Carrot Raisin Muffins

January 22, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
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Carrot Raisin Muffins - This oven baked, moist, carrot raisin muffins have 0 fat! Plump, juicy raiesen, and healthy, grated carrots are perfect partners for this healthy recipe for homemade muffins. Very versatile, this quick easy recipe is ideal for breakfast, brunch, and even a snack!Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 12
Main Ingredient: Carrot, Raisins
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Carrot Raisin 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 Carrot Raisin Muffins

Step 1:Mix all ingredients. Spray muffin tin with cooking spray. Divide equally.

Step 2:Bake at 350 F. for 25 minutes.

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Tags: Baking, Carrot, Cinnamon, Cloves, healthy, Kid Friendly, Low Fat, Orange, Quick, Raisins, Simple, Spice, Vanilla, Vegetables

Healthy Hard Boiled Egg Lunch

January 15, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
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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

Step 1:Slice eggs vertically. In another bowl, take 2 tablespoons minced onions, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons celery and 1/2 teaspoon mustard to it. Add salt and mix well till it becomes a paste.

Step 2:Add the sliced eggs into it and see to it that the eggs get thoroughly coated with the paste.

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Tags: Celery, Chilled, Creamy, Eggs, healthy, Kid Friendly, Low Carb, Lunch, Mayonnaise, Mustard, Onion, Quick, Simple, Vegetables

Rainbow Shrimp Dinner

January 8, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
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Rainbow Shrimp Dinner - This extraordinary, rainbow shrimp recipe is quick, easy, delicious, and presents very well. The fabulous rainbow of colors in the ingredients really stand out, especially when served on white rice or pasta. All done stove top, in a succulent Oriental inspired sauce this scrumptious healthy dinner recipe is a “Must Try”.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Shrimp
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Rainbow Shrimp Dinner

2 1/2 cups water
3 cubes chicken bouillon
3 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup soy sauce
salt to taste
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
12 ounces trimmed snow peas
4 small ripe tomatoes, diced

Directions to make Rainbow Shrimp Dinner

Step 1:In a large saucepan, heat 2 1/2 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat. Dissolve bouillon in boiling water. Add shrimp, green onion, soy sauce and salt. Boil for 3 minutes.

Step 2:Dissolve cornstarch in cold water; stir into shrimp mixture. Cook until sauce is thick, then add tomatoes and snow peas. Serve hot.

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Tags: Cornstarch, fish, healthy, Low Carb, Onion, Pasta, Quick, Rice, Seafood, Shrimp, Simple, Snow Peas, Soy Sauce, Stove Top, Tomatoes, Vegetables

Lime Chicken Strips

January 8, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
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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
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Difficulty Level: 1

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

Step 1:Cut the chicken into 1/2 x 1-1/2-inch strips. In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients and refrigerate. Marinate ovenight.

Step 2:Preheat the oven to 350 F. Pour the marinade into a bowl and et aside. Place the chicken in a shallow baking dish and bake for 45 minutes. large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients and refrigerate. Marinate ovenighht. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Pour the marinade into a bowl and et aside. Place the chicken in a shallow baking dish and bake for 45 minutes.

Step 3:Pour the marinade over the chicken and bake for another 45 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes to coat thoroughly. Cook until golden brown. Serve hot.

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Tags: Baking, Chicken, Citrus, Garlic, healthy, Lime, Low Carb, Lunch, Marinated, Meat, Quick, Simple, Tequila

Wholesome Vegetable Bake

October 23, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
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Wholesome Vegetable Bake - This wholesome, healthy vegetable casserole is a little exotic with it’s flash of crimson red color! Convenient, canned tomatoes and beets, (or fresh if you have them), are the heart of this no fuss casserole, that also has some creamy cheese mixed in. Oven baked in only 20 Minutes, it’s perfect when you don’t have a lot of time.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Tomatoes, Beets
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Wholesome Vegetable Bake

2 Cans, sliced beets
2 Cans stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup grated cheese
2 cups bread crumbs
2 Olive Oil
salt and pepper to taste

Directions to make Wholesome Vegetable Bake

Step 1:Put 1/2 beets in bottom of greased baking dish. Add half the tomatoes then half the cheese in layers. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 bread crumbs. Dot with 1 tablespoon oil. Repeat layers.

Step 2:Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 20 minutes.

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Tags: Beets, Bread Crumbs, Cheese, Dinner, healthy, Lunch, Quick, Simple, Tomato, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Stovetop Beef Stew

October 20, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
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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
Cook Time: 125 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Beef Chuck Steak
Difficulty Level: 1

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

Step 1:Heat a large dutch oven until very hot and add the beef cubes. Sear; when browned all over add the red onions and garlic and saute for a minute or two with the beef. Add the wine and allow to cook on high heat for one minute, lower heat to just above a simmer, add the tomatoes and stir to incorporate the ingredients in the tomatoes.

Step 2:Add the rest of the ingredients, except the salt and pepper, give them a few good stirs and cook for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender, stirring frequently.

Step 3:Check often to insure that there is liquid in the pot. If you see it drying out, add some water, 1/2 cup at a time. Cook with the pot partially covered for the entire time. Taste and adjust seasoning with herbs, salt and pepper and enjoy!

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Tags: Beans, beef, Carrots, Dinner, Garlic, healthy, Lunch, One Pot, Onion, Oregano, Peas, Potato, Simmer, Simple, steak, Stew, Stove Top, Thyme, Tomato, Vegetables, Wine

Cheesy Pita’s

October 14, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
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Cheesy Pita’s - This Italian inspirated, warm sandwich recipe is just perfect for a healthy lunch. Slightly spiced with some Italian herbs mixed into the 4 seperate cheeses; ricotta, mozzarella, provolone,parmesan, then snugly wrapped in a pita pocket, and oven baked just long enough to melt all that succulent cheese together. A quick and easy recipe that is also Kid Friendly, and can even be had for supper, just add a salad!

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 1
Main Ingredient: Cheese, Pita
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Cheesy Pita’s

1/4 cup ricotta cheese
2 tbsp. grated mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp. grated provolone cheese
2 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp. dried basil
Pinch of dried oregano
Dash of black pepper
1 pita bread pocket

Directions to make Cheesy Pita’s

Step 1:Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.In a bowl, combine together the cheeses, herbs, and pepper .

Step 2:Split the bread halfway around the edge. Fill with the cheese mixture. Wrap the sandwich in aluminum foil.

Step 3:Bake for about 10 minutes or until heated throughout

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Tags: Baking, Basil, healthy, Herbs, Hot, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Mozarella Cheese, Oregano, Parmesan Cheese, Pita Pocket, Provolone Cheese, Quick, Ricotta Cheese, Sandwich, Simple, Vegetarian

Steamed Salmon Veggies and Black Beans

October 12, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
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Steamed Salmon Veggies and Black Beans -This homemeade, healthy dinner recipe is so delicious, and so, so simple! Fresh, juicy salmon fillets, steamed, a pleasant array of colors, from the peppers, and some rich, black beans, adding to it’s wonderful colorful appearance. It also has it;s own sauce, recipe included, which tops this super quick and easy recipe perfectly. Another “Less Than 30 Minute Meal”!

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 5-8 mins
Servings: 2
Main Ingredient: Salmon
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Steamed Salmon Veggies and Black Beans

2 ea Salmon, fillets, skin removed, @ 4 oz, each
1 ea Pepper, red bell
1 ea Pepper, green bell
2 tb Bamboo shoots, shredded
2 ts Black Beans, fermented
12 ea Ginger, slivered, julienned
4 ts Scallion, white only, shredded
2 tb Soy Sauce
1 tb Chicken Stock
1 pn Pepper, white, ground
1 ds Oil, vegetable
1 ds Oil, sesame

Directions to make Steamed Salmon Veggies and Black Beans

Step 1:If fillets are thicker than 1/2 to 5/8 inch, carefully cut in half horizontally (as you would an English muffin). Trim each into a neat 4-inch square. Cut off tops and bottoms of peppers to leave a band about 2 inches wide; remove seeds and ribs. Cut two 4-inch long rectangular pieces from each. Cut into 1/8-inch julienne, leaving pieces grouped in a neat rectangle.

Step 2:Place salmon on an oiled steamer tray or plate. Use a cleaver or knife blade to transfer pepper rectangles to fish, completely covering each fillet. Scatter bamboo shoots over the fish, then sprinkle with black beans, ginger and scallions.

Step 3:In small bowl, stir together soy sauce, chicken stock, white pepper, vegetable oil and sesame oil. Pour mixture over. Steam in covered steamer (making sure that water boils steadily but does not boil away) until just cooked through and opaque, 5 to 8 minutes (timing varies according to thickness of fish). Carefully transfer to serving plate, spoon sauce around and serve immediately.

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Tags: Bamboo Shoots, Black Beans, Broth, Dinner, Fillet, fish, Ginger, Green Pepper, healthy, light, Lunch, Quick, Red Pepper, Salmon, Sauce, Scallions, Seafood, Simple, Spice, Steamed, Stove Top, Vegetables

Easy Thanksgiving Roasted Squash

October 7, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
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Easy Thanksgiving Roasted Squash - This simple, sweet, traditional Thanksgiving squash recipe is divine. One of the most popular winter vegetables out there, squash is also very good for you and economical. Loaded with Vitamin A and C, this quick and easy recipe helps keep you healthy as the weather cools down.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Acorn Squash
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Easy Thanksgiving Roasted Squash

1 Acorn Squash, 1pound
1 Tsp. Butter
2 Tsp. brown sugar

Directions to make Easy Thanksgiving Roasted Squash

Step 1:Preheat oven to 400°F.

Step 2:Place 1/2 tsp. butter and 1/2 tsp. brown sugar in the cavity of each squash.

Step 3:Set the squash in the preheated oven and reduce the heat to 350°F. Roast for approximately 30 minutes. Using a spoon occasionally baste the top and inside of the squash with the sugar/butter mixture. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

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Tags: Acorn Squash, Baking, Brown Sugar, Butter, Dinner, healthy, Low Sodium, Quick, Simple, Vegetable, Vegetarian

Low Cal Sauced Chicken

October 5, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
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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
Cook Time: 60-90 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Difficulty Level: 1

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

Step 1:Preheat the oven to 180-200 C. (medium). Season the chicken pieces with the flour, salt, and pepper.

Step 2:Heat the olive oil in a pan and fry gently and rapidly on all sides for 2-3 minutes. Place the chicken in a heat-proven dish and remove the pan from the hot ring.

Step 3:Add the wine and orange to the pan while the pan is still hot, mix it with the remaining oil and pour the sauce over the chicken. Cook in the oven for 1½ hour or less, basting it frequently with the sauce.

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Tags: Baking, Chicken, Citrus, Dinner, Flour, healthy, Low Cal, Lunch, Meat, Olive Oil, Orange Juice, Quick, Sauce, Simple, Wine

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