Culinary Sparks From The Firehouse

We rely on our firemen so much . They are there from the serious to the mundane (getting kitty out of the tree) They risk our lives for us and always think of their fellow 'brothers' in times of need. They are also great cooks with some kicking recipes. There are even cooking competitions that are exclusively for firefighters.

Firehouse cooking started out of necessity. There had to be firemen on the ready at the firehouse. Unfortunately some were there during the meal time hours. if a man could could then he was the one elected. Simple meals such as chili , and meatloaf were made. These were easy to whip up and agreeable with everyone. Soon competitions were breaking out about who could make the best chili. In the past few decades other recipes, some downright cordon bleu , were added to both the firefighter's diets and contests. There are chicken fajitas and spaghetti bolognese. Some even make their own sauces along with baked goods.

Some firehouses also have compiled cookbooks featuring their best recipes. There is also a website entitled www.firehousechef.com. This is neat site and even has a section where you can type in your leftovers and then a recipe will appear using what you have. I browsed through it and found a really interesting oatmeal cake that sounds perfect for the holidays. I also like the simple recipe for chicken cutlets as well as the ones for the Italian dishes. The directions are easy to follow so even beginners could make the meals without a problem.

Firefighter are not just the heroes we look up to.They're the chefs that constantly awe us. Their recipes and contributions have added greatly to American cuisine. They know how to fight fire and cook with it.