Peking Duck in the Crockpot
June 14, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Main Course, New International Food Recipe, Roast, Slow Cooker, Supper
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Peking Duck in the Crockpot - Adapted from an authentice Peking duck recipe, we found a way to make it work in the crockpot! The secret? Elevate the bird while slow cooking, so it does not sit directly on the bottom of the pot. If you like traditional Peking duck, then you must try the crockpot version of this easy, International holiday recipe
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Peking Duck in the Crockpot
4 to 5 pound duck
5 whole green onions
4 star anise
1 inch ginger, peeled
2 tsp Chinese 5 Spice (or you can make your own.)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 T honey
2 T soy sauce
*BONUS* Plum Sauce 1/3 cup plum jam
–1 T soy sauce
–1 T sugar
–1 tsp garlic powder
Directions to make Peking Duck in the Crockpot
Use a 6 quart crockpot, and insert a cooking rack of somesort in the bottom of your pot. wash the green onions and lay on top of the rack.
Skin the duck the best you can. Peel ginger and stuff inside cavity, with the star anise. In a small bowl, combine dry spices. Rub all over the bird, inside and out. Place the duck inside your crockpot, breast up. Drizzle on soy sauce and honey.
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Serve with plum sauce
Beef Pot Roast, Oriental Style
June 2, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Main Course, New International Food Recipe, Roast, Supper
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Beef Pot Roast, Oriental Style - This shanghai, saucy, beef pot roast recipe is phenomenal! Meaty chuck eye roast is used, and can be slowly oven baked, or slowly simmered stove top, whichever you prefer. It even has it’s own thick, rich gravy, recipe included, that has a distinct International flare to it. Such a simple, easy, homestyle recipe, I eve served it as a family Christmas meal one year, and they loved it!
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Beef Pot Roast, Oriental Style
5 lb Beef chunk eye roast, boneless
2 tb Cooking fat
Salt Pepper
1/2 c Onion, chopped
1/2 c Green pepper, diced
1/4 c Soy sauce
1/4 c Dry sherry wine
1 t Ginger, fresh grated; OR
1/4 ts, ground ginger
1/2 c Water
4 oz Sliced mushrooms,drained, save liquid
2 tb Cornstarch
Hot cooked rice
Directions to make Beef Pot Roast, Oriental Style
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Chicken Curry with Apples
May 26, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Easy Recipes, Main Course, New International Recipes, Supper, fried
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Chicken Curry with Apples - If love to try International food, then this is a “Must Try”. Unique, Indian spices are the star of this chicken and fruit recipe, smothering the sweet apples and succulent chicken breast with their savory, warm flavor. Super easy, and cooks in only twenty minutes!
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Chicken Curry with Apples
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 Chicken Curry with Apples
French Canadian Meat Pie
May 4, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New International Food Recipe, Supper, fried
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French Canadian Meat Pie - This homestyle, traditional, Fench Canadian meat pie recipe is not just simple, it’s foolproof! Speedy, pan fried ground beef, wholesome, garden fresh potatoes, and a dash of spice, mixed together and oven baked in a pie shell, until golden brown. A simple, easy, International dinner recipe, that is a classic.
Prep Time: 20-25 mins |
Ingredients to make French Canadian Meat Pie
4 - 5 medium potatoes
2 tb Oil
1 1/2 lb Medium ground beef
1 lg Onion, diced
1/4 ts Allspice
1/4 ts Cinnamon
1/2 ts Garlic Powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Pastry for 2 double-crust 9-inch pies
Directions to make French Canadian Meat Pie
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Great Greek Spareribs
April 28, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Main Course, New International Food Recipe, Supper
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Great Greek Spareribs - This marinated, baked ribs recipe, is for all the rib lovers out there, and we know there are alot of you. An authentic Greek flavor coats these succulently tender, baby back ribs, in the form of a dry rub. A citrus butter is also brushed over them and marinated with the dry rub. Slow baked until they melt in your mouth, this quick and easy International dinner recipe is extraordinary.
Prep Time: 10-15 mins
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Ingredients to make Great Greek Spareribs
Pork baby back ribs (about 8 racks) 8 lbs. 3.6 kg
Butter (not margarine), melted 1/2 cup 125 mL
Lemon juice 3 tbsp. 50 mL
Greek seasoning 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Seasoned salt 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Italian seasoning 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Salt 3/4 tsp. 4 mL
Freshly ground pepper 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Directions to make Great Greek Spareribs
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Best Seafood Linguini Arrabbiata
March 31, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New International Food Recipe, Sauce, Supper
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Best Seafood Linguini Arrabbiata - This succulent, authentic Italian pasta recipe with seafood is mouth watering, and a “Must Try” for fish lovers! Masses of succulent assorted seafood is mixed with fresh linguini and then smothered in a rustic arrabbiata sauce of your choice. A quick, easy and very satisying pasta recipe.
Prep Time: 20 mins |
Ingredients to make Best Seafood Linguini Arrabbiata
1/2 (450-g) pkg fettuccine or linguine
4 cups (1 L) Classic Arrabbiata Tomato Sauce
2 lb (1 kg) bag mussels
1 lb (500 g) bay scallops
1/2 lb (250 g) uncooked fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped fresh basil or parsley leaves
Directions to make Best Seafood Linguini Arrabbiata
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Greek Vegetable Casserole
March 4, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Main Course, New International Food Recipe, Supper, fried
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Greek Vegetable Casserole - This loaded with vitamins, vegetarian , Greek casserole is so good for you. It has 6 different vegetables in it, providing an extraordinary blend of flavors. As foolproof as it is delicious, this easy recipe is complemented perfectly by a thick slice of warm homemade bread.
Prep Time: 20 mins |
Ingredients to make Greek Vegetable Casserole
1 Eggplant
2 lb Zucchini
4 md Potatoes
2 Green peppers
1 Red pepper
2 md Onions
1 c Olive oil
4 md Tomatoes
2 Garlic cloves
1 ts Sugar
Feta Cheese
Directions to make Greek Vegetable Casserole
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African Vegetarian Stew
February 10, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Dinner, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New International Recipes, Supper
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African Vegetarian Stew - This classic, International stew recipe is not only totally vegetarian, it has a robust flash of flavor, from the magnificent medley of spices. Full of healthy, chunky, vegetables, This vegetarian recipe is cooked stove top, and is another, “30 Minute Meal”.
Prep Time: 10-15 mins |
Ingredients to make African Vegetarian Stew
4 small kohlrabies, peeled, chunks
1 tablespoon onion, chopped
2 each sweet potatoes, peeled, chunk
2 each zucchini, sliced thick
5 each tomatoes, or (16 ounce can), fresh
15 ounces garbanzo beans, canned with liquid
1/2 cup couscous, or bulgar wheat
1/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon coriander, ground
1/2 teaspoon turmeric, ground
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground
14 teaspoons cumin, ground
3 cups water
**Parsnips may be substituted for the kohlrabi.
***Serve the couscous separately, if desired.
Directions to make African Vegetarian Stew
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Spiced Turkey and Rice
February 3, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New International Recipes, Supper, fried
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Spiced Turkey and Rice - This rustic, Spanish flavored turkey rice recipe is a simple, easy, stove top sensation. Cooked turkey, sweet vegetables, and hearty rice combine with herbs and spice to create this fabulous all in one, easy International recipe.
Prep Time: 5 mins |
Ingredients to make Spiced Turkey and Rice
2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
14 1/2 oz stewed tomatoes
2 cup long-grain white rice, cooked
1 cup green peas, thawed
2 cup turkey light meat, skinless, cooked and cubed
Directions to make Spiced Turkey and Rice
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Korean Wontons
January 25, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Buffet, Deep Fry, Dinner, Easy, Easy Recipes, Lunch, New International Recipes, Snack, Starter, Supper
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Korean Wontons - This hefty, hearty, Korean wonton recipe is a favorite at our house, as everyone loves them! Stuffed with lean ground beef and diced vegetables, then deep fried to a crispy golden brown! One of our Best International recipes, without a doubt!
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Korean Wontons
1 lb Wonton skins
2 lb Lean hamburger
1 Chopped green pepper
8 oz Chopped bean sprouts
1 Chopped onion
1 egg
1/4 c Soy sauce
3 tb Sesame oil
4 Chopped green onions
Directions to make Korean Wontons
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