Cooking with the Firehouse Chef

by Keith Young

Overview

A former FDNY fireman who rescued victims on 9/11, the late Keith Young has brought his culinary talent to diners nationwide as the “Firehouse Chef.” In this delicious book, he honors his colleagues and passion for cooking with over 100 easy weeknight recipes.

Funny and engaging, deeply personal but down-to-earth, Cooking with the Firehouse Chef marries more than 100 personal recipes with the compelling story of the late fireman-chef Keith Young of the New York Fire Department. A revered firefighter, Young was also a lauded chef who won numerous television challenges, including a chicken cacciatore cookoff of an episode of “Throwdown with Bobby Flay” on the Food Network and two championship titles on “Chopped.”

With varied recipes that are perfect for casual gatherings, barbecues, and busy weeknights, Young’s culinary repertoire features American favorites with crowd-pleasing starters like Manhattan clam chowder, garlic bread, and ceviche; flavorful lunch fare such as vegan hummus sandwiches and beef chili; hearty entrees and pastas like filet mignon, chicken marsala, and penne alla vodka; and classic desserts such as strawberry cheesecake and no-bake rice pudding. The delicious recipes are paired with stories and images from the firehouse, bringing Keith’s firehouse stories and cooking prowess to life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681887944
Publisher:	Weldon Owen
Publication date:	09/07/2021
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	426,391
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

A FDNY fireman who rescued 9/11 victims, author Keith Young was also a lauded chef who won numerous television challenges.

Table of Contents

Dedication 9

Acknowledgments 12

Foreword 14

Introduction 16

Appetizers

Bruschetta 24

Homemade Hummus 25

Clams Oreganata 27

Clams Casino 28

Chopped Baked Clams with Fresh Herbs 29

Braised Clams in a White Wine Butter Sauce 30

Garlic Ginger Teriyaki Shrimp 32

Garlic Bread 33

Ceviche 34

Deviled Crabby Patties 36

Eggplant Rollatini 37

Spicy Brooklyn Wings 39

Spicy Sautéed Chicken Livers and Chicken Hearts 40

Garlic Bread with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce 41

Stuffed Mushrooms 42

Soups

Beef Stock 46

Depression Chicken Stock 47

Depression Ham Stock 48

Beef, Mushroom, and Barley Soup 49

Black Bean Soup 50

Butternut Bisque 52

Creamy Country Vegetable Soup 53

Chicken Noodle Soup 54

Lazy Lentil Soup 56

Manhattan Clam Chowder 57

Pasta e Fagioli 58

Sausage and White Bean Soup 60

Lunch Stuff

10-75 Chili 64

Chili 1-2-3 65

Almost Kentucky Fried Chicken 67

Marinated Lamb Kebobs with Yogurt Sauce 68

Beth's California Pita Sandwich with Hummus 71

Bratwurst Sandwiches 74

Chicken Bruschetta Sandwiches 75

Grilled Chicken Club Sandwiches 76

Po'Boy Chicken Sandwiches 77

Quick and Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Hero with Mushroom Gravy 78

Egg Sandwiches with Peppers, Onions, and Potatoes 79

French Dip Sandwiches 81

Pulled Pork Sandwich with a Jack and Coke BBQ Sauce 82

Vinny's Hot Beef 84

Steak Salad 85

Caesar Salad 86

Homemade Gyros 87

Meat, Chicken & Seafood

Braised Beef Shanks 90

Braised Brisket of Beef with Gravy 91

Steak au Poivre with Mushroom, Green Peppercorn, and Dijon Sauce 92

Pan-Seared Filet Mignon 95

Grandma's Quick and Easy Pot Roast 96

Barbecued Pork Ribs 98

Short Ribs of Beef with Pepperoncini 100

Eye Round Roast au Jus 101

My Meatballs 103

Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops 104

Pernil (Marinated Roasted Pork Shoulder) 105

Chicken Cacciatore 106

Chicken Francese 108

Chicken Marsala 109

Garlicky Lemon Chicken 110

Nicolosi's Hairy Hawaiian Chicken 112

Gambitskys' Grandma's Chicken and Wine 113

Breast of Lamb in a Red Sauce 114

Fresh Salmon Cakes 116

Lemony Garlic-Baked Salmon 118

Chipotle Salmon 120

Sole Oreganata 121

Pan-Seared Tuna 122

Katsch's Fish and Chips 124

My Mom's Shrimp Scampi 126

Pizzas, Pastas & Sauces

Pizza on the Grill 131

French Bread Pizzas 134

Fettuccine Alfredo 136

Pasta with Garlic and Oil 137

Penne Rigate with Summer Vegetables 139

Penne with Chicken and Broccoli 140

Mexican Lasagna 141

Penne Alia Vodka 142

Rigatoni Bolognese 144

My Marinara Sauce 145

Rigatoni in a Sauce Alia Fresca 147

Kaley's Cherry Tomato Sauce 148

Pesto 149

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto with Fresh Rosemary 150

Chimichurri 151

Vegetables & Other Side Dishes

Broccoli and Corn Succotash 154

Chickpeas with Chorizo Sausage 156

Gandules and Rice 157

Pommes Frites with Aioli Dipping Sauce 159

Orzo with Onions and Teriyaki 160

Pa's Fried Plantains 161

Baked and Buttered Spaghetti Squash 162

Teriyaki String Beans with Onions and Mushrooms 163

G'ma's Zucchini Pie 164

Yummy Grilled Vegetables 166

Foolproof White Rice 167

Always Perfect Brown Rice 168

Classic Mashed Potatoes 169

Smashing Sweet Potatoes 170

Creamy Coleslaw 171

Sautéed Zucchini with Onions and Peppers 173

Fresh Slaw 174

Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad 175

Homemade Red Potato Salad 176

Tabbouleh Salad 177

Timmy Boy's Chopped Salad 178

Watermelon Feta Salad 179

Desserts

Grandma's Irish Soda Bread 182

Anise Cookies 183

Swedish Butter Cookies 186

Damian's Chocolate-Chip Cookies 187

Italian Ricotta Sfinci 188

Pecan Pie 189

Strawberry Cheesecake 190

Muligooch's Rice Pudding 193

Mississippi Mud 194

Flan 196

Smoldering Crème Brûlée 198

John Sineno's Famous No-Bake Rice Pudding 199

Gambitsky Blueberry Pie 200

Pie Crust 200

Everyday Favorites

Keith's Homemade Almond Shake 204

Kaley's "I Believe" Smoothie 205

The Best Margarita 206

Fresh Guacamole 209

Kaley's Kones 210

Spinnin' Salsa 211

Watermelon Mango Salsa 212