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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Cajun Cannelloni
April 21, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Boiled, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Main Course, New International Food Recipe, Supper
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Cajun Cannelloni - This fabulous, completely homemade, cannelloni recipe, is actually 3 simple recipes in one! There is one for the filling, one for the sauce, and one for the topping. Overflowing with meat, this International pasta recipe is made with two different types of sausage, and a “splash” of fish and crab, topped in a crimson homemade tomato sauce , and finally topped with four different cheeses before being oven baked.
Cook Time: 40 mins |
Ingredients to make Cajun Cannelloni
1 lb Ricotta cheese
1/2 c Parmesan cheese, grated
2/3 c Romano cheese, grated
1/2 lb Mozzarella cheese, shred
1/4 lb Crawfish tails, cut small pieces
1/4 lb Crabmeat
1 lg Link boudin, smoked, cut in small pieces
1 lb Link Italian sausage, cut in small pieces
28 Canneloni shells
4 Eggs
2 Jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 t Tabasco
**SAUCE
1/2 c Red wine
3 c Tomato sauce
2 sm Cans tomato paste
1/2 c Butter
4 tb Olive oil
1/4 c Onion, diced
1/4 c Shallots, slice thin
1 t Fresh ground white pepper
1/8 c Garlic, chopped
1/4 c Mushrooms, chopped
**TOPPING
1/4 c Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 lb Mozzarella cheese, shred
Directions to make Cajun Cannelloni
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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 |
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
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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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Hot German Potato Salad
January 27, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Lunch, Microwave, New International Recipes, Side Dish
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Hot German Potato Salad - This quick and easy, microwave, recipe for German Recipes potato salad, is a little out of the ordinary, as it is served hot. The one of a kind flavor and texture of bacon has also been added to this German side dish. A nice change from the ordinary, and so simple.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Hot German Potato Salad
6 md To 8 md potatoes, cooked, peeled
8 sl Raw bacon, cooked & crumbled
1/3 c Olive oil or bacon fat
1/2 c Finely chopped onion
1/4 c Wine vinegar
2 tb Finely chopped green onion
1/4 c Chopped parsley
Directions to make Hot German Potato Salad
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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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