No Fuss Fruit Chutney

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No Fuss Fruit Chutney - This No Fuss fruit chutney recipe cooks, stove top in only 5 minutes! The fresh fruit can be substituted, as well as the preserves, for a new and different chutney everytime. This speedy, simple fruit recipe is also Low Carb, and very healthy!

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Main Ingredient: Fruit, Spice
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make No Fuss Fruit Chutney

1/4 cup Sugar-free apricot preserves - I used Polaner brand
2 teaspoons Cider Vinegar - to taste
1/4 teaspoon Chili powder - to taste
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon - ground
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder - or 1 small clove fresh, mashed
1/8 teaspoon ginger - or fresh, minced
1 ounce Fresh mango - optional, fine diced

**Other fruits and preserve flavors may be used to suit your tastes and availability.

Directions to make No Fuss Fruit Chutney

Step 1:

Over low heat (or in a double boiler) combine all ingredients. Allow to cook for at least 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Allow to cool a bit then taste and adjust spices as desired.

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Frozen Fruit Cocktail

frtcktl Frozen Fruit Cocktail - This exotic, frosty fruit cocoktail recipe is made with big juicy chunks of fruit and applesauce. The fruit can be changed to your family’s favorites, regular or chunky applesauce, your choice, all mixed together and frozen. Doesn’t that sound divine? A healthy, quick, and easy recipe, that even kids love!

Cook Time: 0 mins
Main Ingredient: Fruit
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Frozen Fruit Cocktail

1 c Chunky or Regular Apple Sauce
1-10 oz Pkg frozen strawberries, thawed
1-11 oz Can mandarin orange segments, drained
1 c Grapes
2 tb Orange juice concentrate

Directions to make Frozen Fruit Cocktail

Step 1:In medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Spoon fruit mixture into individual dishes or paper cups. Freeze until firm. Remove from freezer about 30 minutes before serving.

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Festive Fruit Chicken Salad

fruit1 Festive Fruit Chicken Salad - This chunky, crunchy, fresh fruit and chicken salad recipe is out of this world! A fiesta of fruit flavor comes from the tropical fruit mix of pineapple, canteloupe, and grapes, which makes a very tasty bed to serve the succulent chicken salad on. A very versatile, quick, and easy recipe.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Servings: 2
Main Ingredient: Chicken, Fruit, Cashews
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Festive Fruit Chicken Salad

1 c Chopped cooked chicken
1/4 c Chopped celery
1/4 c Seedless red grapes,halved
1/4 c Canned pineapple tidbits, drained
3 tb Purchased tuna salad dressing
2 Leaves leaf lettuce
1/4 Cantaloupe, seeded, peeled, cut in thin wedges
2 tb Cashews

Directions to make Festive Fruit Chicken Salad

Step 1:In medium bowl, combine chicken, celery, grapes and pineapple. Add dressing; stir gently to coat.
Step 2:Place lettuce leaf on each individual serving plate. Arrange cantaloupe wedges over lettuce, creating fan shape. Spoon chicken salad over bottom of cantaloupe fan. Sprinkle with cashews

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Buying Fresh Colorful Produce

July 21, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Tips and Tricks

tip_trickPurchase produce in season for the best buys and quality. Keep in mind that the more colors of fruits and vegetables in your shopping cart, the more nutrients your family will consume.

Sugar Free Dessert Cake

des_cake Sugar Free Dessert Cake - Sweet, golden pineapple, fresh crisp carrots, and tasty cream cheese, create a memorable sugar free cake. All the sweetness comes from the healthy fruits and vegetables, Mother Nature privides us with. Even kids love this fruity cake, its a great snack for them.

Prep Time: 15-20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 8
Main Ingredient: Carrot, Pineapple
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Sugar Free Dessert Cake

1/2 c Low Fat margarine,softened
3 Eggs** For low fat use egg substitute
1 c Thawed frozen unsweetened pineapple juice concentrate
2 ts Vanilla
2 1/2 c All-purpose flour
2 ts Baking powder
1 ts Baking soda
1 ts Ground nutmeg
1 ts Ground cinnamon
1/4 ts Salt
3 c Shredded carrots

ICING
8 oz Cream cheese, softened
1 cn (8 oz) crushed pineapple in unsweetened juice,drained
1 ts Vanilla

Directions to make Sugar Free Dessert Cake

Step 1:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat butter in large bowl until creamy. Blend in eggs, pineapple juice concentrate and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt. Gradually add to egg mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in carrots.
Step 2:Spread batter evenly into greased 12 x 8 inch baking dish. Bake 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack.
Step 3:Prepare Icing by combining all ingredients. Spread over cooled cake.

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Sweet Curried Chicken

frt_cry Sweet Curried Chicken - If you like the delectable flavors of sweet and spice together, this Indian food recipe if the one for you! Lean, succulent, chicken breast, fresh healthy garden veggies, and sweet, green Granny Smith apples, are stir fried with a mouth watering blend of Indian spices. Quick and easy too!

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Chicken, Fruit
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Sweet Curried Chicken

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves,cut into strips
1 large sweet onion, diced
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup plain yogurt
salt and pepper to taste

Directions to make Sweet Curried Chicken

Step 1:Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Step 2:Add the onion and apple to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Cook and stir until the onions are translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the bell pepper; continue to cook and stir for another 5 minutes. Season with curry paste and cinnamon; cook for a few more minutes to intensify the flavors.

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Healthy Snack Ideas

 peanut_banana1 Healthy Snack Ideas - Not only are these kid friendly snacks perfect for summer, when there is no school, they also work in lunches!

Prep Time: 5 mins
Main Ingredient: Fruitt, Cheese
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Healthy Snack Ideas

Mix mashed bananas with peanut butter for a tasty and healthy spread for whole grain toast or graham crackers. Another healthy snack for kids (even the big ones) is to top a toasted English muffin with low-fat ricotta cheese, banana slices, and fresh blueberries drizzled with honey.

Directions to make Healthy Snack Ideas

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Easy Apple Crepes

Easy Apple Crepes - This delectable,fresh fruit dessert, made with tart, juicy apples, that are blended with just the right amount of fragrant spices, wrapped in a still warm French crepe. Absolutely everyone loves these, and they are great for brunches as well!


How To Make Easy Apple Crepes Video

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Quiche with Bacon Apple and Cheese

quiche_bacon_apple_cheese  Quiche with Bacon Apple and Cheese - This fabulous, inspired by the French quiche, can be enjoyed morning, noon or night, it is so versatile, and, it’s quick cooking. Fresh tart apples are added to the winning combination of Hearty eggs, crunchy bacon, and distinct swiss cheese. This fruit quiche recipe is a keeper!

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

Ingredients to make Quiche with Bacon Apple and Cheese

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 Quiche with Bacon Apple and Cheese

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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Fruity Breakfast Bread

fruity_breakfast_bread Fruity Breakfast Bread - A make-ahead, easy breakfast, full of fruity flavor! Tart apples and sweet cinnamon, combine to create this amazing bread, that spreads its rich aroma through the whole house. Oven baked the old fashioned way, eveyone just adores this bread with fruit recipe, and are surprised at how quick and easy it is.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20-25 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Apple, Raisins
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Fruity Breakfast Bread

2 c Flour
1 ts Salt
2 tb Brown sugar
3/4 c Milk
1 ts Cinnamon
2 tb Melted butter or butter
3 Apples
4 ts Baking powder
4 tb Shortening
2 c Chopped raisins
1 Egg, well beaten
2 tb Brown sugar

Directions to make Fruity Breakfast Bread

Step 1:Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in shortening and add raisins. Add sufficient milk to which egg has been added to make a stiff dough. Mix thoroughly.
Step 2:Pour into well-oiled shallow pan. Brush dough with melted butter. Pare, quarter, and core apples and cut in thin slices. Arrange in rows in the dough, allowing edges to overlap. Brush apples with more melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar which have been mixed together.
Step 3:Bake in oven (400 F) 20 minutes or until apples are tender.

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