So Easy Stuffed Eggplant
August 21, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, Fry, New Vegetable Recipes, Side Dish
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So easy Stuffed eggplant - This hearty, homestyle, stuffed eggplant recipe, tastes divine. The saturated in flavor pulp of the eggplant is sauteed with fragrant onion and garlic, fresh mushrooms and rustic bulgur. An easy, oven baked, vegetarian recipe that I have always received many compliments on.
Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 40 mins |
Ingredients to make So Easy Stuffed Eggplant
2 lg Eggplants
1/4 c Olive oil
1 lg Onion, diced
2 Garlic cloves, chopped
1 c Mushrooms, sliced
1 c Bulgur wheat
3/4 c Vegetable stock
1 ts Oregano
Salt & pepper
Directions to make So Easy Stuffed Eggplant
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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.
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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Easy Veg Chicken Pasta Salad
July 22, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, Main Course, New Vegetable Recipes, Salad, Snack, Supper, Vegetable
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easy Veg chicken pasta salad – This simply superb pasta salad recipe is very hearty, quick and easy. Overflowing with chunky chicken,and bright, fresh vegetables, we splashed it with a homemeade salad dressing, recipe included, that is the perfect finish, for this very versatile meal.
Prep Time: 10-15 mins |
Ingredients to make Easy Veg Chicken Pasta Salad
basil Vinaigrette Salad Dressing:
4 lg garlic cloves
2 T Dried basil
1 1/2 t Sugar
1 T Dry mustard
3 T Fresh lemon juice
6 T Red wine vinegar
2 t Kosher salt
1 t Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 c Olive oil
2 ea Zucchinis, halved lengthwise, 1/2-inch pieces
6 oz Dried fusilli pasta
3 Cooked chicken breast halves,1/2-inch cubes
2 md tomatoes, diced
3 Green onions, chopped
12 Black olives
1/4 c Toasted pine nuts
1/2 c Grated fresh parm cheese
Directions to make Easy Veg Chicken Pasta Salad
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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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Spicy Italian Sausages
July 14, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Boiled, Buffet, Casserole, Easy Vegetable Recipes, Main Course, New Vegetable Recipes, Side Dish, Snack, Supper, Veg
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Spicy Italian Sausages – These vegetarian sausages are homemade in your own kitchen, and positively overflowing with fiery, flavor! Exceptionally easy, they are boiled stove top, and are so very versatile. We just know you will be keeping this vegetable recipe on hand all the time, once you try them.
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How To Make Spicy Italian Sausages Video
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Vegetable Meat Cheese Cioppino
June 29, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Broiled, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, Main Course, Supper, Veg
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Vegetable Meat Cheese Cioppino - This soup is out of this world! It has so many ingredients we don’t even know where to start. Fresh, colorful chunks of garden veggies, hearty chunks of three different meats, or cheese generously melted on top. A one pot meal thats cooks quick!
Prep Time: 10-15 mins |
Ingredients to make Vegetable Meat Cheese Cioppino
1/2 lb Sweet, Mild Italian Sausage, thinly sliced
2 tb Olive Oil
1 lg Onion, Chopped
1 md Green Bell Pepper, Coarsely chopped
1 lg Clove garlic; Minced
32 oz Beef Broth, 2 16-oz Cans
28 oz tomatoes, Chopped, Undrained
8 oz Tomato sauce, 1 can
1/2 c Dry Red Wine
1 lb Medium Shrimp; Deveined And Shelled
1 1/2 c zucchini, Sliced
1 c Carrots, Sliced
3/4 c Celery, Diagonally Sliced
2 md Lobster Tails; Cooked,Shelled, And Sliced Into -1/2-Inch Pieces
1 1/2 c Fusilli pasta; Cooked And Drained
1/4 c Fresh Parsley,,Chopped
1/2 ts Dried basil, Crushed
12 oz Jarlsberg Cheese,Shredded
Directions to make Vegetable Meat Cheese Cioppino
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Greek Garlic Bread
June 21, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Baked, Breakfast, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, Side Dish, Snack
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Greek garlic bread – This easy, flavorful Greek bread really packs a punch! The Greek goodness of creamy feta cheese and ripe plump olives. Then,we added garlic and herbs for the “punch”, the yougurt for even more creaminess, and finally, a hint of everyones favorite vegetable, cucumber! Great with hot meals.
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Greek Garlic Bread
1/2 c Water
2 c White bread flour
3 tb Yogurt,plain
2 ts Dry milk
1 tb Sugar
1 ts Salt
2 ts Butter
1 pinch Garlic powder
4 ts Black olives,chopped
1/2 ts Sweet basil
1/2 ts Dill weed
2 1/2 tb Feta cheese
2 1/2 tb Cucumber,pureed
1/2 ts Fast-Rise yeast *** OR ***
1 ts Active-Dry yeast
SUCCESS HINTS: Cucumber should be peeled, seeded, and then pureed. If the feta cheese is packed in water, drain well. Finely chop the black olives.
Directions to make Greek Garlic Bread
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Perfect Potatoes and Eggplant
June 1, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, Side Dish, Veg
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Perfect Potatoes and eggplant – A “two-for-one” vegetable side dish here! Instead of serving the potatoes and eggplant seperately, we mixed thim together and gave them a hint of sweet with the spices and herbs. A wonderful sweet, hot, side for any for any meal.Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10-15 mins Main Ingredient: Eggplant, Potatoes Difficulty Level: 2 |
Ingredients to make Perfect Potatoes and Eggplant
1 ea 1/2 inch piece of ginger root
2 ea Minced green chilies
1/4 c Shredded unsweetened coconut
1/2 ts Garam masala
4 tb Ghee
1 ts Black mustard seeds
1/2 tb Whole cumin seeds
1/8 ts Asafetida
6 md Potatoes, boiled & cubed
1 ts Turmeric
1 tb Coriander
1 sm Eggplant in 1 inch cubes
1 ts Salt
3 tb Fresh coriander,chopped
1 tb Lemon juice
Directions to make Perfect Potatoes and Eggplant
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Summer Vegetable Bake
May 27, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Casserole, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, Main Course, Supper, Veg
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Summer vegetable bake – An incredible vegetarian recipe starring potatoes, zucchini, and tomatoes. We tossed them all together and then added a delicious medley of herbs for even more flavor. And lastly we slow baked it, to be sure the flavors were well blended.
Prep Time: 20 mins |
Ingredients to make Summer Vegetable Bake
1 1/2 lb Potatoes,peeled and sliced
1 1/2 lb Zucchini,scraped and sliced
3/4 lb Okra,trimmed
Vinegar
1 1 lb eggplant,sliced*
1 lb Fresh/canned tomatoes,sliced
1 bn Fresh parsley,chopped
1 bn Fresh dill,chopped
Salt & freshly ground pepper
1/2 c Olive oil
5 Scallions,chopped
3 garlic cloves,minced
Toast or bread crumbs
*Soak okra in vinegar to remove slime, then rinse well. Eggplant may be salted and rinsed before slicing if desired.
Directions to make Summer Vegetable Bake
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