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Grandma’s Secret Coleslaw

October 23, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Appetizer, Buffet, Easy, Easy Recipes, Lunch, New Easy Recipe, No Cook, Salad, Side Dish, Snack, Starter

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ez Grandma’s Secret Coleslaw - This rustic, mouth watering, coleslaw, comes right from Grandma’s kitchen, with it’s secret ingredient and all! Traditional coleslaw ingredients are used with a dash of cayenne, for flavor, and the secret ingredient, maple syrup, for just a hint of sweet. As easy as can be, just toss it all together, and let sit to blend!

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Servings: 8
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Grandma’s Secret Coleslaw

1 1/2 tb Oil, olive
3 tb Lemon juice
1 1/2 tb Balsamic vinegar
1/2 c Rice vinegar
1 1/2 ts Maple syrup
3/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper, black, ground
1/4 ts Pepper, cayenne
6 c Red cabbage; thinly sliced
3/8 c Parsley, chopped
3 tb Cilantro, chopped
3/8 c Onions, red, minced

Directions to make Grandma’s Secret Coleslaw

Step 1:In a large bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, vinegars, maple syrup, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Toss with cabbage; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
Step 2:Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary, toss in parsley, cilantro and red onion. Serve at room temperature.

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Creamy Cheese Fondue

October 19, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Appetizer, Buffet, Easy, Easy Recipes, New Easy Recipe, Side Dish, Snack, Starter

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ezfond Creamy Cheese Fondue - This easy, creamy, cheesy recipe for fondue is as simple as thay come. Two very rich, distinct cheese make up this succulent fondue; swiss and gruyere, with just a little citrus, spice, and wine blended in. A quick and easy recipe, with so many uses, we’d call that a “Must Try”.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 5-10 mins
Main Ingredient: SwissCheese, Gruyere Cheese
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Creamy Cheese Fondue

8 oz Natural Swiss cheese,diced
8 oz Gruyere cheese,diced
2 tb Flour
1 Clove garlic,halved
2 c Dry white wine
1 tb Lemon juice
3 tb Kirsch
Bread, in 1 inch cubes

Directions to make Creamy Cheese Fondue

Step 1:Place cheese in plastic bag; sprinkle with flour. Toss until cheese is coated
Step 2:Rub cut clove of garlic on bottom and side of 3-quart saucepan; add wine. Heat over low heat just until bubbles rise to surface (wine must not boil). Stir in lemon juice; add cheese, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly with wooden spoon. Stir until cheese is melted. Stir in kirsch
Step 3:Pour into ceramic fondue pot over low heat. Use long-handled forks to spear bread cubes; then dip and swirl in fondue with stirring motion

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Easiest Ever Baked Salmon

October 16, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New Easy Recipe, Supper

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ezsalm Easiest Ever Baked Salmon - This easy bake recipe for a salmon dinner, has just 4 basic ingredients, so it’s not only easy, it’s convenient. Fresh, whole baked salmon, seasoned with your favorite spices, and the citrus zing of a lemon, is all that you need for this one, which can be served hot or cold. Loosely wrapped in foil, the salmon steams itself in the oven, while absorbing all the seasonings, creating a “Melt In Your Mouth” masterpiece.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 30-35 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Whole Salmon
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Easiest Ever Baked Salmon

3 1/2 lb Salmon
1 Lemon
Salt and Pepper
1 tb Oil or Softened Butter

Directions to make Easiest Ever Baked Salmon

Step 1:Lay a piece of silver foil, large enough to wrap the salmon in a very loose parcel, on a baking tray. If the salmon is to be served hot, grease the foil with the butter, or use the oil if serving the salmon cold. Thinly slice the lemon and put about half on the foil.
Step 2:Put the salmon on top, with a few slices of lemon inside and lay the rest of the lemon along the top of the salmon. Season generously and wrap loosely, making sure the edges are securely folded together so that no steam can escape. Bake 350 for 10 minutes per pound.
Step 3:If serving hot, take it out of the oven and let it stand for a further 10 minutes.
Step 4:If serving cold, leave the salmon in the foil for two to three hours. To serve: Unwrap the fish and gently pull off the skin.

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