Frostbite Cocktail Recipe • Colorful & Refreshing! | Club Foody

Like many people, I have my favorite drinks according to my mood and/or the season. Besides martinis 🍸, my two regulars are CC (Canadian Club whisky) with ginger ale and dry red wine. On a hot summer day, I like having a Bloody Caesar or a Red Eye which is clamato juice mixed with light beer, similar to a Michelada.
 
Although these are pretty much what I drink regularly, there are others that I also like sipping. The ones I like breaking the routine with during the winter is Blueberry Tea, Boozy Mexican Coffee, Buttered Rum, and Hot Toddy.
 
The Canadian winter 🍁 as well as upper parts of the states is pretty cold with lots of snow. Where I live, near Vancouver • British Columbia, it’s not too bad. Most of the time, the temperature is above 0ºC/32ºF but it rains a lot. There are not much outdoor activities we can do when it occurs.
 
There’s a chilling drink I couldn’t resist showcasing not just for its appearance but also for its name. It’s the Frostbite Cocktail! With its gorgeous, vibrant blue color, the combination of ingredients is so tasty! Mixed with heavy cream, this beverage is sure to warm you right up 🥰!
 
Like 99% of drinks, making this Frostbite Cocktail is very quick ⏳. Pour all the booze in the glass of the Boston shaker along with heavy cream and ice cubes, put the metal tumbler on top, tap to secure it, and shake it vigorously for 20 to 30 seconds. Strain the mix into a rock glass with 2 to 3 ice cubes… done!
 
In this recipe I use white Tequila but if you’re not a fan of this particular liquor, simply switch for plain Vodka. The rest of the ingredients stay the same: Blue Curaçao, white Crème de Cacao and heavy cream. If you want to make it prettier, garnish with a maraschino cherry 🍒 or rim the glass with blue sanding sugar.
 
When I see Frostbite Cocktail, this is exactly what winter looks like to me; arctic cold, icy and frosty! This refreshing mixology is perfect to sip by the fireplace 🔥 as a casual drink or for after-dinner just like my Chocolate Grasshopper Martini…
Cheers!🥂
 
Check out these other great cocktail recipes… 😀
– Homemade Holiday Eggnog
– Manhattan Cocktail
– Mulled Cider – Slow Cooker
– Moonwalk Cocktail
– Blood Orange Martini
– White Russian
– Kir Impérial
– Coco Cognac
– Homemade Tia Maria
and for even more cocktail and alcohol-free beverage recipes 🍹🥃, click on this link… Recipe Category • Recipe Category • Beverages

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Moroccan Harira Soup Recipe • Hearty & Healthy! | Club Foody

 

When the holidays are over, we’re pretty much back to our schedules except, it’s cold 🥶! January and February are no picnic especially if you live above the 49th parallel. Besides stews, another favorite here in Canada is a hot bowl of soup. There’s nothing more comforting when the mercury hits below zero!
 
After nearly 10 years, I posted over 3 dozen incredible soup recipes on the website and they keep coming. It can be a nice Creamy Tomato Basil & Parmesan Soup 🍅, Corn Chowder, Garlic Soup, Cauliflower Cheese Soup, French Onion Soup Gratinée, etc.
 
In my book 📗, soup with meat in it is a full meal and besides Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup, Avgolemono Chicken Soup, Lasagna Soup, Albóndigas • Mexican Meatball Soup, Split Pea & Ham Soup, here’s the latest one… my version of Moroccan Harira Soup!
 
Like I say in my video 🎥 intro – “this soup really sticks to your ribs!”. With beef cubes, vegetables, legumes, an array of spices and herbs simmered in a lovely beef broth and topped with vermicelli, this is a bowl loaded with deliciousness!
 
Originating in North Africa, this Moroccan Harira Soup can be made with either beef, lamb 🐏 or chicken. If you decide to go with lamb shoulder, switch the broth for chicken and besides cilantro and parsley, add fresh chopped mint… a ¼ cup at the most!
 
As I mentioned above, there are a lot of ingredients that go into this hearty soup. When it comes to celery, the leaves can be added to the dish. My celery heart 🥬 was lacking them but if yours has some, add them as they are packed with more vitamins and minerals than the stalk itself.
 
This one-pot recipe is one of my winter favorites 💖 not only because it’s robust but also because of its gorgeous seasoning! It doesn’t lack spices as there are a lot going in. It’s so worth it because it gives that deep flavor of richness in this soup!
 
As we know, legumes are very good for us 💚. They’re packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They’re also low in fat, help with blood sugar control, digestion and weight management. They’re chickpeas and green lentils, both great food items to add to your diet.
 
To thicken the soup 🥣, I use a cornstarch slurry instead of the flour for a few reasons. First and foremost, it’s gluten-free. Second, it doesn’t need much to get the thickening result, and last, it gives a smooth texture to the soup without clouding it.
 
On the other hand, using flour will give you a slight earthier flavor while the cornstarch won’t. It’s a matter of preference. Either you go for a cornstarch or flour slurry, they need to be mixed in cold water 💦 to prevent lumps.
 
There are a couple options when it comes to the final main component. You can use vermicelli or spaghettini, broken into ½-inch pieces. Rice 🍚 is also another option. Long-grain rice is probably the most common ingredient but if using short-grain, the soup will be creamier.
 
Last but not least is adding herbs and lemon juice 🍋 at the end. As both herbs (parsley & cilantro) lose the flavor due to the heat, by adding a couple tablespoons at the end, it brings back their freshness. Also, I find that adding lemon juice gives a nice finishing touch by brightening up the soup.
 
During the harsh months of winter, Moroccan Harira Soup is exactly what we need. There’s nothing more comforting than a hot bowl of soup to deal with our cold Canadian 🍁 weather. Served with crusty bread, this is a delicious, filling and nourishing meal to enjoy…
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Here are more incredible soup and chowder recipes for you to try… 😀
– Bay Scallop Chowder
– Butternut Squash Soup
– Kartoffelsuppe • German Potato Soup
– Scallops and Roasted Chestnut Soup
– Hot & Sour Soup
– Italian Wedding Soup
– Healthy Lentil Soup
– Chicken Tortilla Soup
– Wonton Soup
and for even more soup & chowder recipes, click on this link… Recipe Category • Soups & Chowders

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Fattoush Salad Recipe • A Tasty Middle Eastern Dish | Club Foody

 

The first recipe of the year I like posting is a “salad”! As many of us like to begin a new chapter with resolutions, the most popular one is probably losing some weight. The best way to stick to the program is eating healthier by integrating more vegetables and fruits 🍒…
 
To continue Club Foody’s yearly tradition, here’s my version of this famous Levantine recipe… Fattoush Salad! With a healthy combination of fresh produce 🥒 along with a lovely homemade vinaigrette and some pita crisps, this can be served as an appetizer, a main course, or as a side.
 
There are certain salad recipes that are meant for a certain season like Cantaloupe Cucumber Salad or Salade Niçoise that are perfect for summer while Pear Pomegranate Blue Cheese and Buffalo Chicken Salad are suited perfectly for colder months ⛄. This featured salad is a great one to enjoy all year round!
 
One thing that is very distinctive about Fattoush Salad is the fried or toasted pieces of pita bread… I prefer toasting them. After cutting 🔪 a couple rounds in triangles, brushing them with olive oil and then liberally sprinkling Za’atar on top, they’re baked in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.
 
These pita crisps remind me of Man’oushe but the quicker version of it. Both from Lebanese cuisine, these flatbreads use Za’atar. This Middle East spice blend is becoming more popular in the Western Countries 🌎 but if you can’t find it, here’s my homemade recipe… Za’atar Spice Blend
 
Another Middle Easter spice used in this featured recipe is found in the vinaigrette and its sumac. This ruby-red spice is made from ground sumac berries and other ingredients. It gives a nice lemony flavor 🍋 with a hint of fruity background.
 
These berries grow here in British Columbia and also Eastern Canada like Ontario, Québec, and the Maritimes. They’re often found along roadsides but some varieties are poisonous. As I’m not an expert to identify which kinds are safe, I simply buy the final product from any specialty store or online 💻.
 
When it comes to the salad, the beauty of it is to use whatever you have on hand. Of course, because I was filming it, I used different colorful produce like orange peppers but if instead, there’s green in your crisper, throw it in. For the crisps, it’s not necessary to use pita… other leftover bread 🍞 will do.
 
Colorful and tasty, this healthy Fattoush Salad is a great way to start the New Year! It’s loaded with yumminess 🥰 and an amazing recipe to enjoy anytime! David and I like it as a main course but nothing is stopping you from serving it as an appetizer or a side…
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Here are several more healthy salad recipes for you to enjoy… 😀
– Julienne Salad
– Winter Citrus Salad
– Israeli Salad
– Pittsburgh Steak Salad
– Egyptian Farro Salad
– Quinoa Beet Salad
– Asian Chicken Salad
– Bacon Wedge Salad
– Crab Louie Salad
and for even more fabulous salad recipes 🥗, click on this link… Recipe Category • Salads & Dressings

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Hoppin' John Recipe • New Year's Good Luck Dish! | Club Foody

 

Most countries have their unique New Year superstitions to bring luck for the following 12 months. People in Spain and Portugal have to eat 12 grapes at midnight while Japanese eat long noodles 🍜 for longevity. In Germany and Austria, they eat a marzipan pigs’ confection for good fortune…
 
In the Southern part of United States, they enjoy black-eyed peas which symbolize pennies (or coins), along with collard greens because of its color that coincides with the US currency shade 💵. These two important ingredients are combined together in this popular dish… Hoppin’ John!
 
This delicious one-pot recipe is served on January 1st. It apparently brings prosperity and luck throughout the year. It’s often served with cornbread, another traditional food item, because of its “gold” color, adding further wealth 💰.
 
Making Hoppin’ John is pretty easy…
After the peas have soaked overnight, they’re drained and rinsed. To save time, cans of black-eyed peas can be used but you’ll need 3 standard 15-ounces cans of cooked peas to equal 1 pound of dried. If you decide to go with the cans, they’re added at the same time as the baby spinach leaves 🍃.
 
After the bacon is cooked, the veggies are sautéed for a few minutes before adding a bay leaf, Creole seasoning and pepper. When using cans of cooked peas, skip the two 45-minute cooking times and go straight to adding the tomatoes 🍅. Bring to a simmer before adding ham and bacon and cook for another 15 minutes.
 
My version of Hoppin’ John slightly differs because collard greens are not easily available here in Canada 🍁. I chose spinach but kale is another option. As I mentioned above, if using cans, the peas are added to the pot at the same time as the spinach and simmered for 5 minutes.
 
There are two ways of making this recipe. Either you take the long road by soaking the dried legumes or you take a super shortcut by using the cans. The dried peas take 2:15 hours ⏰ to cook while the cans take only 40 minutes.
 
Whether you’re a superstitious person or not, this one-pot Hoppin’ John could change your luck 🍀. Loaded with yumminess, it can be served as a side dish or as a main with white rice. It’s always nice to start the year off on the right foot so don’t take the chance and make this recipe for New Year’s Day!
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Check out these other delicious legume/bean recipes… 😀
– White Bean Purée
– Texas Cowboy Stew
– Old Fashioned Baked Beans with Bacon
– Split Pea & Ham Soup
– Bunny Chow
– Calico Beans
– Egyptian Farro Salad
– Pumpkin Chili
– Healthy Lentil Soup
and for even more legume recipes 🍛, click on this link… Recipe Category • Legumes/Beans

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EGGNOG BREAD PUDDING with RUM SAUCE

 

We all have our favorite liqueurs and also the ones we dislike…
I have a long list of the ones I enjoy like Vodka, CC which stands for Canadian Club Whisky not carbon copy, Cognac – the best is Louis XIII 🤴, Limoncello, Grand Marnier, Aperol, Kahlúa, and it goes on. Now, the ones I tried so far and cannot stand are Gin, Pernod, Chartreuse and Absinthe.
 
David is pretty much like me except Rum is his preferred 💖 liqueur. He’s a serious rum drinker and although he pouts when I use his liquor, he truly enjoys the recipes that has some in it. There’s Chocolate Rum Snowballs, Baba au Rhum, Bananas Foster, Rum Balls, Caribbean Rum Mousse, Fruitcake, etc.
 
Another one that is totally out of this world is this fabulous Eggnog Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce! This is beyond OMG… it’s insanely scrumptious! With a lovely hot buttered rum sauce over eggnog brioche bread, this stunning dessert is perfect for the Holidays 🎄!
 
Although my husband will say that rum is the main component of this dish, bread is 🍞. Homemade or store-bought stale Brioche is what I prefer using but Challah, Hawaiian or French loaf are all great options! I mention in the video that my 3-day old loaf was still super moist so what I did is to let the cubes sit in the bowl for an hour to help dry them out.
 
The first “rum” usage in this recipe is when the dried cranberries are macerated in the liqueur. After it’s warmed up, the fruit is left in the rum for 30 minutes ⏰, enough time to absorb it and plump up, before being transferred to a bowl. There will be some leftover rum that is reserved for later…
 
When making the custard, it’s important to not bring the eggnog mixture to a simmer but simply warm it up. Make sure that the butter 🧈 is melted and the sugar is dissolved before tempering the eggs. If you let it simmer, it’s okay but you’ll have to let it sit to cool off.
 
When the eggs 🥚 are tempered and added to the eggnog mix saucepan, the leftover rum used to rehydrate the dried cranberries, vanilla extract and nutmeg are joining the pool party! It’s a combination of yumminess!
 
Making this amazing Eggnog Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce is a great recipe to involve everyone… including your pouting husband 👱‍♂️! After layering bread cubes and cranberries in a 3-quart baking dish greased with butter, the gorgeous custard is poured over the bread and baked for 40 minutes.
 
While baking, the rum sauce can be started…
When butter is melted, a sugar-cornstarch mixture is added which will help thicken the sauce. Then comes half-and-half – DON’T substitute for whole milk. I admit, this is a very rich dessert and it’s not the time to calculate 📝 the calories. It’s the Holidays so allow yourself to indulge!
 
Sinfully divine, this Eggnog Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce is totally a must try. Served warm with a spoonful 🥄 of that delicious sauce, this Holiday-inspired dessert is perfect for the season. This decadent recipe is sure to please everyone… Here’s a similar recipe… Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Check out these other incredible dessert recipes… 😀
– Orange Flan
– Black Forest Cake
– Sweet Potato Pie
– Pumpkin Cheesecake with Biscoff Crust
– Crêpes Suzette
– Mango Cake
– Grand-Pères (Maple Syrup Dumplings)
– Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
– Pavlova
and for even more Holiday recipes 🎄, click on this link… Recipe Category • Holidays & Events

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