Beef Pot Roast, Oriental Style

June 2, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
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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

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

Best Seafood Linguini Arrabbiata

March 31, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New International Food Recipe, Sauce, Supper

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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

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

African Vegetarian Stew

February 10, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
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African Vegetarian Stew - This classic, International stew recipe is not only totally vegetarian, it has a robust flash of flavor, from the magnificent medley of spices. Full of healthy, chunky, vegetables, This vegetarian recipe is cooked stove top, and is another, “30 Minute Meal”.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make African Vegetarian Stew

4 small kohlrabies, peeled, chunks
1 tablespoon onion, chopped
2 each sweet potatoes, peeled, chunk
2 each zucchini, sliced thick
5 each tomatoes, or (16 ounce can), fresh
15 ounces garbanzo beans, canned with liquid
1/2 cup couscous, or bulgar wheat
1/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon coriander, ground
1/2 teaspoon turmeric, ground
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground
14 teaspoons cumin, ground
3 cups water

**Parsnips may be substituted for the kohlrabi.

***Serve the couscous separately, if desired.

Directions to make African Vegetarian Stew

Step 1:Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

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Tags: African, Dinner, healthy, Lunch, Quick, Simple, Spice, Stove Top, Vegetables, Vegetarian

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

Spiced Turkey and Rice

February 3, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
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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
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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

So Simple Spanish Pasta

October 6, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
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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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Tags: Cilantro, Cream Cheese, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Mexican, Pasta, Peppers, Quick, Salsa, Simple, Spanish, Stove Top, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Velveeta Cheese

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