Firefighter S 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.

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.

A feast of 200 hearty, easy-to-prepare recipes from the kitchen of N.Y. City's "Cooking Fireman." John Sineno, a 28-year-old veteran of the N.Y. Fire Dept. and an award-winning cook, looks after his firefighting "family" as if he were their mom. In this new edition of his cookbook, John shares old and new favorite recipes from his own kitchen and the kitchens of other firefighting chefs, such as: shrimp and sun-dried tomato sauce; Corcoran's Irish soda bread; chicken with walnuts; firehouse pot roast; Italian spinach pie; chicken enchiladas; and John's famous no-bake rice pudding. Recipes include appetizers and soups, pastas, main courses, vegetables, salads, and side dishes, breads and baked goods, and desserts.

Shares recipes for fish, seafood, poultry, meat, stews, pasta, soups, vegetables, salads, bread, and desserts all prepared at New York City firehouses

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.

In a follow-up to his bestselling Fire Hall Cooking with Jeff the Chef, Jeff Derraugh, a 20-year veteran firefighter, offers over 150 delectable, affordable and easy-to-make recipes straight from the fire hall kitchens. Written in a relaxed, conversational style, this eclectic collection of recipes for any time of day and any kind of food craving makes for both entertaining reading and great cooking. With new, funky recipes such as "Breakfast Lasagna" and "Fallin' Off the Bone Already Ribs," "Asian Orange Asparagus" and "Firehouse Jambalaya," clearly decadence hath no bounds. Amusing anecdotes that reflect the unique camaraderie of fire hall life accompany the recipes. As January Magazine said in its review of Jeff's debut cookbook: "He knows from feeding hungry guys, he is concerned about health, he likes variety. And additionally, he's funny and he can write. This is a fun cookbook with lots of easy-to-follow recipes featuring the type of food most families will enjoy." The tradition continues with Where There's Food, There's Firefighters. So come on--the dinner bell's ringing; it's time to fire up your kitchen!

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