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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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veg 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

Step 1:In a large skillet, bring 1inch of water to a boil. Add yams. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until they are tender. Drain.
Step 2:In a small bowl, mix orange peel, orange juice, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and allspice. Pour over yams in skillet. Cook and stir until bubbly. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, spooning sauce over potatoes occasionally to make a glaze.

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Aromatic Cabbage

November 16, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Side Dish, fried

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veg2 Aromatic Cabbage - This amazing, aromatic, cooked cabbage has the very delicious and distinct blend of cumin and fennel, which is also what gives it that phenomenal aroma. Quickly stir fried, stove top, there is also onions and sesame seeds added in, topping this easy vegetable recipe off perfectly!

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 8-12 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Cabbage
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Aromatic Cabbage

1 Cabbage; small
2 Onions; medium
3 tb Vegetable oil
1/2 ts Cumin seeds,whole
1/2 ts Fennel seeds, whole
4 ts Sesame seeds
1/2 ts Salt

Directions to make Aromatic Cabbage

Step 1:Remove coarse outer leaves from cabbage, quarter and core. Cut into fine fine shred, either by hand or with food processor. Set aside. Peel onions; cut in half lengthwise. Cut crosswise into thin half rings; set aside.
Step 2:In large wok or large wide pot over medium heat, heat oil. When very hot, add the cumin and the fennel seeds. As soon as the seeds turn a shade darker (just a few minutes) toss in the sesame seeds. Stir for a second before adding onions. Stir fry 2 or 3 minutes or \’til browned on the edges.
Step 3:Cook 2-3 minutes or \’til cabbage wilts. Uncover and cook over high heat, stir fry 5 minutes or \’til vegetables are very tender.

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Potato Corn Chowder

November 9, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, Main Course, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Supper

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vg Potato Corn Chowder - This quick, creamy, multi vegetable chowder recipe also has two different meats added in. Cooked bacon and sausage are added to the chunky, fresh vegetables to create a one pot meal. Enjoy it for dinner or lunch, with or lunch, with a still warm slice of garlic bread. Yummy.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Vegetables, Meat
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Potato Corn Chowder

1 Polish sausage, sliced thinly
6 sl Bacon, chopped
1 c Onions, chopped
1/4 c Flour
2 c Chicken stock
1 c Water
4 c Corn
2 c Potatoes, cubed
1/8 t White pepper
Red pepper sauce
2 c Milk
2 T Butter

Directions to make Potato Corn Chowder

Step 1:In a big saucepan, brown the sausage and bacon until bacon is crispy. Remove sausage and bacon with a slotted spoon, and drain on a paper towel. Discard most of the fat; leave enough to cook the onion.
Step 2:Saute onion in reserved fat until tender, about 5 minutes. Gradually stir in the flour. Add stock and water, stirring constantly. Add sausage, bacon, corn, potatoes and white pepper. Add red pepper sauce to taste. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir occasionally
Step 3:Add milk and cook until soup is heated through and potatoes are tender. Top with butter and serve.

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Easy Glazed Pearl Onions

September 22, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetable

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veg3 Easy Glazed Pearl Onions - This dynamic, out of the ordinary, glazed pearl onion recipe, is quite simple to make, and a nice break from the usual vegetable side dish. Sweet, white pearl onions are simmered stove top in broth and sugar, to create the tasty glaze that smothers them, and adds magnificent flavor. A quick, easy vegetable recipe that we highly recommend.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20-25 mins
Main Ingredient: Pearl Onions
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Easy Glazed Pearl Onions

16 oz Frozen pearl onions
2 tb Vegetable oil
3 tb Sugar
1 1/2 c Beef stock
4 tb Red wine vinegar
Salt & Freshly ground black pepper

Directions to make Easy Glazed Pearl Onions

Step 1:RINSE THE ONIONS IN A strainer, just to separate them and remove extra ice. Blot them on paper towels. In a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil over high heat. When it is hot, add the onions and sugar and continue cooking for 5 minutes, shaking often, until the onions are lightly colored.
Step 2:Add the beef stock, adjust the heat to medium- high, and continue cooking until the liquid is almost completely evaporated, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 3:Stir in the vinegar, cook for 30 seconds, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

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Best Homemade Salsa

July 15, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Appetizer, Boiled, Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, New Vegetable Recipes, Side Dish, Snack, Starter, Veg

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best_homemade_salsa Best Homemade Salsa - This hearty, homemade, chunky salsa is overflowing with fresh vegetable flavor! Sweet, red, roma tomatoes and exotic, Mexican chipotle peppers, mingle together to create an authentic spicy salsa, that is exceptionally simple and quick.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Main Ingredient: Tomato, Chipotle Peppers
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Best Homemade Salsa

30 ea Dried chipotle chiles OR 3 c chipotle chiles
8 ea Ripe Roma tomatoes, cored
12 ea Garlic cloves, peeled
2 tb Salt
1/2 ts Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions to make Best Homemade Salsa

Step 1:Combine all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, about 20 minutes. The liquid should be reduced by one-third and the tomato skins should be falling off. Set aside to cool.
Step 2:Break up tomatoes with fork, to bite size chunks. Refrigerate.

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