Turkey Giblet Gravy
October 2, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Easy, Easy Miscellaneous Recipes, New Miscellaneous Recipe, Sauce, Side Dish
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Turkey Giblet Gravy - IF you have been looking for a new, extraordnary, gravy recipe, then you have just found it! Loaded with extreme, homemade flavor, we added some giblets, wine, and even veggies, to create a truly outstanding, rich, creamy gravy. Very quick and easy, it is the perfect Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving recipe.
Cook Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Turkey Giblet Gravy
3 c Water
1 1/2 c Dry white wine
1 lg Onion, coarsely chopped
1 sm Carrot, coarsely chopped
1 sm Celery stalk (with leaves), coarsely chopped
1 cl Garlic, crushed
Giblets and neck from turkey, coarsely chopped
Salt and fresh ground pepper
Pan juices from roast turkey
1/2 c Water
1/2 c Madeira
1 tb To 2 Tb flour
Directions to make Turkey Giblet Gravy
No Fuss Tuna Noodle Bake
September 30, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Boiled, Buffet, Casserole, Easy, Easy Miscellaneous Recipes, Main Course, New Miscellaneous Recipe, Supper
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No Fuss Tuna Noodle Bake - This hearty, homestyle, tuna casserole recipe is going to be the new family favorite. The family will love it for it’s rich, creamy texture, and big chunks of tuna, that stick to the broad egg noodles; you will love for all those reasons, and even more. And, this pasta recipe is quick and easy!
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make No Fuss Tuna Noodle Bake
4 c Wide egg noodles
Seasoned salt
2 cn Cream of mushroom soup
Seasoned pepper
2 cn Tuna, chunk
1/2 ts Cumin
1 ts Margarine
1 ts Paprika
Bread crumbs
Directions to make No Fuss Tuna Noodle Bake
Man Sized Omelet with Salsa
September 18, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Breakfast, Buffet, Easy, Easy Miscellaneous Recipes, Lunch, New Miscellaneous Recipe, Supper, fried
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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 |
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
Beefy Spanish Rice
September 11, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Casserole, Easy Miscellaneous Recipes, Main Course, New Miscellaneous Recipe, Supper, fried
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Beefy Spanish Rice - This exceptional, no fuss, beefy spanish rice recipe, makes an all time Mexican favorite, even better! Start with the convenient, always on hand ground beef, chunky, fresh veggies are added for some “healthy”, and finally, the rice is added to it all, and slow simmered, until saturated in that tex-mex taste. Try it with a slice of homemeade bread.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Beefy Spanish Rice
3/4 pound ground beef, lean
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can Beef Broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
Directions to make Beefy Spanish Rice
Easy Cheesy Fish Bake
September 9, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Miscellaneous Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New Miscellaneous Recipe, Supper
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Easy Cheesy Fish Bake - This fresh, light tasting, cheese, baked fish recipe is phenomenal. Made with mild tasting tilapia fillets, topped with fresh, juicy, tomatoes and creamy swiss cheese, then oven baked to a moist, fork tenderness. A quick and easy recipe we know you are going to love.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Easy Cheesy Fish Bake
1 pound tilapia fillets
2 large tomatoes, sliced
4 slices Swiss cheese
2 large lemons
steak seasoning
dried oregano
Directions to make Easy Cheesy Fish Bake
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 |
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
Grandma’s Beef Stew
August 28, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy Miscellaneous Recipes, Main Course, New Miscellaneous Recipe, Slow Cooker, Supper
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Grandma’s Beef Stew - This hefty, hearty, beef stew recipe is just like Grandma used to make! Loaded with healthy vegetables, and homestyle flavor, we adapted the recipe for easier crockpot cooking. The leftovers make for a wonderful lunch the following day, and all it needs is possibly a thick slice of still warm, homemade bread!
Prep Time: 15-20 mins |
Ingredients to make Grandma’s Beef Stew
2 tablespoons oil
Flour, Garlic powder, Paprika,
2 pounds stew beef
1 onion, quartered
1 clove garlic
4 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
bay leaves
1 Dash allspice or cloves
6 carrots, cut in pieces
6 medium white potatoes, cut in pieces
1/2 cup cold water
1/4 cup flour
Directions to make Grandma’s Beef Stew
Spiced Hot Cocoa
August 18, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Breakfast, Buffet, Easy, Easy Miscellaneous Recipes, Snack
Spike hot cocoa with a pinch each of cinnamon and cayenne pepper. For those who like flavors with a bit more heat, cayenne pepper gives traditional hot cocoa south-of-the border flair.
Zippy French Fries
July 26, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Barbeque, Buffet, Easy, Easy Miscellaneous Recipes, Grilled, New Miscellaneous Recipe, Side Dish, Snack
| Zippy French Fries - These zesty fries are fresh off the BBQ, made with sweet potatoes, subtle Indian spices, and are the perfect partner for any grilled meat! Oven baked first, to ensure tenderness, they can be grilled in under 10 minutes, and really reach out to “tickle your tastebuds”
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Zippy French Fries
2 (8-ounce) garnet yams or sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise, cut into 3/4-inch-wide wedges
2 tablespoon(s) ghee or unslated butter, melted
1 teaspoon(s) garam masala
1/4 teaspoon(s) coarse sea salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil for brushing
Directions to make Zippy French Fries
Frozen Fruit Fantasy
July 23, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Dessert, Easy, Easy Miscellaneous Recipes, New Miscellaneous Recipe, No Cook, Snack
| Frozen Fruit Fantasy - This decadent fruit recipe, just may be the most versatile one we have! Sweet, healthy fruit, tart fruit juice, and creamy, yogurt are combined to create this fruit fantasy, that is perfect for so many things. Have it for a healthy snack, or give it to the kids for breakfast.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Frozen Fruit Fantasy
1 tb Unflavored gelatin
2 tb Water, cold
1 tb Lemon juice
1 c Unsweetened frozen raspberries, pureed, OR your favorite berry)
1 t Lemon rind, or orange rind
2 tb Frozen apple juice concentrate
2 c Plain lowfat yogurt
**Vary the fruit juice and fruit puree combinations to develop your own creative desserts according to the seasons. It takes almost two cups of fruit to make one cup of puree. Bananas can be mashed with a fork; other fruits do better in a blender.
***If desired, use 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, cinnamon or cardamom in place of lemon or orange rind. Honey may be used in place of the juice concentrate.