Simmered Spicy Sauce

January 9, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Easy, Easy Miscellaneous Recipes, New Miscellaneous Recipe, Sauce

Simmered Spicy Sauce -If you like a little extra, slightly fiery flavor with your fish or tofu, then this full of flavor sauce is for you! A distinct combination of spice and heavy cream are what put this savory sauce head and shoulders above the rest. A simple, quick, stove top sauce recipe that is phenomenal.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Simmered Spicy Sauce

1 c Chopped mustard greens OR Swiss Chard
1/2 c Coarsely chopped green pepper
1 lg Red-ripe tomato, cored,quartered
1/4 c Loosely packed chopped cilantro
2 Fresh hot green chiles,stemmed, seeded
2 Garlic cloves, peeled
1 tb Mild olive oil
1/2 ts Ground cumin
1/2 ts Ground coriander
1 tb Dijon-style mustard
1 ts Sugar
1/2 ts Salt, or to taste
1/3 c Heavy cream

**A full recipe of this sauce is enough for about 1 1/2 pounds of cooked fish, seafood or firm cubed tofu.

Directions to make Simmered Spicy Sauce

Step 1:Place greens, pepper, tomato, cilantro, chiles and garlic in a blender or food processor and process until smoothly pureed. Set aside.

Step 2:Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add pureed mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until sauce is thick, 12 to 15 minutes.

Step 3:Makes about 2 cups.

Tags: Chilies, Cilantro, Corriander, Cream, Cumin, Dijon Mustard, Dinner, fish, Garlic, Herbs, Lunch, Peppers, Quick, Sauce, Seafood, Simple, Spice, Stove Top, Tofu, Vegetable, Vegetarian

Apple Cinnamon Pizza

September 8, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Dessert, Easy, Easy Miscellaneous Recipes, New Miscellaneous Recipe, Snack

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Apple Cinnamon Pizza - This one-of-a-kind, apple, dessert recipe, is bursting with tender, tasty apples and sweet cinnamon, slowly, oven baked into a “crust” of ooey-gooey bread dough. This wonderful, fresh, “pizza”, is loved by everyone who tries it, especially kids!

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Main Ingredient: Apples, Bread
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Apple Cinnamon Pizza

8 oz Frozen bread dough, thawed, one-half frozen loaf
8 oz Cream cheese; softened
1/4 c Sugar
1 Egg
1 ts Vanilla
4 c Apples, peeled, thinly sliced
2/3 c Sugar
1/4 c Flour
1 ts Cinnamon

TOPPING:
1/3 c Flour
1/3 c Brown sugar
2 tb Margarine, softened
1/2 c Slivered almonds

Directions to make Apple Cinnamon Pizza

Step 1:Place bread dough on greased 12 inch deep dish pizza pan. When thawed completely, pat dough on bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of pan. Let rest 15 minutes.

Step 2:Combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. Spread over bottom of crust. Combine apples, 2/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour and cinnamon. Arrange evenly over cream cheese mixture.

Step 3:In a small mixing bowl, combine 1/3 cup flour and brown sugar. Cut in margarine until mixture is crumbly. Add almonds. Sprinkle evenly over apples. Bake at 350F for about 40 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm or cold, with whipping cream, whipped topping or ice cream.

Tags: Almond, Apple, Baking, Cinnamon, Cream, Cream Cheese, Egg, Fruit, Ice Cream, Kid Friendly, Nuts, Pizza, Rich, Simple, Sweet, Vanilla

Cream of Broccoli Soup

September 4, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Buffet, Easy, Easy Miscellaneous Recipes, Lunch, New Miscellaneous Recipe, Side Dish, Slow Cooker, Starter

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Cream of Broccoli Soup - This oh so creamy, broccoli soup recipe, is a combination of stove top and crockpot. Simmered stove top, then blended for that succulent creamy texture, it is then put in the slow cooker, filling the house with its appetizing aroma. A very easy, simple recipe if you like creamy, vegetable soup.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 90 mins
Main Ingredient: Vegetables, Cream
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Cream of Broccoli Soup

1 1/2 pounds broccoli flowerets
1 clove garlic, minced
1 large Onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 to 2 large potatoes
1 quart chicken broth, or beef broth
salt and pepper, to taste
dash red pepper, crushed
1 cup half and half
dash ground nutmeg
bacon bits

Directions to make Cream of Broccoli Soup

Step 1:Saute onion and garlic in butter until the onions become transparent. Add chopped potatoes, broccoli, broth, salt, pepper and red pepper. Heat to boiling and simmer for about a half hour.

Step 2:Pour the mixture (about 1/3rd at a time) into the blender and pulse six or seven times for each batch. Place blended soup in crockpot and add half and half and nutmeg. Heat on low for another half hour and then let sit until dinner. Taste for seasoning; garnish and serve warm, not hot.

Tags: Bacon, Broth, Butter, Cream, Creamy, Crockpot, Garlic, Herbs, Lunch, Nutmeg, Potato, Simple, Spice, Vegetable

Easy Shepherds Pie

August 26, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Miscellaneous Recipes, Main Course, New Miscellaneous Recipe, Supper

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Easy Shepherds Pie - This easy shepherds pie recipe is a family favorite at our house. Convenient, economical ground beef is sauted and mixed with some ordinary ingredients, to create an extraordinary, updated classic! A hearty, moist beef base topped with a creamy, mashed potatoes, and generously sprinkled with parmesan cheese, delicious! Another simple, “AllIn One” meal, that is very satisfying.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Ground Beef. Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Easy Shepherds Pie

1 1/2 lb Ground Beef
3 tb Butter
1 ts Worcestershire sauce
2 Eggs, Separated
1/2 c Butter
8 Potatoes peeled, boiled mash
2 Onions, Minced
1 tb Tomato catsup
Beef stock
1/2 c Cream
1/8 ts Garlic powder
Parmesan Cheese

Directions to make Easy Shepherds Pie

Step 1:Brown beef and saute onions in butter untill golden. Mix meat with onions, catsup, Worcestershire, salt & pepper. Add a little meat stock and cook, covered, over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2:Beat egg yolks untill light, whites untill stiff. Beat yolks, cream, butter, and garlic powder into mashed potatoes. Gently fold in beaten egg whites.

Step 3:Put meat mixture into casserole and top with potatoes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake at 350F. untill puffed and browned, @ 1 hour.

Tags: Cream, Creamy, Egg, Garlic, Ground Beef, Ketchup, Meat, Onion, Parmesan Cheese, Pie, Potato, Simple, Worcestershire Sauce

Sensational Quiche

July 3, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Breakfast, Easy Miscellaneous Recipes, Main Course, Supper

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Sensational Quiche - This hearty, with a touch of sweetness, recipe for quiche, is great for brunches and buffets. Loaded with high in protein eggs, crisp, crunchy bacon, divine swiss cheese, and sweet, tart, apples, you can serve this any time of day! Whenever you decide to serve it, don’t expect any leftovers, as it disappears quickly.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Main Ingredient: Egg, Bacon, Apple, Cheese
Difficulty Level: 4

Ingredients to make Sensational Quiche

2 1/4 c Sifted flour
1 1/2 ts Salt
3/4 c Shortening
5 tb Cold milk
5 Eggs
1 tb Butter or margarine
1 c Diced Canadian bacon
2 c Thinly sliced apples, red delicious, unpeeled
1 tb Flour
1 3/4 c Half and half
1/8 ts Nutmeg
1/4 ts Caraway seeds
1/2 ts Dry mustard
1 c Shredded Swiss cheese

Directions to make Sensational Quiche

Step 1:Combine sifted flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening until particles are size of peas. Sprinkle with about 5 tablespoons cold milk, adding just enough to make stiff dough. Shape into 6 balls. Roll out on lightly floured board to 6-inch circles and fit into 6 (5-inch) tart pans

Step 2:Fold edges under and build up high fluted rim. Pierce all over with fork tines

Step 3:Separate 1 egg. Beat egg white lightly and brush over bottoms and sides of shells. Bake below center of oven at 425F 15 minutes.

Step 4:Meanwhile, melt butter and saute bacon 1 minute. Add apple slices, cover and cook about 10 minutes, until apples are almost translucent. beat remaining whole eggs with remaining egg yolk. Add flour, half and half, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, nutmeg, caraway seeds and dry mustard and mix well.

Step 5:Sprinkle cheese evenly among tart shells, top with apples and bacon. Pour egg mixture into shells.

Step 6:Bake at 375F about 30 minutes, or until set in center. Cool to lukewarm before cutting.

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Tags: Apple, Bacon, Cheese, Cream, Dinner, Egg, Flour, French Cuisine, Fruit, Lunch, Milk, Quick, Spice

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