Beef Pot Roast, Oriental Style

int_tus 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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Sauced Italian Tuna

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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Greek Vegetable Casserole

greek_veg 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
Cook Time: 60 mins
Main Ingredient: Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 2

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

Step 1:Prepare the vegetables: Cut the eggplant, zucchini and potatoes in bite sized chunks (do not peel the zucchini or the eggplant). Remove the stems and seeds from the peppers and slice them into strips. Peel and slice the onions. Dice the tomatoes
Step 2:Saute the vegetables except the tomatoes in the olive oil in small batches. Saute each batch for 2 or 3 minutes, then remove from the pan, trying to drain some of the oil so that enough oil is left for the next batch. When you’re done, most (if not all) of the oil should be gone from the pan.
Step 3:Place the sauted vegetables in a baking dish and toss them briefly so that you won’t get only one kind of vegetable in one place. the tomatoes into the pan and saute for a couple of minutes. Crush the garlic and add to the tomatoes. Add the sugar, salt and pepper to taste and simmer for another minute.
Step 4:Pour the tomato sauce on top of the vegetables and bake at 350 deg. F for 60 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.

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Greek-Style Lamb Burgers with Minted Yogurt Sauce

int2 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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So Simple Spanish Pasta

intnl_tus 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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Bite-Size Pepperoni Pizza

minipzz 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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Italian Baked Pasta

intnl  Italian Baked Pasta - This authentic, baked pasta recipe is not only divine, it is actually 3 recipes! One for a roust tomato sauce, one for homemade meatballs, and finally, one for using both in an International pasta dish. The meatballs and sauce can be made anytime, as they freeze very well, and are always convenient to have on hand.

Cook Time: 30 min
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Ground Beef, Pasta
Difficulty Level: 3

Ingredients to make Italian Baked Pasta

MEAT BALLS:
1 1/2 lb ground beef chuck
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 c chopped onion
1/4 c minced parsey
1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese
2 tb bread crumbs
2 tb oil
2 eggs
1 Clove garlic; minced
2 ts salt
1/4 ts pepper
olive oil
TOMATO SAUCE:
1/4 c oil
1/4 c chopped onion
1/4 c chopped green pepper
1 Clove garlic; minced
1 cn (6-oz)mushrooms
4 cn (6-oz)tomato paste
1 cn (#2-1/2)Italian plum tomatoes
1 ts sugar
2 ts salt
1/4 ts pepper

MAKING THE CASSEROLE:
1 lb tufoli (large tube macaroni)
meat balls from step #1
1 1/2 pk frozen chopped spinach
1 ts salt
1/2 c Parmesan cheese
1 egg

Directions to make Italian Baked Pasta

Step 1:Mix all ingredients for meat balls together thoroughly, except the last, olive oil. Form into medium sized balls: brown in oil. Set aside and cook in tomato sauce later.
Step 2:To make tomato sauce: Heat the oil: add onion, green pepper, garlic, mushrooms (drained and halved) and sautee until golden. Stir in tomato paste; cook for 4 minutes. Press plum tomatoes through a strainer; add an equal amount of water. Combine with tomato paste mixture. Add sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; add meatballs and cook over low heat 1-1/2 hours or until sauce thickens slightly. Remove meatballs and put aside.
Step 3:Cook tufoli in 6 quarts boiling, salted water for 12 to 15 minutes or until almost tender.
Step 4:Mash meat balls in a bowl. Add spinach (drained and finely chopped), salt, 2 tablespoons cheese and the egg, mixing well. Stuff this mixture into cooked tufoli. Cover bottom of a large casserole with half of sauce and arrange alternate layers of stufted tufoli and sauce, sprinkling each layer with cheese; finish with sauce. Cover dish and bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees) for 30 minutes

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Thai Dipping Sauce

  Thai Dipping Sauce - This authentic, fiery, thai dipping sauce recipe is phenomenal! A “no cook” recipe that is secretly simple, considering the flash of flavor it provides, and homemade, fresh, by you. Absolutely heavenly on fish, and we are sure you will find many other things this International recipe is great with as well, and be sure to let us know when you do!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Thai Dipping Sauce

3Tbsp. Fresh lime juice
3Tbsp Thai fish sauce
1Tbsp Honey
3 Tbsp Water
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1 Scallion, thinly sliced
2 Slices habenero or jalapeno pepper, depending on desired spice level

Directions to make Thai Dipping Sauce

Step 1:In a small bowl whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce and honey until dissolved. Add the water, garlic, scallion and chili slices. Set aside.

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Fix It Fast Spanish Rice

  Fix It Fast Spanish Rice - This distinct, delicious meaty spanish rice recipe, is very large on yummy, homemade flavor and is a cinch to make! Pan fried, stovetop, in just 30 Minutes, it brings new meaning to quick and easy. Great for potlucks or buffets, it has a real International ”flash of flavor”, everyone just loves.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Main Ingredient: Rice, Ground Beef
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Fix It Fast Spanish Rice

3/4 pound ground beef, lean
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can Beef Broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice

Directions to make Fix It Fast Spanish Rice

Step 1:Cook beef, onion and pepper in skillet until beef is browned. Pour off fat.
Step 2:Add broth, tomato sauce, chili powder and garlic. Heat to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover and cook over low heat 20 minutes or until rice is done. Serve with cheese and sour cream if desired.

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Indian Bean Tofu Enchiladas

  Indian Bean Tofu Enchiladas - An Indian food lovers dream, and, a vegetarian recipe all in one! We even threw in a little mexican flare, to jazz this one up. Two International favorites are combined into one quick, easy, succulent meal, that you can whip up in no time at all.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 35-40 mins
Main Ingredient: Beans, Tofu

Ingredients to make Indian Bean Tofu Enchiladas

1 c Slightly pureed Anasazi Beans *
1/2 c Cooked rice
1/2 c Tofu, excess water removed
1/4 c Chopped bell pepper
1/4 c Chopped green onion
1 c Grated cheddar
1 c Grated Monterey Jack
10 oz Enchilada sauce
10 Corn tortillas

Anasazi is a Navajo word meaning ancient one. Anasazi beans have been found in many southwestern Indian dwellings. Bean connoisseurs will appreciate the characteristic taste and texture talents of pinto and kidney combined within this ancient Indian entrant.

Directions to make Indian Bean Tofu Enchiladas

Step 1:Mix first five ingredients together. Add 2 T. enchilada sauce. Moisten tortillas in warmed enchilada sauce.
Step 2:Fill tortilla with mixture and roll. Place in greased 6 1/2 inch X 10 1/2 inch pan with the opening of the roll down. Any remaining sauce should be poured on top of the enchiladas once the pan is filled. Place cheeses on top and bake at 300 degrees F for 35-40 minutes.

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