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
Celebration Chicken Burrito Filling
February 5, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New Healthy Recipes, Supper, fried, healthy
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Celebration Chicken Burrito Filling - This exceptional, easy recipe for chicken filling for burritos can also be used for tacos or even fajitas! It is a very basic recipe, that does not list any spices or seasonings, but it will require the addition of your family’s favorites. We suggest cumin, cayenne, cajun, etc for this teasty healthy recipe.
Prep Time: 5-10 mins |
Ingredients to make Celebration Chicken Burrito Filling
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 onion, sliced
1/4 green bell pepper, sliced
Directions to make Celebration Chicken Burrito Filling
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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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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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Rainbow Shrimp Dinner
January 8, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New Healthy Recipes, Supper, healthy
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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 |
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
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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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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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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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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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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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