No Fuss Fruit Chutney
June 14, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Boiled, Breakfast, Buffet, Easy, Easy Fruit Recipes, Fruit, New Fruit Recipes, Side Dish
| 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 |
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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
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.
Sweet Curried Chicken
July 17, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Easy, Easy Fruit Recipes, Fruit, Main Course, New Fruit Recipes, Supper, fried
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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 |
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
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Creamy Fruit Freeze
July 10, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Breakfast, Dessert, Easy, Easy Fruit Recipes, Fruit, New Fruit Recipes, No Cook, Snack
| Creamy Fruit Freeze - This succulent, fresh, fruit recipe really packs a punch of fresh berry flavor. An absolute breeze to whip up, we suggest keeping some in the freezer all summer long, it is so versatile. A breakfast or snack for kids, a refreshing way to and a summer meal, or even put it back in the blender for an awesome fruit smoothie!
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Creamy Fruit Freeze
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.
Directions to make Creamy Fruit Freeze
Easy Apple Crepes
July 10, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Dessert, Easy, Fruit, Fruit Videos, Microwave, Videos
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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!
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How To Make Easy Apple Crepes Video
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Quiche with Bacon Apple and Cheese
July 7, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Breakfast, Buffet, Easy Fruit Recipes, Fruit, Main Course, Supper
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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 |
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
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Tropical Fruit and Chicken Salad
June 28, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Barbeque, Buffet, Easy, Easy Fruit Recipes, Fruit, Main Course, Salad, Snack, Supper
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Tropical Fruit and Chicken Salad - This fresh, fruity salad, is the perfect weeknight meal! What little prep there is can easily be done the night before, so all you do when you get home is toss all that goodness together and serve! A delectable combination of fresh fruit, and chunky chicken, that is low fat, and, low cal. Enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Tropical Fruit and Chicken Salad
3 oz/90 g cooked, long grain rice
1 oz/30 g pineapple in natural juice, drained, chopped
Half medium banana, sliced
15 oz/45 g black grapes, halved
2 ts Lemon juice.
1/4 oz/7 g sultanas
2 ts Desiccated coconut
1 tb Low fat natural yogurt
2 ts Low Cal mayonnaise
pnch Chili powder (optional)
2 oz/60 g cooked chicken, chopped
Salt and pepper.
Lemon slices and fresh Sprigs of parsley to garnish
Directions to make Tropical Fruit and Chicken Salad
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Cranberry Pork Roast
June 22, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Easy, Easy Fruit Recipes, Fruit, Main Course, Roast, Slow Cooker, Supper
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Cranberry Pork Roast - While bright, crimson, cranberries, are usually associated with turkey, we are positive you are going to enjoy them just as much with this pork recipe, or more! Two ordinary ingredients, that come together for an extaordinary taste in your crockpot. A very simple fruit recipe that is just so good!
Prep Time: 5 mins |
Ingredients to make Cranberry Pork Roast
1 3 pound pork loin roast
salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup cranberries, chopped OR ground
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon orange peel, grated
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions to make Cranberry Pork Roast
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Apple Pie Bread
June 8, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Breakfast, Easy, Easy Fruit Recipes, Fruit, Snack
| Apple Pie Bread - Crisp, tart apples and aromatic cinnamon are baked together to create this divine bread. This winning medley is loved universally, and this fruity bread recipe will be no different.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Apple Pie Bread
2 C All-purpose flour,unbleached
1/2 C Rolled oats,old-fashioned
1 T Baking powder
1 T Baking soda
1 T Ground cinnamon
1/4 Ts Salt
1 Lg Egg
1 Lg Egg white
1/2 C Brown sugar,packed
1/4 C Honey
1 Tb Vegetable oil
1 C Buttermilk
1 1/4 C Apples,unpeeled,finely chopped,2-3 apples
Directions to make Apple Pie Bread
Fruit Veg and Rice with Spices
June 3, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Easy, Easy Fruit Recipes, Fruit, Main Course, Supper
| Fruit Veg and Rice with Spices - This is one sweet and spicy fruit recipe! The sweet comes from the assortment of fruits and vegetables used, and the spicy comes from the medley of added spices. A one-of-a-kind recipe, that everyone always asks for.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Fruit Veg and Rice with Spices
4 c Coarsely chopped onions
2 tb Peanut oil
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1 ts Grated fresh ginger
1 1/2 tb Ground cumin seeds
1 1/2 tb Ground coriander seeds
1 1/2 ts Cinnamon
1 ts Turmeric
1/2 ts Cayenne
1/2 ts Ground fennel seeds
1/4 ts Black cardamom
1/4 ts Ground cloves
2 md Zucchini, quartered & sliced
1 1/2 c Water
1 c Green beans
2 Firm, tart apples, cored, cubed
1/2 Red bell pepper
1 c Chopped dried apricots
1/2 c Raisins
1/2 c Strawberry conserve
Fresh lemon juice