Best Fireman Bobs Surprise Recipes

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AUNTIE KAREN'S FIREMAN SURPRISE



Auntie Karen's Fireman Surprise image

There aren't any Italian roots in my family lineage as far as I know, but you wouldn't know it if you stopped by our house when the whole family gets together. I have 32 cousins and 8 or 9 aunts and uncles (I'm certain I'm forgetting someone), plus my immediate family is a party of five. Needless to say, there are A LOT of us. One thing we all know is that pasta can go a long way and feed many. Fireman surprise, one of my Aunt Karen's signature dishes, is really a variation on lasagna. She doesn't use a standard flat, long noodle blanket but instead opts for penne to ensure every piece of pasta is covered in her herby tomato sauce. My absolute favorite part is the ricotta that she dollops in layers underneath the mozzarella. Seasoned with sage, thyme and rosemary from her garden, the herbaceousness of this dish is something I can never get enough of.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Kosher salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon, such as Knorr
One 16-ounce package penne
2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound ground turkey or beef
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
One 28-ounce can tomato sauce
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
12 ounces ricotta
1 large egg
2 cups grated mozzarella
Store-bought garlic bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Fill a pot with water, add 2 teaspoons salt and set it to boil over medium-high heat. To make the spice mixture, in a small bowl, stir to combine the garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, dried parsley and bouillon. Set aside.
  • Add the penne to the boiling water and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot off of the heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of the olive oil, 2 teaspoons of the spice mixture and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
  • In a large pan over medium to medium-high heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and once shimmering, add the meat to the pan with 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture. Stir in the onions and garlic and saute until the meat is browned and the onions are translucent, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes to the meat mixture. Stir in the remaining seasoning mixture, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Season with 1 tablespoon of the fresh thyme, sage and rosemary. Cover and cook until the tomatoes have fully broken down, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk to combine the ricotta, egg and some salt and pepper. Season with the remaining 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, sage and rosemary. Mix until combined.
  • In a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish, begin by adding one spoonful of meat sauce on the bottom. Next add some of the pasta, then some of the mozzarella and dollops of the ricotta mixture. Continue this pattern until the dish is full. Then dollop the remaining ricotta mixture on the top sporadically all over. Finish by adding the remaining mozzarella to the top.
  • Bake until the cheese is melted and slightly browned on top, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with garlic bread.

FIREMAN BOB'S " FUNKIE PIE SURPRISE "



Fireman Bob's

Let's talk " Funkie "...

Provided by Bob Cooney @firemanbob65

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 12

- pie crust
1 teaspoon(s) salt
2/3 cup(s) lard - yes i said lard
1 large egg - slightly beaten
2 tablespoon(s) water - cold
2 teaspoon(s) vinegar
2 cup(s) all purpose flour - sifted
- pie filling
1 large egg - slightly beaten
1 1/2 cup(s) sugar
2 cup(s) concord grapes - havled and seeded
1 tablespoon(s) butter

Steps:

  • Beat egg slightly, add sugar, water and grapes With dough in pan, add grape filling, dot with butter and cover with top crust Add your " design " on your top crust making sure to have a way for " steam " release
  • Bake in Hot Oven at 450 degrees for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for another 35 minutes or until grapes are tender
  • Yields 1 - 9 inch Funkie Pie Surprise
  • *** Great " Tip " for best results on your " Pie Crust " Keeping the ingredients as cool as possible helps make a perfect pie crust. Wear food-safe latex gloves, handle the dough with warm hands as little as possible. You can also keep a bowl of ice water near the work surface to dip your hands into, that will help keep them cool. Enjoy

FIREMAN BOB'S CROCK POT COMFORT FOOD BEEF SURPRISE



Fireman Bob's Crock Pot Comfort Food Beef Surprise image

This one is for You Leo Gibbons... Here is your " Crock Pot Surprise " ! Hope You enjoy ! I hope all of You will enjoy this one..... Sincerely, The Fireman !

Provided by Bob Cooney @firemanbob65

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 pound(s) lean ground beef
1/4 cup(s) beef stock - (more if needed to keep moist while cooking)
1 can(s) refried beans
1 can(s) black beans - drained
1 can(s) whole corn - drained
1 can(s) green chilies - drained ( small can )
2 teaspoon(s) fresh oregano - chopped
2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
2 teaspoon(s) chili powder
1 large jalapena pepper - chopped
1 teaspoon(s) salt - or to taste
12 medium 6 or 8 inch corn tortillas ( depending on size of crock pot )
3 tablespoon(s) butter - melted
2 1/2 cup(s) pepper jack cheese - shredded
4 cup(s) lettuces - shredded
2 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika
3 cup(s) tortilla sauce - your choice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the meat, beans, corn, chilies, oregano, beef stock, cumin, chili powder, jalapeno, and salt.
  • Brush each tortilla with butter.
  • Spoon the meat mixture over tortilla.
  • Spread tortilla sauce over meat. Sprinkle first the lettuce, and then the cheese over meat mixture. Sprinkle with paprika.
  • Place tortillas in crock pot in layers.
  • Top with plenty of cheese.
  • Cook on low for 4 hours, add beef stock if needed to keep moist.
  • Serve with a good Crusty Bread. Enjoy !!!!!

FIREMAN BOB'S SURPRISE



Fireman Bob's Surprise image

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Provided by Bob Cooney @firemanbob65

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 bag(s) ?

Steps:

  • Did You find the Surprise???

FIREMAN BOB'S 4 ALARM FIRE ICE CREAM



Fireman Bob's 4 Alarm Fire Ice Cream image

You know the ice cream is going to be great when it " kicks " out " Heat " !!! Have fun with this one folks! Sincerely, The Fireman !!!

Provided by Bob Cooney @firemanbob65

Categories     Ice Cream & Ices

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cup(s) heavy cream
2 cup(s) milk
1 1/2 cup(s) white sugar
2 tablespoon(s) vanilla extract
1 large jalepena pepper - diced fine
3/4 cup(s) walnuts - chopped

Steps:

  • Combine the cream, milk, and sugar in a bowl. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in the vanilla extract. Add the pepper and walnuts and stir.
  • Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Transfer to a container and freeze for 3 hours before serving. ENJOY !!!

FIREMAN BOB'S BROKEN GLASS CAKE MY WAY...



Fireman Bob's Broken Glass Cake my way... image

This one's for You Andy! Just my way of saying Thanks for all You do for all of us.... Have to give Grandma all the credit for this one.... This is one of my favorites!!! THANKS Grandma!!!! Hope You all enjoy!!! Fireman Bob :)

Provided by Bob Cooney

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pkg ( small ) each of orange, lime, lemon, and raspberry jello
1 1/2 c hot water for each package of jello
1 envelope plain gelatin - knox brand
1/4 c cold water
1 c hot pineapple jiuce
2 c heavy cream - whipped
1/2 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 pkg lady fingers or 1 angle food cake
1 tsp cinnamon, ground

Steps:

  • 1. Dissolve each of the 3 packages jello with the 1 1/2 cups hot water... CHILL and cut in small cubes.
  • 2. Soften the plain gelatin in the 1/4 cup of cold water and dissolve pineapple juice, cool, then fold into the whipped cream which you have beaten with the sugar and vanilla.
  • 3. Combine the cubed jello's with the whipped cream.
  • 4. Line a " Tube " pan with the Lady Fingers and add mixture. *** If you can't find Lady Fingers, You can use an Angle Food Cake... Break the Angel Food cake up into chunks and layer Angle Food Cake then whipped cream/jello mixture then Angle Food Cake then Jello mixture till all is in the pan.
  • 5. CHILL for 6 to 12 hours. Remove and " coat " with more whipped cream.
  • 6. Enjoy !!!!! Thanks Grandma Cooney :)

FIREMAN BOB'S DELUXE RAMEN PORK SURPRISE



Fireman Bob's Deluxe Ramen Pork Surprise image

It's Fireman Bob with another Special request for " Ramen Noodles " This ones' for YOU Mary!!! Hope You and All who try it Love it!!! Sincerely, Fireman Bob :) NOTE: Prep time does NOT include Marinating time.

Provided by Bob Cooney @firemanbob65

Categories     Other Soups

Number Of Ingredients 19

24 package(s) ramen noodles - uncooked - set aside seasoning pouchs - divided
4 tablespoon(s) dark sesame oil - divided
3 pound(s) pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch wide and 2-inch strips
1/2 cup(s) salsa - fresh - may use bottled
6 clove(s) garlic - diced - fine
3 teaspoon(s) fresh ground ginger
12 slice(s) hickory smoked bacon - chopped - 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup(s) each julienned mustard greens, baby spinach leaves, kale
1 cup(s) red bell pepper - cut into 2 inch strips
1 cup(s) green bell pepper - cut into 2 inch strips
1 cup(s) yellow bell pepper - cut into 2 inch strips
4 large julienned carrots - cut into 2 inch strips
2 cup(s) green onions - both the green and white - cut - 2 inch on diagonal
4 tablespoon(s) red wine vinegar
3 cup(s) fresh cilantro leaves - chopped - divided
12 cup(s) chicken broth - can or home made i use my home made broth - divided
4 tablespoon(s) soy sauce
2 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes - crushed
2 cup(s) parmesan cheese - shredded

Steps:

  • Place noodles in 3 cups chicken broth, 10 seasoning packets, 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, allow noodles to soften. Mix to coat the noodles, cover and set aside to marinate for 2 hours. Place pork in Large bowl and add remaining seasoning packets mix together coating all.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or Dutch Oven over medium heat.
  • Add bacon, stir-fry 3 minutes. Add pork, garlic, salsa, red pepper flakes, ginger to pan, stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add green, red, yellow bell peppers, carrots, green onions, to pan; stir-fry 3 minutes. Add mustard greens, baby spinach leaves, kale and 2 cups of the cilantro
  • Add remaining broth, soy sauce, red wine vinegar to pan. Reduce heat to low, cook for 2 hours.
  • Sprinkle remaining cilantro and parmesan cheese and Serve. Enjoy !!!

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