Cooking With The Firehouse Chef

The recipes and stories in Cooking with the Firehouse Chef are linked by a common thread: the joy of cooking and sharing good food with family and friends. In this special cookbook, New York Midwood Brooklyn Fire Department's firehouse chef, Keith Young, shares his favourite recipes - nourishing, comforting dishes he made for his family and firehouse colleagues - updated by his family with some new favourite recipes.

A firefighter encounters many situations that require decisive action, but one that influenced Waterloo firehouse chef Patrick Mathieu more than most was the simple question posed to him at mealtime: "are you gonna cook, or clean up?" The Firehouse Chef is an account of Mathieu's culinary experience as a Canadian firefighter, preparing meals for his fellow firemen that have kept them well-nourished for over 15 years. With original recipes, as well as contributions by chefs from firehouses stretching from Newfoundland to BC, this is a book that gets what it's like to prepare meals for household on the go. A team of firemen is just like a family, and The Firehouse Chef is sure to spark some new ideas in your own home with sizzling recipes like Old South Classic FireHouse Pulled Pork, Cauliflower Steaks with Salsa Verde, Yukon Elk Chili with Chocolate and Cinnamon, and Thai Drunken Noodles. Whether you're looking for a simple starter, a gourmet dessert, or a hearty main, these recipes have been tried and tasted by test audiences who are not afraid to speak their mind! Filled with colourful anecdotes and sumptuous photography, get ready as Patrick Mathieu and firehouse chefs from across the country set the culinary world ablaze with the season's hottest cookbook.

This collection of 200 hearty recipes from the kitchens of New York's Fire Department--which sold more than 300,000 copies in previous editions--combines the practical demands of firehouse cooking (each meal must be made to order at a daily cost of no more than $5.00 per person) with great ideas reflecting the ethnic diversity of New York's firefighters. 38 line drawings.

As entertaining as it is practical, Fire Hall Cooking with Jeff the Chef features tried and true comfort food from a veteran firefighter, Jeff Derraugh, showcashing his experience cooking for ravenous fire crews, who demand that each meal be deliciously decadent, amply portioned and reasonably priced. Sprinkled throughout are cooking tips and observations culled from 17 years of working-and cooking-alongside firefighters. With recipes for Rip Roarin' Risotto, Fred Flintstone BBQ'd Beef Ribs, Funky Fire Hall Chili, Southwest Sweet Potato Fries, Jamaican Jerk Pork Chops with Fresh Mango Salsa, Tequila Lime Chicken, Amaretto Cheesecake with Kahlua topping and a whole lot more, Fire Hall Cooking will help you prepare delicious fare for every time of day and every kind of food hankering.

A collection of 150 recipes from firehouses across the United States, accompanied by stories about the firehouse. All the recipes have been tested by Better Homes and Gardens magazine test kitchens, and include such American favorites as New England clam chowder, Carolina coconut pie, Fire Alarm Chili, and many others. Firemen are known to be great cooks as well as wonderful heroes, and this book lets them show off their culinary talent.

Recipes from from firefighters of every state and beyond including Round Rock, Texas.

Firefighters can't go out to eat when pulling their shifts, so the best cook of the lot generally becomes the designated firehouse chef. These amateur chefs often turn out meals ranging from gourmet status to favorite comfort foods. The chef at New York's Midwood Brooklyn Fire Department, Keith Young, is not an amateur. He's a graduate of the culinary program at prestigious Johnson & Wales University. In this, his first cookbook, Keith Young shares his favorite recipes.Firehouse chef Keith Young opens with a touching tribute to the victims of the World Trade Center terrorist attack, many of whom were close friends. Black and white photos throughout the book capture the author and fellow firefighters in the kitchen and around the firehouse. Shadowed inserts are interspersed throughout the book with firefighting anecdotes sure to bring a chuckle as well as cooking tips. Cooking in a firehouse is like cooking for family, so you'll find these recipes use easy-to-find ingredients in a wide spectrum of dishes. With semi-gourmet offerings such as Steak au Poivre with Mushroom Green Peppercorn Dijon Sauce to homey favorites like Grandma's Quick and Easy Pot Roast, you're sure to find something to please all palates. And yes, there are two chili recipes. Each recipe is introduced with a brief background description to give an idea on how it came about. They are presented in a no-nonsense format, easy on the eyes, with simple cooking instructions. The appendix includes the author's opinion on what every kitchen should have, covering pots, pans, knives, and other cooking essentials.The index, an often-overlooked cookbook essential, is better than many, making it easy to search for recipes by ingredient. It's no secret that firehouse cooks are famous for their food. Satisfying hungry, hard-working firefighters is no easy task. When you get right down to it, firehouse food is simply home cooking away from home. Cooking with the Firehouse Chef is sure to delight your family and friends with favorite comfort foods as well as ethnic and restaurant specialties.

Firefighters are famous for their great food and it's no wonder since they cook their own meals seven days a week! "Firehouse Food" showcases the brave denizens of the firehouse and more than 100 of their best recipes. 80 photos.