Zesty Shrimp Salad
March 5, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Boiled, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, Main Course, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Salad, Starter, Vegetable
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Zesty Shrimp Salad -This exquisite, light, zesty shrimp salad recipe is chilled, and without a doubt a meal in itself. Flavored with the addition of fresh, distinct asparagus, citrus and jack cheese, it is positively overflowing with fresh robust shrimp. The homemade dressing, recipe included, is drizzled over the shrimp and asparagus, giving it it’s magnificent zest. This quick nad easy recipe is a “Must Try” for shrimp lovers!
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Zesty Shrimp Salad
1 lb Shrimp shelled and cleaned
1 1/2 lb Cleaned asparagus
1 Thin lemon slice
1/4 c Sliced green onion
2 tb Minced parsley
1 md Diced tomato
Lettuce leaves
1 oz Grated Monterey jack cheese
DRESSING
1/2 c Salad oil
4 tb Vinegar
1/4 ts Salt
Dash cayenne
1/8 ts Pepper
1 tb Parsley
1 tb Basil
1 tb Oregano
1 tb Chervil
Directions to make Zesty Shrimp Salad
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Vegetarian Sweet and Sour Soup
January 14, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Side Dish, Soup, Starter
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Vegetarian Sweet & Sour Soup - This tried and true, vegetarian sweet and sour soup recipe is served cold, a nice change from the traditional hot soup. A fresh garden vegetable recipe, with a splash of citrus, and honey is first cooked stove top, then blended and chilled. A “Must Try”.
Prep Time: 5-10 mins |
Ingredients to make Vegetarian Sweet & Sour Soup
3 oz Olive oil
7 oz Onion, chopped
10 1/2 oz Cabbage,chopped
10 1/2 oz Tomatoes, chopped
1 pt Water
3 1/4 oz Lemon juice
4 tb Honey
3 1/4 oz Orange juice
1 oz Tofu balls
Directions to make Vegetarian Sweet & Sour Soup
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Gingered Cabbage Beet Salad
November 24, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, No Cook, Salad, Side Dish, Starter
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Gingered Cabbage Beet Salad - This no fuss, chilled, cabbage salad recipe is not on scrumptious, it is delightful looking. Made with ruby red ingredients, including red cabbage, then mixed and marinated with crystallized ginger, overnight. A real easy, fix it and forget it vegetable salad.
Prep Time: 5-10 mins |
Ingredients to make Gingered Cabbage Beet Salad
1/2 c Red onion, diced
1/3 c Red wine vinegar
1/4 c Safflower oil
1/4 c Parsley, minced
1/4 c Crystallized ginger, minced
15 oz Pickled beets, drained, diced
2 c Sweet red cherries, pitted
6 c Red cabbage, shredded
Parsley sprigs
Directions to make Gingered Cabbage Beet Salad
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Cucumber Dill Dip
November 2, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, No Cook, Sauce, Snack, Starter
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Cucumber Dill Dip - This super creamy, slightly spiced vegetable dip recipe, is a blend of sour cream and mayonnaise and is divine. Fresh, drained cucumber, fresh dill, with diced bell pepper are blended with the creamy mixture, and chilled before serving for this healthy snack. We even included some “dipper” suggestions for you to try.
Prep Time: 10-15 mins |
Ingredients to make Cucumber Dill Dip
1 md Cucumber
1/4 ts White Pepper
1 1/2 c Mayonnaise
3/4 c Sour Cream
1/4 c Green Bell Pepper, Diced
2 tb Fresh Dill, Chopped, OR
2 ts Dried Dill, Crushed
Directions to make Cucumber Dill Dip
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Crisp Bread & Butter Pickles
September 16, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Side Dish, Snack, Vegetable
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Crisp Bread & Butter Pickles - If you love homemade pickles, or have a garden overflowing with too many cucumbers, then this crispy, crunchy, pickle recipe is exactly what you need. Not only are they delicious, they dress up any plate perfectly for brunches or buffets. A quick, easy, vegetable recipe for homemade pickles.<
Cook Time: 35-45 mins |
Ingredients to make Crisp Bread & Butter Pickles
4 qt Cucumber, thinly sliced
8 md Onion, peeled, thinly sliced
1/2 c Pickling salt
5 c Sugar
1 1/2 ts Tumeric
1 ts Celery seed
2 tb Mustard seed
5 c Cider vinegar
Directions to make Crisp Bread & Butter Pickles
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Spinach Mousse
September 8, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Side Dish, Starter
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Spinach Mousse - This super simple spinach mousse recipe is delectably creamy, thanks to the handy food processor. Loads and loads of fresh, healthy spinach, and sinfully rich cream, blended together, with just a hint of Nutmeg and chilled. A quick, easy, make ahead vegetable recipe, that is enjoyed by eveyone.
Prep Time: 5 mins |
Ingredients to make Spinach Mousse
6 lb Spinach, fresh
6 ea Egg whites
1 pn Nutmeg
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
4 oz Cream, heavy
Directions to make Spinach Mousse
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Tex Mex Bean Salsa
July 23, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, No Cook, Snack, Starter, Vegetable
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Tex Mex Bean Salsa - This exotic, hearty black bean salsa recipe, is so easy and quick, there is no cooking invovled, just chopping! A great one for kids to help with, which in turn, equals a great way to get them to eat their vegetables! Serve it with tortilla chips for a snack or starter.
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Tex Mex 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 Tex Mex Bean Salsa
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Homemeade Fruity Salsa
July 17, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, No Cook, Side Dish, Snack, Starter, Veg
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Homemeade Fruity Salsa - This “one of a kind” homemade salsa recipe is so fresh, quick, and easy, you will be making it all the time, after just one try! A stunning combination of chunky, colorful, garden fresh veggies and sweet, ripe mango, with a splash of citrus added. Try it with fish, or as a dip, for a healthy snack anytime.
Prep Time: 10-15 mins |
Ingredients to make Homemeade Fruity Salsa
1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons minced red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions to make Homemeade Fruity Salsa
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BLT Salad with Pasta
July 3, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Easy, Main Course, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Salad, Snack, Supper
| BLT Salad with Pasta - Fresh, crisp, crunchy vegetables are the heart of any salad, and this pleasant pasta salad is no different. A meal in itself, we put a little twist on the classic pasta salad, and the traditional BLT sandwich, by combining the two winning flavors. And are we ever glad we did, it is fabulous!
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make BLT Salad with Pasta
1 7 oz. pkg elbow macaroni,cooked, drained
8 sl Bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 c Mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/3 c Chili sauce
1/4 c Lemon juice from concentrate
2 ts Instant chicken bouillon
2 ts Sugar
1 lg Tomato, seeded and chopped
1/4 c Slice green onions
4 c Thinly sliced lettuce
Directions to make BLT Salad with Pasta
Lobster Vegetable Roll and Mango Sauce
June 19, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, Main Course, Supper, Veg
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Lobster Vegetable Roll and Mango Sauce - These no cook rolls are so amazing and easy, even you won’t believe you made them! Fresh, crisp garden greens and magnificent lobster tail meat are combined to create the “stuffing” for the rolls. Fresh, bright mango, lime juice, and herbs create the sesational sauce.
Prep Time: 60 mins |
Ingredients to make Lobster Vegetable Roll and Mango Sauce
For the Mango Sauce:
1 cup chopped ripe mango
2 tablespoons mirin
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
Kosher salt to taste
For the Summer Rolls:
12 (8 inch) Vietnamese spring roll wrappers (rice paper)
1 pound cooked lobster tails, sliced
1 (1/2 pound) avocado, sliced
3 ounces mizuna or similar type peppery salad green
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
6 ounces ocean greens, sea vegetables
1 cup hearts of palm, cut into 1/4-inch sticks
2 ounces enoki mushrooms
Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions to make Lobster Vegetable Roll and Mango Sauce
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