So Easy Roasted Potatoes

ez_pot So Easy Roasted Potatoes - This oven roasted, easy potato recipe, uses sweet potatoes for more nutrition, and is as quick as quick can be. A wonderful side dish with a meal, a quick snack or lunch on their own, this delightful, easy potato recipe can be multiplies for more people.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 18-20 mins
Main Ingredient: Sweet Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make So Easy Roasted Potatoes

1 medium-large sweet potato
1 T. olive oil
salt
freshly ground pepper

Directions to make So Easy Roasted Potatoes

Step 1:

Heat oven to 425°F. Cut the potato in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 7 long, thin wedges. Place them on a rimmed baking sheet and toss them with the oil and salt and pepper to taste, so all sides are coated.

Step 2:

Bake 10 minutes. Flip the potatoes over and bake another until tender, another 8 to 10 minutes. Serve hot.

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A Simple Salmon Mold

simple salmon recipeI really love salmon, I mean I really love salmon! If you’re anything like me then you will want to try this quick salmon recipe that I’m sure everyone will enjoy. Not only is it easy to make but it’s also very delicious.

Ingredients to make A Simple Salmon Mold:

2 v. Salmon
2 TB. Vinegar
1 / 2 tbsp Salt
1 / 8 tsp. Pepper
1 Tb. Gelatin
1-1/2 boiling water

Steps:
First get rid of the skin and bones of the salmon when it is taken from the can and chewed it thoroughly with a fork.

Add vinegar, salt and pepper. Prepare the gelatine by dissolving it in boiling water.

Add the seasoned salmon to the prepared gelatin. With cold water, wet a mold shaped ring having an open space in the center.

Add the salmon and gelatin mixture in pan and let stand until it solidifies. Arrange a bed of lettuce leaves on a chop plate, turn the mold on this subject, and fill the center with dressing.

Serve immediately. Sufficient to serve six years.

Tender Baked Chicken and Sauce

ez Tender Baked Chicken and Sauce -This oh so tender, baked chicken recipe even comes with its own orange wine sauce, that is oven baked right in! The fresh splash of citrus, and distinct taste of wine are the perfect partners for this Low Cal, easy recipe, that also has a slight crunch to the texture.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 60-90 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Tender Baked Chicken and Sauce

1.5 kg. chicken cut up into serving pieces
1½ tbsp. flour
3 tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
70 g. pure olive oil
125 g. (½ tea cup) white wine
125 g. (½ tea cup) pure orange juice

Directions to make Tender Baked Chicken and Sauce

Step 1:Preheat the oven to 180-200 C. (medium). Season the chicken pieces with the flour, salt, and pepper.
Step 2:Heat the olive oil in a pan and fry gently and rapidly on all sides for 2-3 minutes. Place the chicken in a heat-proven dish and remove the pan from the hot ring.
Step 3:Add the wine and orange to the pan while the pan is still hot, mix it with the remaining oil and pour the sauce over the chicken. Cook in the oven for 1½ hour or less, basting it frequently with the sauce.

 

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Grandma’s Secret Coleslaw

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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Oatmeal Cookies with Apple

October 19, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Dessert, Easy, Easy Recipes, Snack

ezcookie Oatmeal Cookies with Apple - These fabulous cookies are not only easy, they taste delightful, and are a healthy recipe, so go ahead and enjoy, guilt free. Made with low fat ingredients, we shredded an apple and baked it into the mix, with a dash of cinnamon, for a little natural sweetness. Kids love this easy recipe, and we won’t tell them they are healthy if you don’t.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12-15 mins
Main Ingredient: Oatmeal, Apple, Raisin
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Oatmeal Cookies with Apple

4 1/2 oz (130 g) uncooked quick oats, toasted (lightly browned)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup low fat spread
1 large apple cored and grated
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup tsp dark raisins

Directions to make Oatmeal Cookies with Apple

Step 1:Preheat oven to 180 C (350F). Spray 2 baking sheets with nonstick cannola oil spray.
Step 2:In a large bowl, mix the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt, and set the mix aside. In another bowl, whip the brown sugar together with the low fat spread till the mixture goes light and fluffy.
Step 3:Add the grated apple, egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well blended. Add the oat mixture to the egg and apple blend, mix well, and add the raisins. With an ice cream scoop, spoon the dough and drop onto the baking sheets forming 24 equal cookies and leaving 2 inches distance between each cookie.
Step 4:Now flatten each cookie with spatula, and bake in center of middle oven rack 12-15 minutes, until the low fat apple and oat cookies go lightly browned.

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Creamy Cheese Fondue

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

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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Cheesy Mexican Pasta

ez_mx Cheesy Mexican Pasta - This zesty, super cheesy, Mexican pasta recipe has got to be the easiest ever, there are only 2 Ingredients! Pre cooked pasta is used, or you can use fresh cooked if you prefer as it cooks in just 10 minutes, then simply mix it in a bowl with succulent Velveeta cheese dip. Thats it, thats all, hows that for the easiest ever recipe! You can also add plain Velveeta and homemade salsa seperately, to adjust flavors to your preference.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Main Ingredient: Pasta, Velveeta
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Cheesy Mexican Pasta

1/2 c Velveeta cheese salsa Dip
2 c Cooked pasta
Bell Peppers and Cilantro, for garnish

Directions to make Cheesy Mexican Pasta

Step 1:Stir velveeta cheese spread salsa dip into pasta. Garnish with chopped peppers and cilantro.

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Chocolate Fudge Cookies

September 11, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Dessert, Easy, Easy Recipes, Snack

easy_cke Chocolate Fudge Cookies - This luscious, mouth watering, chocolate cookie recipe is completely irresistable. Overflowing with as much choclate as we could get in, they are a rich, sweet, celebration for the tastebuds! This quick and easy cookie recipe is without a doubt, a “Must Try”.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 18-22 mins
Main Ingredient: Chocolate
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Chocolate Fudge Cookies

1 1/2 c All purpose flour
1/2 c Unsweetened cocoa
3 ea Eggs
1 t Baking Soda
1 t Salt
8 oz Semi-sweet Chocolate, broken into 1/2 oz pieces
4 oz Unsweetened Chocolate, broken into 1/2 oz pieces
1 1/2 c Tightly packed light brown sugar
12 T Unsalted butter
1 t Pure Vanilla extract
2 c Semi sweet chocolate chips

Directions to make Chocolate Fudge Cookies

Step 1:Sift all dry ingredients together. And set aside. Melt chocolate in double boiler.
Step 2:Cream butter with light brown sugar, then add eggs and vanilla to this mixture. Add the melted chocolate next and after that is completed mixed, add the dry ingredients. Mix well and then add Chocolate chips.
Step 3:Bake for 18-22 minutes in a preheated 325 degree oven.

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Spiced Hot Cocoa

August 18, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Appetizer, Beverage, Buffet, Easy, Easy Recipes

hot_cocoaSpike 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.

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