Fiery Mayonnaise Sauce

misc_mayo Fiery Mayonnaise Sauce - This phenomenal, blended, homemade mayonnaise sauce recipe has a bit of “heat” to it, giving it a mouth watering flavor. An abundance of fragrant, flavorful garlic, adds loads taste, and sassy cayenne pepper adds the heat. Great with fish!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Main Ingredient: Homemade Mayonnaise
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Fiery Mayonnaise Sauce

1 Red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded
2 Egg yolks
1 tb White wine vinegar
1 Lemon, juiced
1 1/2 ts Capers
6 Garlic cloves
8 Anchovy fillets
1 1/2 ts Cayenne pepper
1 c Salad oil

Directions to make Fiery Mayonnaise Sauce

Step 1:In a blender place the roasted red bell pepper, egg yolks, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, capers, garlic, anchovy fillets, and cayenne pepper. Blend the ingredients together so that they are smooth. With the blender still running, slowly dribble in the salad oil so that a mayonnaise is formed. Correct the seasoning with the salt (and more lemon juice) if necessary.

Man Sized Omelet with Salsa

misc_omlt Man Sized Omelet with Salsa - This very flexible, jumbo egg omelet has an abundance of “extra’s” added to it, creating a real “flavor fiesta” for your tastebuds! Feel free to add or substistute any of the ingredients for your family’s favorite combinations, and as it is so robust and well rounded, you can enjoy it for breakfast, lunch or even dinner!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5-10 mins
Servings: 2
Main Ingredient: Egg,Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Man Sized Omelet with Salsa

4 lg Eggs
2 tb Water
1 tb Unsalted butter
3 Slices of lean bacon, cooked, crumbled
1 sm Avocado, preferably California, peeled, diced
1/2 c Coarsely grated Monterey Jack (about 2 oz)

SALSA:
2/3 c Tomato Finely chopped seeded
2 tb Finely chopped red onion
1 Pickled or fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded, minced**
2 tb Minced fresh coriander (cilantro)
1 tb Fresh lime or lemon juice

** It is recommended you wear rubber gloves while handling the jalapeno pepper, or be sur to wash hands thoroughly, when done handling pepper, before touching anything else.

Directions to make Man Sized Omelet with Salsa

Step 1:In a small bowl stir together the tomato, the onion, the jalapeno, the coriander, the lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste until the salsa is combined well.
Step 2:In a bowl whisk together the eggs, the water, and salt and pepper to taste. In an 8-inch skillet, preferably non-stick, heat 1/2 teaspoon of the butter over moderately high heat until the foam subsides, pour in half the egg mixture, tilting the skillet to spread the egg mixture evenly over the bottom, and cook it for 1 minute, or until it is almost set. Sprinkle half the omelet with half the bacon, half the avocado, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces, and half the Monterey Jack and cook the Omelet for 1 minute, or until it is set. Fold the omelet over the filling, transfer it to a plate, and keep it warm.
Step 3:Make another omelet in the same manner with the remaining butter, egg mixture, bacon, avocado, and Monterey Jack and serve the omelets with the salsa over.

Classic Spinach Quiche

misc3 Classic Spinach Quiche - This simple, classic, spinach quiche recipe is not only a “Fix it Fast” meal, it is very versatile. It has so many healthy ingredients, it makes a ideal meal, anytime of day, breakfast, lunch. dinner, it all depends on what you serve it with. A quick, easy recipe, thats great for brunches.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Main Ingredient: Spinach
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Classic Spinach Quiche

1 Box chopped spinach
1/2 Onion, diced
1/2 c Bell pepper, diced
1 c Cheddar Cheese, shredded
3/4 c Biscuit mix
3 Eggs
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper

Directions to make Classic Spinach Quiche

Step 1:Spray pan with non stick cooking spray. Put first 4 ingredients in bottom of pie plate. Mix eggs, salt and pepper with mixer until frothy; pour over pie plate ingredients. Bake 400 degrees, 35 minutes.

Apple Cinnamon Pizza

ap_cinm 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.

Easy Shepherds Pie

misc 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.

Best Egg Salad Tips

July 28, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Tips and Tricks

egg_saladPut a dash of cayenne pepper and a teaspoon of Dijon mustard in egg salad to give it added zest and flavor. Vitamin A, C, and K, along with the beta-carotene found in cayenne pepper help to boost the immune system.

Sensational Quiche

  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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Easy Stuffed Avocado

  Easy Stuffed Avocado - A new and unique crab recipe we are sure you are going to love. Crumbled crab meat, add the heartiness; fresh fruit and vegetables provide the crunch; and the dressing adds the creaminesss. Put it all together and you get this “must try” , no cook recipe.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Servings: 2
Main Ingredient: Fruit, Crab
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Easy Stuffed Avocado

2 Avocados
1/2 lb Crabmeat
1 ds Hot pepper sauce
1/4 c Minced celery
Mayonnaise, Lemon juice, salt, pepper, shredded lettuce
4 Hard cooked eggs, chopped
4 Anchovy fillets
4 Strips pimiento
1 Lemon, cut in 4 wedges
1 Tomato, cut in 4 wedges
Black olives
Parsley sprigs
HERBED MAYONNAISE DRESSING
1 c Mayonnaise
1 ds Tarragon
1 ds Chervil
2 T Chopped chives
2 T Tomato puree (or more)

Directions to make Easy Stuffed Avocado

Step 1:Combine 1 cup mayonnaise, tarragon, chervil and chives. Add just enough tomato puree to give dressing a pourable consistency and delicate color. Set aside.
Step 2:To make salad, cut avocados in halves and remove seeds. Flake crabmeat and combine with hot pepper sauce, celery and enough mayonnaise to moisten. Season to taste with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Step 3:Place avocado halves on shredded lettuce, fill with crab mixture and sprinkle generously with chopped eggs. Garnish with anchovies, pimiento strips, lemon and tomato wedges, olives and parsley. Serve dressing on side.

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