill, or prepare coals for a charcoal grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. Remove fillets from marinade; wipe off excess marinade. Brush the cooking grates clean and oil the grill rack. Lightly brush fillets with oil. Grill fillets (keeping the grill lid closed as much as possible) until fish is opaque and still moist, 6 to 8 minutes, carefully turning fillets once when fish releases easily from grill pan.
Serve with remaining yogurt mixture.
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