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
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Duck
Difficulty Level: 1

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

Step 1:

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.

Step 2:

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.

Step 3:

Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Serve with plum sauce

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Tags: Asian, Dinner, Herbs, Meat, One Pot, Plum Sauce, Simple

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
Main Ingredient: Beef Chuck Eye Roast
Difficulty Level: 2

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

Step 1:In a Dutch oven, or large pan with a tight-fitting cover, brown meat in fat. Season with salt and pepper and remove from pan. Pour off fat drippings.

Step 2:Add onion, green pepper, soy sauce, wine, ginger, water, and mushrooms; mix well. Return meat to pan. Cover and simmer for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, or until done. (Or cook in a 325F oven for same amount of time.) Turn meat once to cook it evenly throughout. When done, remove meat and keep warm.

Step 3:For 2 cups of gravy, pour liquid from pan into a 2-cup measuring cup. Let stand for 1 minute to allow fat to come to top. Discard all but 4 Tablespoons (or less) of fat. Add enough water (or other liquid) to measure 1 1/2 cups of liquid. Return to pan.

Step 4:Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened, about 3 minutes. Taste gravy and correct seasoning, if necessary, with salt and pepper.

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Tags: Asian, beef, Cornstarch, Dinner, Ginger, Herbs, Meat, Mushrooms, One Pot, Onion, Peppers, Rice, Simple, Soy Sauce, Spice, Stove Top, Vegetables, wine

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
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Turkey

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

Step 1:In medium saucepan mix broth, basil, garlic powder, hot pepper sauce and tomatoes. Over medium-high heat, heat to a boil. Stir in rice.

Step 2:Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 20 minutes. Stir in peas and turkey. Cover and cook 5 minutes more or until rice is done and most of liquid is absorbed.

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Tags: Broth, Chicken, Dinner, Lunch, Meat, Mexican, One Pot, Quick, Rice, Simple, Spice, Stove Top, Tomato, Vegetables

Korean Clear Beef Vegetable Soup

January 20, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New International Recipes, Soup

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Korean Clear Beef Vegetable Soup - This fragrant, super satisfying, Korean soup recipe is a secretly simple, stove top soup. Fresh garlic, scallion, and spinach, pair up with, no fuss ground beef, in a broth flavored with soy sauce for this savory International soup. Mmmm, doesn’t that sound delicious?

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 15-25 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Ground Beef, Spinach
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Korean Clear Beef Vegetable Soup

1/2 lb Fresh spinach
1 Scallion
1 Clove garlic
4 c Water
1/2 lb Ground beef
1 ts Soy sauce
1 tb Salt
Dash pepper

Directions to make Korean Clear Beef Vegetable Soup

Step 1:Wash the spinach thoroughly and trim off the thick stems. Chop the scallion. Mince the garlic.

Step 2:Bring the water to a boil. Add the meat and bring to a second boil.

Step 3:Skim off the froth. Add the spinach, scallion, garlic, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Lower the flame and simmer for 10 minutes.

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Tags: Garlic, Ground Beef, Lunch, Meat, One Pot, Quick, Simple, Soy Sauce, Spinach, Stove Top, Vegetables

Sweet Thai Shrimp

October 8, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New International Food Recipe, New International Recipes, Supper

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Sweet Thai Shrimp - This best International recipe for sweet thai shrimp is a “less Than 30 Minute Meal”! Quite unique, we have mixed some sweet and creamy into the thai, and the slightest splash of citrus to create an innovative, one-of-a-kind flavor. A quick and easy recipe that we suggest serving over rice or pasta.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Shrimp
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Sweet Thai Shrimp

1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
1 lb uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed
1 cup sliced red onion
1 to 2 teaspoons green or red Thai curry paste
1 can (14.5 oz) organic diced or fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1/2 cup coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
1/4 cup chopped fresh Thai basil or basil leaves

Directions to make Sweet Thai Shrimp

Step 1:In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp and onion in oil 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in curry paste; cook 1 minute.

Step 2:Stir in tomatoes, lime juice and brown sugar. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 1 minute. Stir in coconut milk and basil. Heat over low heat until hot. Serve with pasta or rice.

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Tags: Basil, Brown Sugar, Citrus, Coconut Milk, Curry Paste, fish, Herbs, Lime, Lunch, One Pot, Onion, Quick, Seafood, Shrimp, Simple, Stir Fry, Stove Top, Tomato

Chinese Tuna Steaks On The Grill

September 25, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Barbeque, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New International Food Recipe, Sauce, Supper, fried

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Chinese Tuna Steaks On The Grill - This Chinese inspired, tuna steak recipe is downright delicious, and a new way for you to enjoy tuna steak. Instructions have also been giving for stir frying, should the weather not allow for outdoor grilling. Served with healthy black beans, and a thick, mouth watering pan sauce, this spectacular International steak recipe is very unique and quick cooking.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 10-15 mins
Main Ingredient: Tuna Steak
Difficulty Level: 3

Ingredients to make Chinese Tuna Steaks On The Grill

1 Tuna steak
1 ts Salt
1 ts Finely chopped ginger root
1/4 ts White pepper
1 ts Cornstarch
2 tb Salted black beans
4 Green onions with top
2 ts Green chilies
1 tb Cornstarch
1 tb Water
1 ts Sugar
2 tb Peanut oil
1 tb Peanut oil
2 ts Finely minced garlic
1 c Chicken broth (or fish stock)
Spinach or red-leaf lettuce Leaves

Directions to make Chinese Tuna Steaks On The Grill

Step 1:Pat fish dry w. paper towels. Mix salt, ginger & pepper. Coat both sides of fish with mixture and rub 1 tsp. cornstarch on both sides of fish. Cover & refrigerate 30 minutes

Step 2:Place black beans in bowl and cover with warm water. Stir about 2 minutes. Remove and drain. Discard water. Partially pulverize beans. Chinese cooks use the back end of their cleaver handle. Cut 3 of green onions on diagonal into 1 inch pieces, remaining one into thin slices (strings). Remove seeds and membranes from chilies. Cut chilies into very thin slices.

Step 3:Mix 1 Tbs cornstarch, water and sugar. [If grilled fish is preferred, grill on charcoal about 4-5 minutes each side or 10 minutes per inch of thickness, not too close to coals - otherwise fry in wok] Heat wok until hot & add 2 Tbs oil, tilting to coat sides. Fry fish 2 minutes or until brown, turning once. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 10 minutes turning after 3 minutes. Uncover & remove from wok.

Step 4:Bring wok back up to very hot over high heat. Add 1 Tbs oil, tilt & coat. Add black beans, chilies, garlic & green onion pieces & stir fry all for 1 minute. Add broth/stock and heat to boiling. Stir in cornstarch/sugar water mixture, stir cooking until thickened. Add fish steaks turning to coat with sauce. Heat 2 minutes. Line platter with spinach/lettuce leaves, place fish on bed and garnish top with green onion slivers.

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Tags: Asian, BBQ, Black Beans, Broth, Cornstarch, fish, Garlic, Ginger, Green Chiliis, Green Onion, Lettuce, Marinated, One Pot, Quick, Seafood, Stir Fry, Stock, Stove Top, Tuna Steak, Vegetables

Simple Spanish Burritos

September 18, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Breakfast, Buffet, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Lunch, New International Food Recipe, Snack, fried

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Simple Spanish Burritos -This simple Spanish burrito recipe is great for breakfast or lunch, and is a “Quick Fix”. Pan fried eggs and chopped sausage, mixed with homestyle hashbrown potatoes, all wrapped in a tasty tortilla. Top with warmed salsa, and serve as is for breakfast, or with a simple rice dish for lunch. A quick, easy, anytime recipe, that can even be made ahead.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Servings: 2
Main Ingredient: Egg, Sausage
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Simple Spanish Burritos

10 oz Frozen hash brown potatoes, country style
3 tb Vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
8 oz Bulk light sausage
4 Eggs; beaten OR 1 c -Egg substitute
4 Flour tortillas, 7-8 inch, warmed
1/2 c Prepared tomato salsa

Directions to make Simple Spanish Burritos

Step 1:In large nonstick skillet cook hash browns in oil as package directs. Season with salt and pepper. In medium skillet over medium heat break up and cook sausage until thoroughly cooked, 5 to 7 minutes; drain fat. Add eggs to skillet; cook and stir until eggs are set.

Step 2:To serve, spoon hash browns and sausage mixture down center of each tortilla, dividing equally. Fold sides over and secure with picks. Serve with salsa.

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Tags: Brunch Recipe, Egg, Hasbrowns, Lunch, Meat, Mexican, One Pot, Quick, Sausage, Simple, Skillet, Spanish Salsa, Stove Top, Tortillas, Wrap

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

September 2, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New International Food Recipe, Supper

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Creamy Chicken Enchiladas - If you have been looking for an easy,foolproof, International dinner recipe, you just found it! Convenient leftover chicken provides the heartiness, Canned cream soup and milk provide the creamy texture, and the green chile peppers add the authentic, Mexican flavor. A great diiner or lunch, try it with a side of Spanish rice.

Prep Time: 11-15 mins
Cook Time: 5-15 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

4 Cooked chicken breasts, cut in bite size pieces
1/2 c Chopped onion
12 Corn tortillas, torn small
2 cn Cream chicken soup
1 cn Milk
1 cn Green chili peppers, seeded, chopped
8 oz Swiss cheese, grated

Directions to make Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Step 1:Combine and mix chicken, soup, milk, onion and chili peppers. In casserole dish, place a layer of tortillas, layer of chicken mixture and layer of cheese. Repeat layers, ending with cheese on top. Bake at 350 f. until hot and cheese is melted.

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Tags: Chicken, Chile Peppers, Cream Soup, Dinner, Lunch, Meat, Mexican, Milk, One Pot, Quick, Simple, Swiss Cheese, Tortilla, Vegetables

Asian Beef Steak Stir Fry

September 2, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
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Asian Beef Steak Stir Fry - This succulent, meaty Asian stir fry recipe is served over hot steaming baked potatoes, to mix it up a bit. Tender sirloin steak, thinly sliced, stir fried with bright, colorful, fresh veggies and an Asian flavored sauce. Cooked stove top, in only 10 Minutes, this quick and easy International favorite is the perfect Weeknight Meal.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 7-10 mins
Main Ingredient: Sirloin Steak, Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Asian Beef Steak Stir Fry

1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce, low sodium
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons ginger root, grated
1 teaspoon peanut butter
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3/4 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups snow peas, julienned
1 cup scallions, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
4 large baking potatoes, baked

Directions to make Asian Beef Steak Stir Fry

Step 1:In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Add the steak and cook, stirring frequently, until the beef is no longer pink and browned, 3 to 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.

Step 2:Add the snow peas, scallions and sesame seeds to the skillet; stir fry until the vegetables are crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Return the beef to the skillet. Stir in the broth mixture, and cook until the meat and vegetables are hot and the sauce has thickened, 1 to 2 minutes

Step 3:Cut open the hot potatoes and top them with the beef-vegetable mixture.

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Tags: Broth, Cornstarch, Dinner, Ginger, Lunch, Meat, One Pot, Peanut Butter, Potato, Quick, Sautee, Scallions, Sesame Oil, Simple, Sirloin Steak, Skillet, Snow Peas, Soy Sauce, Stir Fry, Stove Top, Vegetables

Potatoes and Cauliflower with Black Mustard Seeds

August 26, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
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Potatoes and Cauliflower with Black Mustard Seeds - This incredible vegetable, side dish recipe is not only dynamic, it has a little flavor of several nationalities in it. Some Greek, Indian, and even Mexican inspirations, come together, for a delectable combination, that really “Packs a Punch”. A quick and easy International recipe that has an abundance of flavor.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 25-30 mins
Main Ingredient: Potatoes, Cauliflower

Ingredients to make Potatoes and Cauliflower with Black Mustard Seeds

2 1/2 c Cubed new potatoes
1 sm Cauliflower
2 ts Black mustard seeds
12 To 15 fenugreek seeds
1 ts Freshly ground cumin seeds
1/2 ts Turmeric
1/2 ts Powdered hot red chile pepper
Salt
6 tb Peanut oil
2 tb Minced garlic
1 Tomato, chopped
1 Or 2 fresh Serrano chiles, chopped
1 c Chopped cilantro leaves
1 tb Lemon juice, or to taste

Directions to make Potatoes and Cauliflower with Black Mustard Seeds

Step 1:Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2- inch cubes; place in a bowl of water. Separate cauliflower into flowerets about the same size as the potato cubes. Set aside

Step 2:Mix mustard with fenugreek in a small bowl. Mix ground spices together in a small bowl, and add some salt. Place all ingredients near the stove. Heat oil in a pan until very hot. Add whole seeds all at once, keeping face away from pan. Have a lid ready to cover pan, if needed. As mustard seeds turn gray, lower neat to medium and add ground spices. Cook for 1 or 2 seconds, then stir in garlic, then tomato and green chiles. Cook for about 5 minutes.

Step 3:Drain potatoes and add to pan, along with cauliflower; cook for 5 minutes, stirring to coat vegetables with spices. Add 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup cilantro. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender. Check water level frequently, and add more as needed. Taste for salt, add lemon juice, stir well, and serve garnished with remaining cilantro

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Tags: Cauliflower, Chiles, Cilantro, Garlic, Mustard Seed, One Pot, Potato, Simple, Stove Top, Vegetables, Vegetarian

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