Greek-Style Lamb Burgers with Minted Yogurt Sauce

February 10, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Barbeque, Buffet, Dinner, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New International Food Recipe, Sauce, Supper

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Greek-Style Lamb Burgers with Minted Yogurt Sauce - This authentic International recipe for Greek burgers is made with ground lamb, a traditional Greek meat, and includes a second recipe for the creamy, minted yogurt sauce! Grilled, they also have that unmistakable BBQ taste to them, so good!

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Ground Lamb
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Greek-Style Lamb Burgers with Minted Yogurt Sauce

For yogurt sauce:
12 Ounces plain yogurt
2 Small garlic cloves
1/4 Teaspoon salt
3 Tablespoons shredded fresh mint leaves, or to taste

For burgers:
2 Pounds ground lamb
1/2 Cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped pitted Kalamata olives, 12 to 15
6 small pita loaves
2 small vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced
2 small green bell peppers, cut in rings
1 red onion, sliced thin

Directions to make Greek-Style Lamb Burgers with Minted Yogurt Sauce

Step 1:Make yogurt sauce: Mince and mash the garlic with the salt. Drain yogurt in a sieve lined with a dampened paper towel set over a bowl 30 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and combine with the garlic and mint.

Step 2:Prepare grill and oil rack. Set grill 5-6 inches from coals. In a bowl gently combine the lamb,feta and olives. Form into 6 patties about 1\” thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Grill for about 7 minutes per side for medium-rare.

Step 3:Split pitas form a pocket.Transfer burgers to pita pockets and top with tomatoes, bell peppers and onion. Serve burgers with yogurt sauce.

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Tags: BBQ, Feta Cheese, Garlic, Greek, Kid Friendly, Lamb, Lunch, Meat, Mint, Olives, Onion, Peppers, Pita, Quick, Simple, Tomato, Yogurt

Grandma’s Irish Potatoes

February 3, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Breakfast, Buffet, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Lunch, Side Dish, Supper, fried

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Grandma’s Irish Potatoes - This unique, simple Irish potato recipe comes right from Grandma’s kitchen. A traditional potato recipe, that is like a potato pancake. Boiled potatoes are mashed with flour and your choice of seasonings, before being rolled flat and fried to a golden brown. Kids love them.

Prep Time: 20-30 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Main Ingredient: Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Grandma’s Irish Potatoes

1 1/4 lb Potatoes (3 or 4)
2 tb Butter, melted
1 c Flour, all purpose
1/2 ts Salt
4 ts Vegetable oil

Directions to make Grandma’s Irish Potatoes

Step 1:Peel and halve potatoes; put in large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to boil; simmer, covered, 20 to 30 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain well; return to saucepan over low heat. Add butter; mash potatoes well. Stir in flour and salt.

Step 2:Gather mixture into a ball; turn onto lightly floured surface. Knead lightly until smooth. Divide dough in half.

Step 3:Roll out one half into an 8 in. (20 cm) circle, about 1/4 in. thick. Cut into quarters; set aside. Repeat with remaining dough.

Step 4:In large nonstick skillet, heat half the oil over medium-high heat. Cook dough quarters in batches, 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown, adding more oil as necessary. Serve warm.

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Tags: Butter, Flour, Irish, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Potato, Quick, Simple, Skillet, Stove Top, Vegetarian

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
Servings: 60E
Main Ingredient: Ground Beef
Difficulty Level: 2

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

Step 1:Mix all ingredients except wonton skins. Put 1 T. of filling in each skin, fold and seal with egg.

Step 2:Deep fry until golden brown. Cook time varies, depending on temperature of oil.

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Tags: Dinner, Egg, Ground Beef, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Meat, Quick, Simple, Soy Sauce, Vegetables

Delicious Chicken Parmesan

January 20, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Main Course, New International Food Recipe, Sauce, Supper

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Delicious Chicken Parmesan -This traditional Italian recipe for chicken parmesan, is not only delicious, it’s quick and easy. The perfect International dinner recipe for beginners, due to its oven baked simplicity, we recommend serving it with pasta and caesar salad or warm, toasted garlic bread. A “Must Try”.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Servings: 2-4
Main Ingredient: Chicken Breast
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Delicious Chicken Parmesan

4 Boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/3 Cup dry bread crumbs
1 Large egg, beaten
1 12oz Jar marinara sauce (or homemade)
½ Cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
¼ Cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions to make Delicious Chicken Parmesan

Step 1:Preheat oven to 350 F.

Step 2:Flatten chicken breast with kitchen mallet between sheets of plastic wrap. Dip chicken cutlets into egg, then into bread crumbs.

Step 3:Place in lightly greased 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking pan, Bake 20 minutes.

Step 4:Remove from oven, pour marinara sauce on chicken breasts, then sprinkle with parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Return to oven, bake an additional 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbling and golden.

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Tags: Baking, Bread Crumbs, Chicken, Cream Cheese, Egg, Italian, Kid Friendly, Marinara, Meat, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Quick, Rice, Sauce, Simple

Italian Cheese Sandwich

January 13, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New International Food Recipe, Snack, Supper

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Italian Cheese Sandwich -This robust, cheesy, Italian sandwich recipe is literally bursting with 4 different types of cheese. Add a pinch of oregano for even more International flare, then bake in the oven to blend and melt, inside a delicious pita pocket. Fast and filling, this Iternational recipe is also quick and easy.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 1
Main Ingredient: Cheese, Pita
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Italian Cheese Sandwich

1/4 cup ricotta cheese
2 tbsp. grated mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp. grated provolone cheese
2 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp. dried basil
Pinch of dried oregano
Dash of black pepper
1 pita bread pocket

Directions to make Italian Cheese Sandwich

Step 1:Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.In a bowl, combine together the cheeses, herbs, and pepper .

Step 2:Split the bread halfway around the edge. Fill with the cheese mixture. Wrap the sandwich in aluminum foil.

Step 3:Bake for about 10 minutes or until heated throughout

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Tags: Baking, Cheese, healthy, Herbs, Italian, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Mozzarella, Oregano, Parmesan, Provolone, Quick, Ricotta, Simple, Vegetarian

Good Morning Pizza

January 13, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Breakfast, Buffet, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, New International Recipes, Supper

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Good Morning Pizza -Pizza for breakfast? Why not? We took a classic International recipe, adapted the ingredients to traditional breakfast ones, and oven baked this kid friendly recipe, favorite up in “Less Than 30 Minutes”. Ideal for family brunches where there are children present, and the adults will love it too, if there’s any left!

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 20-30 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Ham, Egg
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Good Morning Pizza

1/2 lb Boiled Ham, sliced
8 oz Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, grated
2 Eggs
1/4 c Lowfat Milk
Pn Dried Oregano
Pizza crust, prepared or homemade

Directions to make Good Morning Pizza

Step 1:Pat the pizza dough out on a 13- by 9-inch pan, baking, sheet or a round pizza pan. Cut the ham into strips and put them on the dough.

Step 2:Sprinkle on the cheese. Combine the eggs and milk in a bowl and beat to blend. Pour the eggs over the dough and sprinkle on the oregano. Bake in a 375-degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes

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Tags: Baking, Brunch, Cheese, Eggs, Ham, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Meat, Quick, Simple

So Simple Spanish Pasta

October 6, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New International Food Recipe, Supper

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So Simple Spanish Pasta - This so simple, 3 ingredient, Mexican pasta recipe is absolutely fantastic! Convenient pre-cooked pasta is used, and mixed with salsa, spiced Velveeta cheese, and that’s everything, thats all there is to this meal. If you prefer you can add plain Velveeta cheese, and the salsa seperately, and even if you cook the pasta fresh, this quick and easy International recipe is still only 15 Minutes!

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

Ingredients to make So Simple Spanish Pasta

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

Directions to make So Simple Spanish Pasta

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

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Tags: Cilantro, Cream Cheese, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Mexican, Pasta, Peppers, Quick, Salsa, Simple, Spanish, Stove Top, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Velveeta Cheese

Strawberry Cream Cheese Crepes

September 17, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Dessert, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, New International Food Recipe

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Strawberry Cream Cheese Crepes - This shortcut, simple International dessert recipe, comes from the French, and is heavenly. A succulent blend of rich cream cheese and sour cream is rolled into a divinely light crepe, and topped with warmed, sugared, strawberries. The heated fruit becomes extremely plump and juicy, and also makes the cream cheese mixture inside, irresistabley “gooey”!

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 5-10 mins
Main Ingredient: Strawberries
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Strawberry Cream Cheese Crepes

2 Crepes, prepared
2 ts Cream cheese (heaping ts)
2 tb Sour cream
1/2 c Stawberries
Sugar
Butter
Strawberry liqueur (optional)

Directions to make Strawberry Cream Cheese Crepes

Step 1:Roll cream cheese and sour cream in crepes and put on a plate.

Step 2:Cook strawberries in sugar and a small amount of butter, until plump tender, 5-10 minutes.

Step 3:Pour strawberrries over crepes, drizzle with strawberry liqueur, and serve.

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Tags: Cream Cheese, Crepes, French, Fruit, Kid Friendly, Quick, Simple, Sour Cream, Stove Top, Strawberry, Warm

Bite-Size Pepperoni Pizza

September 14, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Lunch, New International Food Recipe, Snack

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Bite-Size Pepperoni Pizza - This authentic, Italian pizza recipe has been modified to make it “mini”. Extemely kid friendly, these little pizza bites are made on english muffins, instead of traditional dough, and are microwaved for fast cooking. The perfect quick, easy International lunch recipe!

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Main Ingredient: English Muffin, Pepperoni
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Bite-Size Pepperoni Pizza

4 English Muffins
8 oz Pizza Sauce
1/2 c Onions, finely chopped
8 Green Pepper Rings, quartered
16 sl Pepperoni, cut in half
1 c Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

Directions to make Bite-Size Pepperoni Pizza

Step 1:Split the muffins in half and toast them in the toaster. Spread the pizza sauce on both halves of the muffins. Top with the onions. Cut each muffin half into four pieces.

Step 2:Place the eight muffin pieces in a circle around the edge of a paper plate (four plates will be used). Lay one-quarter section of the green pepper on top of each muffin piece. Place one-half slice of the pepperoni on top of each muffin piece. Top evenly with the mozzarella cheese.

Step 3:Place each plate, uncovered, in the microwave, and cook on HIGH for 1 minute; rotate each plate one-half turn after 30 seconds

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Tags: English Muffins, Italian, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Meat, Mozzarella Cheese, Onion, Pepperoni, Peppers, Pizza Sauce, Quick, Simple, Vegetables

Fish Fillet Tacos

September 10, 2009 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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Fish Fillet Tacos - This simple, innovative, International recipe for fish tacos is very memorable, and very delicious. We used handy frozen fish fillets (your choice of fish), fresh, colorful coleslaw mix, and of course, some traditional Mexican taco seasonong. A simple, quick recipe that can even get kids to eat their fish!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Fish Fillet
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Fish Fillet Tacos

1 package (10 to 12 oz) breaded or battered fish fillets (6 fillets)
1 box taco shells (12 shells)
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 package taco seasoning mix (any variety)
6 cups coleslaw mix (from 16-oz bag)
taco sauce, if desired

Directions to make Fish Fillet Tacos

Step 1:Bake fish fillets as directed on package. Cut each fillet into bite-size pieces. Heat taco shells in oven as directed on box.

Step 2:In medium bowl, mix mayonnaise and seasoning mix; stir in coleslaw mix. Let stand 5 minutes. Fill shells with fish pieces and coleslaw mixture; top with taco sauce.

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Tags: Coleslaw, Dinner, Fillet, fish, Kid Friendly, Mayonnaise, Mexican, Sauce, Seafood, Seasoning, Simple, Spanish, Taco Shells, Vegetables

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