Vegetable Lasagna with Tomato Basil Sauce
June 24, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Sauce, Supper
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Vegetable Lasagna with Tomato Basil Sauce - This scrumptious, cheese and vegeatble lasagna recipe comes with its own homemade sauce recipe as well! Fresh sliced vegetables, four different cheeses, and a tasty tomato basil sauce, layered with hearty lasagna noodles. A traditional Italian dish, we removed the meat to make this delectable vegetable lasagna.
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Vegetable Lasagna with Tomato Basil Sauce
Tomato-Basil Sauce
.2tablespoons olive oil
.4medium carrots, thinly sliced
.3medium zucchini, thinly sliced
.6ounces spinach leaves, washed, stemmed and torn in bite-size pieces
.1/4teaspoon salt
.1/4teaspoon black pepper
.1egg
.3cups ricotta cheese
.1/2cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
.12uncooked lasagna noodles
.1-1/2cups (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
.1-1/2cups (6 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
.1/2cup water
.Belgian endive leaves, Bibb lettuce leaves and fresh basil sprigs (optional)
Directions to make Vegetable Lasagna with Tomato Basil Sauce
Prepare Tomato-Basil Sauce. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add carrots; cook and stir 4 minutes. Add zucchini; cook and stir 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add spinach; cook and stir 1 minute or until spinach is wilted. Stir in salt and pepper.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat egg in medium bowl. Stir in ricotta cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
Spread 1 cup Tomato-Basil Sauce in bottom of 13X9-inch baking pan; top with 4 uncooked lasagna noodles. Spoon 1/3 of ricotta cheese mixture over noodles; carefully spread with spatula.
Spoon 1/3 of vegetable mixture over cheese. Top with 1 cup Tomato-Basil Sauce. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup each mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheeses. Repeat layers 2 times beginning with noodles and ending with mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheeses. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Bake lasagna 1 hour or until bubbly. Uncover. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes. Cut into squares. Garnish, if desired.
Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
June 16, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, Main Course, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Side Dish
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Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes - If you love scalloped potatoes, and miss them during the warm weather, then this crockpot scalloped potato recipe is what you need! No need to turn on the oven, to enjoy your favorite vegetable, just break out your slow cooker. and try these creamy scalloped potaoes.
Prep Time: 10-15 mins |
Ingredients to make Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
2 lbs. potatoes or possibly 6 med. thinly sliced
1 sm. onion thinly sliced
1/4 c. flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tbsp. butter
1 (10 ounce.) can cream of mushroom soup
4 slices American cheese
1 c. water
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
**recipe can easily doubled for larger slow cookers.
Directions to make Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
Toss potato slices in water and cream of tartar. Drain. Put half of potatoes in greased crockpot.
Top half of onion slices, flour, salt and pepper. Add in remaining potatoes and onions and sprinkle rest of flour on top. Add in butter and undiluted soup. Cover and cook on low 7 to 9 hrs or possibly high 3 to 4 hrs. Add in cheese 30 min before serving.
Glazed Yams
February 4, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes
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Glazed Yams - This supreme, delicious, vegetable recipe for glazed yams is also very quick and easy. Rich, sweet, yams are boiled stove top, then a homemade glaze recipe included, is added to give them a sensational sweet flavor! The perfect side dish to any meal. |
Ingredients to make Glazed Yams
4 md Yams, peeled and sliced
1/2 t Finely shredded orange peel
1/2 c Orange juice
1 T Brown sugar
1/4 t Salt
1/4 t Cinnamon
1/8 t Allspice
Directions to make Glazed Yams
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Corn & Zucchini Quesadilla
January 28, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Baked, Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, Lunch, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Snack, Starter, Supper
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Corn & Zucchini Quesadilla - This quick and easy, vegetarian recipe for corn and zucchini quesadillas, is also overflowing with melted cheese! Oven baked in glorified layers until the inside melts together, serve with sides of salsa, sour cream, guacamole, etc to top off the easy Mexican recipe.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Corn & Zucchini Quesadilla
3 Flour Tortillas, 6 inch
1 c Grated Montery Jack
1 c Grated White Cheddar
2 tb Diced Red Onion
1 Janapeno, seeded & minced
1 c Zuchinni, julienned
3/4 c Corn kernels
Salt & pepper to taste
Directions to make Corn & Zucchini Quesadilla
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Artichokes Vinaigrette
January 21, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Salad, Sauce, Side Dish
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Artichokes Vinaigrette - This super easy, very tasty, artichoke vinaigrette recipe is a nice change from the usual. Artichokes are very good for you, and one of the most under-used veggies out there. Another two-for-one, it also includes a second recipe for the tangy vinaigrette.
Prep Time: 5 mins |
Ingredients to make Artichokes Vinaigrette
4 Extra-large artichokes
2 c Concentrated lemon juice
1 tb Salt
1 ds Black pepper
1 ds Dried oregano
1 ds Crushed red pepper flakes
VINAIGRETTE:
1 c Olive oil
1/2 c White wine vinegar
3 Garlic cloves, peeled, crushed
1 ds Dried oregano
1 ds Crushed red pepper flakes
1 tb Capers
2 tb Chopped pimiento
Directions to make Artichokes Vinaigrette
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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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Squash Parmesan
January 14, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, Microwave, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Supper
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Squash Parmesan - This supreme squash parmesan recipe is also a microwave recipe, and is very quick and easy. A vegetarian version of an Italian favorite this simple squash parmesan really packs a punch of flavor. Or if you prefer, zucchini may be substituted for the squash.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Squash Parmesan
1 sm Onion, peeled, chopped
3 sm Yellow squash, sliced 1/4 inch thick (1lb)
1/4 c Water
1 c Milk
3 sl White bread with crusts removed, crumbled
1 t Salt
2 T Melted butter
1/2 c Grated Parmesan cheese
Italian flavored fine dry Bread crumbs
**Variation: Zucchini may be substituted for yellow squash.
Directions to make Squash Parmesan
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Unfried Potato Chips
January 1, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Broiled, Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Side Dish, Snack
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Unfried Potato Chips - This kid friendly recipe, that is a version of baked potatoes is loved equally by adults. Sliced boiling potatoes, white or red, are brushed with flavorful butter before being oven baked, to a crispy, crunchy, golden brown. Slightly seasoned before serving, this best vegetable recipe disappears quick.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Unfried Potato Chips
3 1/2 lb Red Boiling Potatoes OR white boiling potaotes, Cut crosswise into 1/8-inch thick slices
6 tb Butter, melted (3/4 stick)
Salt and freshly ground Pepper
Directions to make Unfried Potato Chips
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Roasted Eggplant and Chile Peppers
December 30, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Baked, Broiled, Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Side Dish, Starter, Vegetable
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Roasted Eggplant and Chile Peppers - This rustic, roasted eggplant recipe is not only delicious, it is extremely versatile. A distinctive appetizer served with bread, or a succulent side dish with your favorite grilled meat. Fresh, hot, and steaming it is also packed with nutrition.
Prep Time: 5-10 mins |
Ingredients to make Roasted Eggplant and Chile Peppers
12 each red new mexican chiles, fresh
4 medium eggplants
3/4 cup olive oil, or corn oil
1 large onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine
1 salt, to taste
1 pepper, to taste
1 parsley, for garnish
**Serve as an appetizer spread on thick slices of country-style white bread, or flat pita bread, or use as a side dish to accompany grilled or roasted meats.
Directions to make Roasted Eggplant and Chile Peppers
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Brandied Tomato Gravy
November 30, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Sauce
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Brandied Tomato Gravy - This terrific, tangy, vegetable gravy recipe, has a little brandy added to it, giving it an extra boost of fabulous flavor. Cooked stove top, in a matter of minutes, it is the perfect compliment to so many dishes. A quick and easy gravy recipe, that is exceptionally rich and thick.
Prep Time: 5-10 mins |
Ingredients to make Brandied Tomato Gravy
1 cn Tomatoes(8oz)
4 tb Butter or margarine
2 tb Flour,all-purpose
1 cn Beef broth(14oz)
1 tb Brandy
1/2 ts Meat-extract paste
1/4 ts Salt
**NOTE: Meat-extract paste is an extract of meat, concentrated to a paste, with seasoning added and packed in a jar. It is available in most supermarkets.
Directions to make Brandied Tomato Gravy
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