Cajun Cannelloni

April 21, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
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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
Servings: 8
Main Ingredient: Pasta, Cheese, Meat
Difficulty Level: 2

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

Step 1:Begin 2 hours ahead. Prepare sauce: Melt butter, mix with olive oil. Add peppercorns, onion, garlic. Saute several miniutes. Add mushrooms; saute several minutes more. Add tomato sauce and paste. Simmer 1 hour or more.

Step 2:Cook sausages well in pan; add jalapenos and Tabasco. Add crawfish and saute 5 minutes more. Add crab; saute a few more minutes. Blend Romano, Parmesan and mozzarella in mixing bowl with ricotta. Add sausage, crab, crawfish mixture. Add eggs; mix thoroughly.

Step 3:Remove shells from water and stuff with mixture when cool to the touch. Arrange shells in large greased baking pan. Cover with sauce. Slice remaining mozzarella and arrange on top. Top with grated Parmesan. Bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees. Put under broiler for last 5 minutes to brown cheese topping.

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Tags: Baking, Butter, Cannelloni, Crab, Crawfish, Egg, Garlic, Italian, Jalapeno Pepper, Lunch, Meat, Mozzarella, Mushrooms, Onion, Parmesan Cheese, Pasta, Ricotta Cheese, Romano Cheese, Sausage, Sautee, Seafood, Tobasco, Tomato Sauce, wine

Best Seafood Linguini Arrabbiata

March 31, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
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Best Seafood Linguini Arrabbiata - This succulent, authentic Italian pasta recipe with seafood is mouth watering, and a “Must Try” for fish lovers! Masses of succulent assorted seafood is mixed with fresh linguini and then smothered in a rustic arrabbiata sauce of your choice. A quick, easy and very satisying pasta recipe.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10-15 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Pasta Seafood
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Best Seafood Linguini Arrabbiata

1/2 (450-g) pkg fettuccine or linguine
4 cups (1 L) Classic Arrabbiata Tomato Sauce
2 lb (1 kg) bag mussels
1 lb (500 g) bay scallops
1/2 lb (250 g) uncooked fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped fresh basil or parsley leaves

Directions to make Best Seafood Linguini Arrabbiata

Step 1:Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. As soon as pasta is added to water, pour tomato sauce into a large wide saucepan set over medium-high heat. Cover and bring to a boil, stirring often.

Step 2:Meanwhile, scrub mussels and remove beards. Discard any that are open. Add mussels, scallops and shrimp to sauce. Cook, covered and stirring often, until mussels open and shrimp are bright pink, 4 to 6 minutes. Discard any mussels that don\\’t open. Stir in salt.

Step 3:When seafood is cooked, add pasta to sauce in pan. Stir until evenly mixed. Serve in wide pasta bowls sprinkled with fresh basil.

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Tags: Dinner, fish, healthy, Herbs, Italian, Mussels, Pasta, Quick, Sauce, Scallop, Seafood, Shrimp, Simple, Stove Top, Tomato

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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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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Tags: BBQ, Capers, fish, Lemon, Lunch, Marinated, Oregano, Peppers, Quick, Seafood, Simple, steak, Tuna

Quick Fix Ceviche

January 6, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Lunch, Microwave, New International Recipes, Starter

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Quick Fix Ceviche - This extremely easy, International fish recipe for ceviche, is fresh, light and has just the right amount of flavored spice. Traditionally made with crab meat, you can use another if you prefer, your families favorite, or whatever you have on hand.

Cook Time: 0 mins
Main Ingredient: Fish Fillets
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Quick Fix Ceviche

1 pound fish filets
8 oz lime juice
1 each large onion, finely chopped
1 each jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
2 each med tomatoes, finely chopped
30 each pitted green olives
1/8 teaspoon cumin
20 each capers
1/4 cup coriander, chopped, fresh
1/4 cup olive oil
1 Salt, to taste
1 Pepper, to taste
1 oregano, to taste

Directions to make Quick Fix Ceviche

Step 1:Marinate fish in lime juice for 4 to 5 hours, until fish turns

Step 2:Mix fish with the juice with all other ingredients. Serve chilled.

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Tags: Chilled, Corriander, Cumin, fish, Herbs, Jalapeno Pepper, light, Lime, Marinated, Olives, Onion, Oregano, Seafood, Simple, Tomato, 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

All-American Salmon Saute with Mushroom Sauce

October 2, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New International Food Recipe, Sauce, Supper, fried

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All-American Salmon Saute with Mushroom Sauce - This simple, saucy, International recipe is an all American favorite. Tender, meaty, salmon steaks are skillet fried, stove top, until fork tender and flaky, then smothered in a marvelous, garlicky, mushroom pan sauce, recipe included. This quick and easy recipe goes from prep to plate in “Less Than 30 Minutes”!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10-15 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Salmon Steak
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make All-American Salmon Saute with Mushroom Sauce

1 cn Low-salt chicken broth,14 1/2 oz
6 c Sliced mushrooms
2 tb Olive oil
2 Garlic cloves, minced
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 c Non-fat plain yogurt
2 ts Cornstarch
4 Salmon steaks, about 6 oz ea

Directions to make All-American Salmon Saute with Mushroom Sauce

Step 1:Pour broth into small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat and reduce to 1 cup. Set aside. Meanwhile, saute mushrooms in oil in a large skillet over high heat 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Reduce heat to medium and stir in garlic. Saute 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 2:Season with pepper. Add yogurt and cornstarch to reduced broth and whisk to blend. Whisk yogurt mixture into mushrooms. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and keep warm.

Step 3:Season salmon steaks with salt and pepper and saute in a lightly oiled non-stick pan over medium-high heat 10 minutes per inch of thickness, or until fish just flakes when tested with a fork. Turn once while cooking. Arrange each salmon steak on a dinner plate with reserved sauce

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Tags: Broth, Cornstarch, fish, Garlic, Mushrooms, Quick, Salmon, Sauce, Seafood, Simple, Skillet, steak, Stove Top, Yogurt

Chinese Tuna Steaks On The Grill

September 25, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
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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

Oriental Shrimp Salad

September 11, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Lunch, New International Food Recipe, No Cook, Salad

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Oriental Shrimp Salad -This well rounded, robust, International recipe for shrimp salad is truly magnificent. Overflowing with so many fresh, crisp veggies, and topped with a homemade shanghai dressing, recipe included, then topped with plump, delightful, chilled shrimp. So hearty this quick, easy Oriental salad recipe will even make a great lunch.

Prep Time: 15-20 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Vegetables, Shrimp
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Oriental Shrimp Salad

2 cups bite-size pieces spinach
2 cups shredded Chinese (napa) cabbage
1 cup enoki mushrooms
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
1/2 pound frozen cooked peeled deveined medium shrimp, thawed
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar or white vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder

Directions to make Oriental Shrimp Salad

Step 1:Mix spinach, cabbage, mushrooms, bell pepper, onions, shrimp and almonds in large bowl.

Step 2:Shake remaining ingredients in tightly covered container. Pour over spinach mixture; toss. Serve immediately

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Tags: Almonds, Asian, Dinner, healthy, Lunch, Oriental, Quick, Salad Dressing, Seafood, Shrimp, Simple, Spice

Fish Fillet Tacos

September 10, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
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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

Feta Cheese Salmon Bake

July 28, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
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Feta Cheese Salmon Bake - This fabulously creamy, healthy, sweet salmon, and flavorful feta cheese recipe, with it’s authentic Greek taste, is perfect! Rolled together, the salmon and feta, are then sprinkled with poppy seeds, to give it great “crunch”.Baked in under 30 Minutes, this is a wonderful, International lunch and dinner recipe.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20-30 mins
Main Ingredient: Salmon, Cheese
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Feta Cheese Salmon Bake

3 oz Smoked salmon, diced
6 oz Cream cheese, softened
3 oz Feta cheese
1 Egg, slightly beaten
1 t Capers
2 tb Finely chopped parsley
4 Scallions, topped, diced
1 tb (or more) poppyseeds
1 frozen pastry sheet, cut into a 3 X inch rectangle and some melted butter.

Directions to make Feta Cheese Salmon Bake

Step 1:Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, hand mix the salmon, cream cheese, Feta cheese, egg, capers, parsley, and scallions.

Step 2:Roll out the pastry sheet to double its size. Liberally brush it with melted butter. Spread the salmon mixture over the sheet. Roll up, jelly-roll style, folding the ends in to seal. Brush the top of the roll with melted butter and sprinkle with poppy seeds.

Step 3:Make 1/2 inch deep diagonal slashes across the roll to allow steam to escape. Bake the roll for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden.

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Tags: Baking, Dinner, Feta Cheese, fish, Greek, Lunch, Poppy Seeds, Quick, Roll, Salmon, Sandwich, Seafood, Simple, Wrap

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