French Canadian Meat Pie

May 4, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
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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
Cook Time: 45 mins
Servings: 6EA
Main Ingredient: Ground Beef, Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 2

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

Step 1:Boil potatoes and mash coarsely. Heat oil in large, heavy duty frying pan and brown beef and onion. Stir in potatoes, allspice, cinnamon, garlic salt, salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 400ŒF.. Line two 9-inch pie pans with pastry.

Step 2:Using slotted spoon, fill pans with meat mixture. Cover with top crusts, cutting vents so steam can escape.

Step 3:Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until golden-brown.

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Tags: All Spice, beef, Cinnamon, Dinner, French, Garlic, Ground Beef, Lunch, Meat, Onion, Pastry, Potato, Quick, Simple, Skillet, Stove Top, Vegetables

Greek Vegetable Casserole

March 4, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
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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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Tags: Dinner, Eggplant, Feta Cheese, Garlic, healthy, Lunch, Peppers, Simple, Skillet, Spice, Stove Top, Tomato, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Zucchini

Grandma’s Irish Potatoes

February 3, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
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Grandma’s Irish Potatoes - This unique, simple Irish potato recipe comes right from Grandma’s kitchen. A traditional potato recipe, that is like a potato pancake. Boiled potatoes are mashed with flour and your choice of seasonings, before being rolled flat and fried to a golden brown. Kids love them.

Prep Time: 20-30 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Main Ingredient: Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Grandma’s Irish Potatoes

1 1/4 lb Potatoes (3 or 4)
2 tb Butter, melted
1 c Flour, all purpose
1/2 ts Salt
4 ts Vegetable oil

Directions to make Grandma’s Irish Potatoes

Step 1:Peel and halve potatoes; put in large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to boil; simmer, covered, 20 to 30 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain well; return to saucepan over low heat. Add butter; mash potatoes well. Stir in flour and salt.

Step 2:Gather mixture into a ball; turn onto lightly floured surface. Knead lightly until smooth. Divide dough in half.

Step 3:Roll out one half into an 8 in. (20 cm) circle, about 1/4 in. thick. Cut into quarters; set aside. Repeat with remaining dough.

Step 4:In large nonstick skillet, heat half the oil over medium-high heat. Cook dough quarters in batches, 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown, adding more oil as necessary. Serve warm.

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Tags: Butter, Flour, Irish, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Potato, Quick, Simple, Skillet, Stove Top, Vegetarian

All-American Salmon Saute with Mushroom Sauce

October 2, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
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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

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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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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Tags: Broccoli, Chicken, Citrus, Dinner, Garlic, Lemon, Lunch, Meat, Parmesan Cheese, Pasta, Quick, Red Pepper, Sauce, Sautee, Simple, Skillet, Stove Top, Vegetables

Simple Spanish Burritos

September 18, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
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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

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

Oriental Tofu Salad

July 27, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
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Oriental Tofu Salad - If you like the unique, sweet and sassy flavor of oriental foods, then is absolutely the International food recipe for you! Fresh, sauteed spices, and an exceptional homemade salad dressing combine with the healthy, tofu for an explosion of Asian flavor, in this “quick fix” salad.

Prep Time: 15-20 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Main Ingredient: Tofu
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Oriental Tofu Salad

1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin (sweetened rice wine)
2 teaspoons sesame oil, or to taste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions to make Oriental Tofu Salad

Step 1:Place tofu between two plates, and weigh down with a heavy book. Allow tofu to drain for 1 hour, pouring out the expelled liquid every 20 minutes.

Step 2:Whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat, stir in the garlic and ginger, and gently cook until lightly golden; stir into the soy sauce mixture.

Step 3:Cut tofu into bite-sized pieces, and toss together with the tomato, onion, and cilantro. Pour in the dressing and toss to coat. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

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Tags: Add new tag, Asian, Garlic, Ginger, healthy, Herbs, Quick, Salad, Salad Dressing, Sautee, Simple, Skillet, Spice, Tofu, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Fix It Fast Spanish Rice

July 23, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
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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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Russian Style Beef Stroganoff

July 20, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
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Russian Style Beef Stroganoff - This super quick, Russian version of the classic beef stroganoff, goes from prep to plate in “Less Than 30 Minutes”! An enticing mix of tender sirloin steak strips, and a rich, creamy beef based sauce. Serve this easy International beef over hot fresh noodles, or rice if you prefer.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 10-15 mins
Main Ingredient: Sirloin Steak
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Russian Style Beef Stroganoff

1 lb Sirloin steak, cut in thin strips
4 tb All-purpose flour
1/2 ts Salt
4 tb Butter or margarine
1 cn (3 oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 Chopped onion
1 Clove of garlic, minced
1 tb Tomato paste
1 cn (10 oz.) beef broth
1 c Sour cream

Directions to make Russian Style Beef Stroganoff

Step 1:Coat beef strips with 1 tablespoon flour and salt. Brown beef strips quickly in 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic; cook until onion is crisp-tender, 3 to 4 min. Remove meat and mushrooms from pan.

Step 2:Add 2 tablespoon butter to pan drippings; blend in 3 tablespoon flour. Add tomato paste. Stir in broth. Stir over medium heat until thick and bubbly.

Step 3:Return meat and mushrooms to skillet. Stir in sour cream; cook slowly until heated through. Do not boil. Serve over hot buttered noodles.

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