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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Cheesy Pita’s
October 14, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New Healthy Recipes, Snack, Supper, healthy
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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 |
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
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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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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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Low Fat Beefy Macaroni and Cheese
September 11, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New Healthy Recipes, Supper, fried, healthy
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Low Fat Beefy Macaroni and Cheese - This amazing mac and cheese is a low fat recipe is also a “Quick Fix”. It can be made at a moments notice as all the ingredients are ones you would have on hand, such as , pasta, ground beef, tomato sauce. A quick and easy, low fat, macaroni and cheese recipe that we think is the “BEST”!
Prep Time: 20 mins |
Ingredients to make Low Fat Beefy Macaroni and Cheese
90 g (3 oz) elbow macaroni
220 g (8 oz) premium lean ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup red capsicum (red pepper), chopped
1 cup of tomato sauce
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
40 g (1 1/2 oz) low fat grated mozzarella cheese.
Directions to make Low Fat Beefy Macaroni and Cheese
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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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BBQ Red Peppers
August 4, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Tips and Tricks
Barbeque red bell peppers on the grill. They taste great when soaked in olive oil, seasoned with freshly chopped herbs and spices, and then served with grated parmesan cheese liberally sprinkled on top.
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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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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Grilled Fish Fillets with Fruity Salsa
July 13, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Barbeque, Easy Healthy Recipes, Main Course, Supper
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Grilled Fish Fillets with Fruity Salsa - Great grilled, healthy haddock, and a fresh citrus salsa are the stars of this light fish recipe. Sweet, fresh, juicy oranges are spiced with just the right medley of herbs and spices for the salsa, and it enhances the flavor of the haddock perfectly. Less than 30 minutes from prep to plate, now thats quick, simple, and easy
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Main Ingredient: Haddock Difficulty Level: 2 |
Ingredients to make Grilled Fish Fillets with Fruity Salsa
4 navel oranges, peeled and sectioned 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro or parsley 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1 1/8 teaspoons pepper, divided 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 pound haddock fillets