Scalloped Potatoes with Apples and Cinnamon
February 11, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, Main Course, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Side Dish, Supper
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Scalloped Potatoes with Apples and Cinnamon - This fragrant, supreme, scalloped potato recipe uses hearty sweet potatoes and has the exceptional addition of apples and cinnamon! A perfect “out of the ordinary” addition to any homemade dinner, this simple vegetable recipe is out of this world.
Cook Time: 45-30 mins |
Ingredients to make Scalloped Potatoes with Apples and Cinnamon
6 Apples, peeled and sliced
6 Sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 cup Orange juice
1 Grated orange, zest of
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 cup Crushed corn flakes or breadcrumbs
Directions to make Scalloped Potatoes with Apples and Cinnamon
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Stove Top Sweet Vegetable Soup
January 7, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, New Recipe, Soup, Supper
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Stove Top Sweet Vegetable Soup - This wholesome, healthy, vegetarian soup includes squash, sweet potatoes, and apples. Cooked stove top and then blended for a velvety smooth texture, this vegetable soup, proves once again, that a quick and easy soup can be a meal.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Stove Top Sweet Vegetable Soup
2 c Butternut squash
2 c Sweet potato, peeled & diced
3 md Apples, peeled & chopped
1 md Onion, chopped
2 c Water
1/2 ts Sea salt
1/2 ts Chinese 5 spice
1/4 ts Cayenne pepper
Directions to make Stove Top Sweet Vegetable Soup
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Filled Squash Halves
December 20, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, Main Course, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Supper, Veg, fried
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Filled Squash Halves - This exotic, baked, acorn squash recipe is a homestyle combination of lean ground beef and juicy apples. An “All In One” meal, these hefty, hearty, filled squash halves, are like nothing you have tasted before. A farmhouse blend of flavors, create a very simple, easy, vegetable recipe.
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Filled Squash Halves
2 ea Acorn Squash, Md
1 lb Lean Ground Beef
1 1/2 t Salt
1/2 t Cinnamon
2 c Apples, Pared & Chopped,(2 Lg)
1/4 c Raisins
4 tb Brown Sugar, Packed
2 tb Margarine Or Butter, Melted
Directions to make Filled Squash Halves
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Baked Filled Acorn Squash
September 29, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Side Dish, Veg, Vegetable
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Baked Filled Acorn Squash - This sweet, simple, stuffed squash recipe is absolutely fabulous! Filled with fresh, juicy, apples, healthy, hefty walnuts, and brown sugar, this satisfying side dish will compliment any meal, and is perfect for guests. A simple, easy, vegetable recipe that dresses up any brunch or buffet.
Prep Time: 5 mins |
Ingredients to make Baked Filled Acorn Squash
3 Acorn Squash
2 Apples, chopped
1/2 c Chopped Walnuts
1 T Grated Orange Peel
1/2 c Brown Sugar
2 T Margarine, melted
Directions to make Baked Filled Acorn Squash
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Buying Fresh Colorful Produce
July 21, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Tips and Tricks
Purchase produce in season for the best buys and quality. Keep in mind that the more colors of fruits and vegetables in your shopping cart, the more nutrients your family will consume.
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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Carrot-Pineapple Cake
July 6, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, New Vegetable Recipes, Snack
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Carrot-Pineapple Cake - Bright orange, carrots, and sweet, golden pineapple give this fabulous cake so much natural sweetness, we didn’t even add sugar! Topped with a tasty cream cheese frosting, who knew vegetables could be for dessert?
Prep Time: 15-20 mins |
Ingredients to make Carrot-Pineapple Cake
1/2 c Low Fat margarine,softened
3 Eggs** For low fat use egg substitute
1 c Thawed frozen unsweetened pineapple juice concentrate
2 ts Vanilla
2 1/2 c All-purpose flour
2 ts Baking powder
1 ts Baking soda
1 ts Ground nutmeg
1 ts Ground cinnamon
1/4 ts Salt
3 c Shredded carrots
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8 oz Cream cheese, softened
1 cn (8 oz) crushed pineapple in unsweetened juice,drained
1 ts Vanilla
Directions to make Carrot-Pineapple Cake
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Spinach Lobster Fruit Salad
June 19, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, Main Course, Salad, Supper
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Spinach Lobster Fruit Salad - Fresh, dark green, spinach is the base on which this rich, zesty salad is served on. Quickly boiled lobster tails, provide the succulent meat, and then we turned to fruit to complement it all perfectly. A superb hot weather seafood salad!
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Spinach Lobster Fruit Salad
3 8 oz lobster tails; fresh or frozen
1 md Pink grapefruit; peeled, sectioned
1 md Orange; peeled and sectioned
1/4 c Orange yogurt
3 tb Orange juice
1 tb Fresh lemon juice
1 ts Grated orange rind
1 ts Grated lime rind
1/8 ts White pepper
4 c Fresh spinach leaves; torn
2 ts Fresh chives; chopped
Directions to make Spinach Lobster Fruit Salad
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