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Zippy French Fries

July 26, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Baked, Barbeque, Buffet, Easy, Easy Miscellaneous Recipes, Grilled, New Miscellaneous Recipe, Side Dish, Snack

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  Zippy French Fries - These zesty fries are fresh off the BBQ, made with sweet potatoes, subtle Indian spices, and are the perfect partner for any grilled meat! Oven baked first, to ensure tenderness, they can be grilled in under 10 minutes, and really reach out to “tickle your tastebuds”

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 6-8 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Sweet Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Zippy French Fries

2 (8-ounce) garnet yams or sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise, cut into 3/4-inch-wide wedges
2 tablespoon(s) ghee or unslated butter, melted
1 teaspoon(s) garam masala
1/4 teaspoon(s) coarse sea salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil for brushing

Directions to make Zippy French Fries

Step 1:Place yam wedges skin side down on a large microwave-safe plate; cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on high 3 1/2 to 4 minutes, or until almost tender; let cool.
Step 2:Heat an outdoor gas grill, or prepare coals for a charcoal grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat
Step 3:Mix ghee, garam masala, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; add yam wedges and gently toss to coat. Grill yams (keeping the grill lid closed as much as possible) turning yam wedges as they brown, 6-8 minutes.

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Grilled Tuna Steaks

July 6, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Appetizer, Barbeque, Easy, Easy Miscellaneous Recipes, Grilled, Main Course, Supper

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  Grilled Tuna Steaks - Moist, tender tuna steaks cooked outdoors, on the BBQ! Marinated in an Asian inspired marinade, these mouth watering, BBQ steaks go from prep to plate in less than 30 minutes. What more could anyone tuna lover ask for, quick, easy, and delicious!

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 8-10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Tuna Steak
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Grilled Tuna Steaks

1/2 cup pineapple or other tropical fruit preserves
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick

Directions to make Grilled Tuna Steaks

Step 1:To prepare marinade, combine preserves, hoisin, lime juice, cilantro, ginger, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Stir well. Pour into a resealable plastic bag or glass bowl; toss tuna with marinade to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Step 2:Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
Step 3:Remove tuna steaks from marinade, shake off excess, and discard remaining marinade. Cook on preheated grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcook - the tuna should be lightly browned on the outside but still slightly pink in the middle. Serve immediately.

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