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.
Baked Honey Tomatoes
March 11, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Side Dish
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Baked Honey Tomatoes - This naturally sweet, fresh tomato recipe, is a secretly simple, extraordinary, baked side dish. Perfect when tomatoes are in season, as they are juicier, the drizzled honey on the tomatoes gives them an exotic flare. This quick and easy recipe will complement any meal, and will soon be a new family favorite.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Baked Honey Tomatoes
8 Tomatoes, medium
1/2 c Bread crumbs, fresh, coarse
2 ts Salt
2 ts Pepper
1 ts Tarragon, dried
4 ts Honey
4 ts Butter
Directions to make Baked Honey Tomatoes
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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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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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Fresh Herb Stuffed Eggplant
November 13, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Side Dish, fried
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Fresh Herb Stuffed Eggplant - This fabulous fresh herb and vegetable recipe for stuffed eggplant is incrediblvy delicious, and very easy. Unique eggplant is stuffed with a savory, fragrant mixture of sauteed veggies, herbs and spices, then oven baked to a fork tenderness. Great tasting and good for you!
Prep Time: 10-15 mins |
Ingredients to make Fresh Herb Stuffed Eggplant
2 T Safflower oil
1 Lg Onion, finely chopped
1 Lg stalk Celery,chopped fine
2 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 Sm green bell Pepper, diced
2 Med Eggplants (1 lb each)
1 T Chopped fresh Basil
1/4 c Chopped fresh Parsley
1/2 t Dried Thyme
1 ds Cayenne pepper
1/2 c Dry whole-grain Bread Crumbs
1 heaping cup chopped ripe, juicy Tomatoes
Preheat oven to 375 deg F.
Directions to make Fresh Herb Stuffed Eggplant
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All Vegetable Casserole
October 23, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, Main Course, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Supper, Vegetable
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All Vegetable Casserole - This super simple, vegetable casserole is not only sensational, it bakes up in only 20 Minutes! Very convenient as it uses canned ingredients, that are sure to have on hand, it is the perfect last minute meal. Chunky tomatoes and beets are layered with shredded cheese and bread crumbs, for this Best casserole recipe and your families favorite herbs will and extra flavor.
Prep Time: 5-10 mins |
Ingredients to make All Vegetable Casserole
2 Cans, sliced beets
2 Cans stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup grated cheese
2 cups bread crumbs
2 Olive Oil
salt and pepper to taste
Directions to make All Vegetable Casserole
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Open Faced Pita Sandwich
September 17, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Breakfast, Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Snack
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Open Faced Pita Sandwich - This spectacular, warm, vegetable pita sandwich recipe is oven toasted, enhancing the sweet juicy taste of all those garden fresh veggies. These open faced pita’s are also ideal for brunches and buffets, as they completely vegetarian. A quick, easy, and healthy recipe, that is great for lunch.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Open Faced Pita Sandwich
1/4 c Carrots, julienned
1/4 c Zucchini, julienned
1/4 c Mushrooms, sliced
1/4 c Onion, julienned
1/4 c Bell pepper, julienned
Salt Pepper OR Mrs. Dash
4 ts Mustard, prepared
2 Pita pockets
4 Tomato slices
Directions to make Open Faced Pita Sandwich
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Stuffed Zucchini Bake
September 9, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, New Vegetable Recipes, Side Dish, Veg
 Stuffed Zucchini Bake - This country style, baked, stuffed zucchini recipe is absolutely mouth watering! Fresh zucchini, onion, and tomato, are combined with aromatic garlic and herbs, then oven baked ubtil staming hot. A simple vegetable side dish that is so scrumptious, it just may outshine your main course. another quick, easy recipe, that tastes extraordinary.
Prep Time: 10-15 mins |
Ingredients to make Stuffed Zucchini Bake
4 medium (12-inch) zucchini
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 clove
garlic, crushed
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 cup cooked couscous
1 cup crushed tomatoes
Pinch dried basil leaves 1
1 Tablespoon fresh-minced parsley
Salt or salt substitute and freshly-cracked pepper to taste
Directions to make Stuffed Zucchini Bake
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Spiced Cauliflower and Potatoes
August 28, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Side Dish
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Spiced Cauliflower and Potatoes - This distinctively spiced vegetable side dish recipe is very tasty! Boiled, stove top, with a fabulous blend of ethnic spices, it not only has extraordinary flavor, it goes with almost any meat. A quick and easy recipe with unique, zesty, flavor.
Prep Time: 10-15 mins |
Ingredients to make Spiced Cauliflower and Potatoes
2 1/2 c Cubed new potatoes
1 sm Cauliflower
2 ts Black mustard seeds
12 To 15 fenugreek seeds
1 ts Freshly ground cumin seeds
1/2 ts Turmeric
1/2 ts Powdered hot red chile pepper
Salt
6 tb Peanut oil
2 tb Minced garlic
1 Tomato, chopped
1 Or 2 fresh Serrano chiles, chopped
1 c Chopped cilantro leaves
1 tb Lemon juice, or to taste
Directions to make Spiced Cauliflower and Potatoes
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