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Great Greek Spareribs

April 28, 2010 by Firehouse Chef  
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greek1 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
Cook Time: 45 mins
Servings: 12
Main Ingredient: Pork Ribs
Difficulty Level: 2

 

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

Step 1:Place ribs, meaty side up, on 3 lightly greased baking sheets with sides. Combine butter and lemon juice in 1 cup (250 mL) liquid measure. Brush 1/2 onto ribs.

 

Step 2:Combine remaining 5 ingredients in small bowl. Sprinkle 1/2 over ribs. Turn ribs over. Brush remaining butter mixture onto ribs. Sprinkle remaining spice mixture on top. Cover. Chill for 1 hour. Bake, uncovered, in 375°F (190°C) oven for 45 minutes, turning once, until tender

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Sauced Italian Tuna

March 24, 2010 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Barbeque, Buffet, Dinner, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Grilled, Lunch, Main Course, New International Food Recipe, Sauce, Supper

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intnl Sauced Italian Tuna - This sauced tuna steak, is simple yet sensational, the best combination there is! First marinated in a a homemade marinade, recipe included, it is then taken outside to be grilled, in only 10 minutes. Moist and tender, this international recipe for tuna steaks is absolutely delicious.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 8-10 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Tuna Steak
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Sauced Italian Tuna

3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup minced parsley
1/2 cup jarred marinated roasted peppers, drained, diced
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano, OR
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 8-oz tuna steaks, about 3/4 inch thick
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions to make Sauced Italian Tuna

Step 1:In medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup olive oil with parsley, red peppers, scallions, 2 tbsp. lemon juice, capers, oregano, and salt. Simmer over low heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to blend flavors. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 2:Place tuna in a single layer in a glass baking dish. Drizzle remaining 1/4 c up olive oil and 2 tbsp. lemon juice over fish. Season with pepper. Turn to coat both sides. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate at room temperature 30 minutes.
Step 3:Prepare a hot fire. Place fish on an oiled grill set 4 to 6 inches from coal s. Reheat sauce by placing saucepan on side of grill. Grill tuna, turning once, until opaque throughout but still moist, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate and spoon sauce over each steak.

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Oriental Cabbage Salad

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

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intnl1 Oriental Cabbage Salad - This distinct, delicious, Oriental cabbage salad is great for entertaining, buffets, and brunches. A quick and simple Iternational salad recipe, it is served at room temperature, so no worrying about keeping it chilled. Fresh, red cabbage and red onions were used to brighten it up, and a dash of “sweet”, in the form of maple syrup, gives it that distinct, delicious flavor.

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

Ingredients to make Oriental Cabbage Salad

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 Oriental Cabbage Salad

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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Quick Chicken Linguini Primavera

September 23, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Main Course, New International Food Recipe, New International Recipes, Sauce, Supper

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intlng Quick Chicken Linguini Primavera - If you love Italian food, especially a hearty pasta recipe, then this simple, linguini recipe is just for you! Quickly boiled the fresh pasta is then tossed with the stir fried broccoli and red pepper, in a light pan sauce, and then topped with rich, creamy parmesan cheese. A quick, easy, satisfying International recipe, that is a “Must Try”.Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Pasta, Chicken
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Quick Chicken Linguini Primavera

1 lb Linguini
2 Whole chicken breasts,boneless,cooked, cut in pieces
1/2 c Butter or margarine
1/2 c Oil
2 Cloves garlic, minced
2 bn Broccoli, chopped
1 lg Red pepper, cut into chunks
1 ts Salt
1 Lemon, juice of
Parmesan cheese

Directions to make Quick Chicken Linguini Primavera

Step 1:Put on water for linguini. Heat butter and oil in large skillet, add garlic and saute 2 minutes. Add chicken and cook, stirring constantly, until golden. Push to one side, add broccoli and red pepper. Cook 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with lemon juice and cook 2 minutes.
Step 2:When water comes to boil, cook linguini, then drain pasta. Add chicken and vegetable sauce to pasta and toss to coat evenly. Serve with grated parmesan cheese.

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Thailand Curry Paste

September 16, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Dinner, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, New International Food Recipe, No Cook, Sauce

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curry Thailand Curry Paste - This fabulous, fresh, homemade curry recipe is not only provides magnificent flavor, it is as versatile as can be. Red curry paste, green curry paste, and the degree of “fiery” is up to you, its all in the seeds. Such a quick, easy International recipe we bet you never buy it in the grocery store again.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Main Ingredient: Spices
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Thailand Curry Paste

6 Dried hot red chilies, 1 1/2 - 2 in. long
2 tb Minced shallots or scallions, white ends only
1 tb Minced garlic
1 tb Paprika
1 tb Powdered sereh (powdered lemon grass)
1 tb Trassi (shrimp paste)
1 ts Ground laos (ginger)
1 ts Caraway seed
1 ts Coriander seed
1 ts Finely grated fresh lemon peel
1 ts Salt

** *DIRECTIONS* Under cold running water, wash the chilies and remove their stems. Brush out any seeds that cling to the skin and break the pods into small pieces.

Directions to make Thailand Curry Paste

Step 1:To make red curry paste: combine the chilies, shallots (or scallions), garlic, paprika, sereh, trassi, laso, caraway, coriander, lemon peel and salt in the jar of an electric blender and blend at high speed for 20 to 30 seconds. Turn off the machine, scrape down the sides of the jar and blend again until the mixture is a smooth paste.
Step 2:To make green curry paste: substitute 6 fresh hot green chilies (about 2 inches long) for the dried red chilies and omit the paprika from the recipe.
Step 3:*VARIATIONS* For a more fiery paste, include some seeds - the hottest part of the chili.

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Baked Fish with Indian Spice

July 14, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Baked, Broiled, Buffet, Easy Recipes, Main Course, New International Food Recipe, Supper

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  Baked Fish with Indian Spice - Luscious, light, fish, loaded with a phenomenal blend of Indian spice, baked right in, for an exquisite taste and aroma! This International ”30 Minute Meal” is also very versatile as you can you almost any white fish, and may we suggest, our Cool Stuffed Tomatoes on the side?

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Main Ingredient: Flounder, Cod, Sole
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Baked Fish with Indian Spice

4 lb Cod, Flounder, or Sole
8 Cloves garlic
3 Hot chillies
1 Inch ginger
1 md Bunch coriander
1 tb Coriander seeds
1 ts Brown sugar
1 ts Turmeric
1/2 ts Black mustard
1/2 ts Fenugreek seeds
1 tb Salt
1/2 c Lemon juice
1/2 c Vegetable oil
2 c Chopped onion
1 c Chopped tomato
1/2 ts Garam Masala

Directions to make Baked Fish with Indian Spice

Step 1:Wash and pat dry fish. Sprinkle 1t salt inside and set aside. Preheat oven to 400f. Blend garlic, chili, ginger, 1/2 the corriander, corriander seeds, brown sugar, turmeric, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, salt and lemon juice till it all becomes a smooth paste (add some water if needed.)
Step 2:Fry onions till they are soft and golden brown. Add the blended masala and cook till most of the liquid is gone and it starts to leave the sides of the pan. Add the tomatoes and Garam Masala. Fry for 2 minutes more and remove.
Step 3:Coat one side of fish, stuff 1 1/2 cups inside. Close opening, spread the rest of the masala over it. Cover tightly and bake for about 25 minutes. 7. Grill for 1 or 2 minutes in broiler and sprinkle the remaining coriander

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Light Angel Hair Pasta and Veggies

July 3, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
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  Light Angel Hair Pasta with Veggies - An exquisite, fresh pasta and vegetable International recipe, that is made with olive oil, instead of sauce. The tiny angel hair noodles are used for this to keep it light, and so you don’t miss any of the other decadent flavors of fresh garlic, herbs , and veggies! Using fresh pasta, it not only provides more flavor, it cooks quick and easy as well.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 10-15 mins
Main Ingredient: Pasta, Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Light Angel Hair Pasta with Veggies

1 ts Olive oil
2 Garlic cloves, peel & mince
1/2 c Dry white wine
1/4 c Freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 c Chopped tomato (1 medium)
4 oz Spinach angel hair pasta
4 oz Semolina angel hair pasta
1/4 c Chopped fresh basil
2 tb Freshly grated Parmesan
Ground black pepper to taste

Directions to make Light Angel Hair Pasta with Veggies

Step 1:Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and maintain at a boil.
Step 2:Put the olive oil and garlic in a saute’ pan and cook over medium heat just until the garlic begins to brown. Remove the saute’ pan from the heat and pour in the wine. Return it to the heat. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the wine has been reduced by half. Stir in the lemon juice and tomato. Remove the pan from the heat.
Step 3:Place the pasta in the boiling water and cook to desired doneness, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain the pasta and put it into a warm serving bowl. Add the basil, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper, along with the tomato mixture. Toss and serve immediately.

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