Meatballs in Creamy Mushroom Sauce Recipe | Club Foody

 

I don’t know if you’re like me but when I hear the word “meatballs”, I get hungry! Besides being an incredible comfort food, they can be made with different proteins. They can be served over pasta, in a sandwich 🥙 or just as is with some mashed potatoes and veggies.
 
There are several recipes 🧆 on the website like Korean Meatballs, Ragoût de Boulettes & Pattes de Cochon which is Pork Stew with Meatballs, Italian Meatballs that can be used for a nice submarine, Swedish Meatballs, and many others. Now, let’s add another one… Meatballs in Creamy Mushroom Sauce!
 
Oh my, gosh 🤩!!!
These well-seasoned little guys are simply fabulous! Added to a lovely creamy mushroom sauce, the combination is magical! It’s incredibly tasty and an amazing weeknight recipe! This is another great satisfying meal to add to your folder!
 
It’s a big batch so you can always adjust the amount you need. After mixing all the meatball ingredients, the mixture is covered with plastic wrap and chilled for a couple hours ⏰. It gives time for the flavors to get to know each other!
 
When forming the balls, I keep a bowl of water 💦 right next to me to wet my hands so the meat mixture doesn’t stick to them. The size of the portion scoop I prefer using for this application is a 2-inch diameter but if you prefer yours smaller, choose your tool accordingly.
 
It takes about 40 minutes to bake the meatballs at 425ºF. During that time, we can start 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 the sauce which takes about the same time to make. I normally start the mushroom sauce after I flip the meatballs halfway through cooking.
 
The sauce for this Meatballs in Creamy Mushroom Sauce recipe is easy to make. After the liquid from the fungi 🍄 is mostly evaporated, cooking sherry, heavy cream, and chicken broth are added. You can substitute heavy cream for half-and-half but the sauce won’t be as creamy.
 
The seasonings are pretty simple: Italian seasoning, hot paprika to give a little kick to it, and the two usual suspects… ground sea salt 🧂 and freshly ground black pepper – actually, it’s mixed peppercorns, not black! Now, click here to make your own Italian Seasoning.
 
This Meatballs in Creamy Mushroom Sauce recipe is seriously flavorful! These delicious meatballs smothered in a rich creamy sauce are simply fabulous! This is a satisfying comfort food recipe you’ll love! I like serving them over spaghetti 🍝… yummy!
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Check out these other great BBQ & grilling recipes… 😀
– Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta Fazool)
– Shrimp & Grits
– Creamy Tuscan Chicken
– Texas Cowboy Stew
– Cod au Gratin
– Italian Poutine
– Southwest Beef Casserole
– Buffalo Chicken Salad
– Bobotie
and for even more comfort food recipes 🥰, click on this link… Recipe Category • Comfort Food

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Aïoli Recipe • Tasty Garlic Sauce! | Club Foody

 

There are many food items that I grew up with which suddenly became fashionably “hip”! I think of Croque-madame, seacuterie board instead of charcuterie served with crostini along with plenty of dipping sauces, steak tartare, smoothies, herbal water 💦, floats, French eggs, etc.
 
One that people went “ooh and aah” at the beginning of the 21st century was Aïoli! The women on both sides of my family were making it forever! The applications for this garlic sauce are very versatile plus incredibly easy to make 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳. Its texture is similar to mayonnaise.
 
This sauce is so multipurpose!
First, it makes a great dipping sauce on its own. It’s great for onion rings, regular or sweet potato fries, vegetables like zucchini sticks, artichokes, chicken fingers, and so on. Its flavor can be altered with other ingredients. I think of chipotle, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes 🍅, or herbs and spices like Creole seasoning, Italian, etc.
 
Second, it’s a lovely spread! Smear some on your favorite sandwiches or burgers, wraps, or even bread and crackers! Instead of tzatziki sauce, I like using it when making my Zucchini Pancakes… it’s totally an OMG 🤯!
 
Third, there’s no doubt about it that Aïoli is the perfect fit for fish and seafood 🐟🦞! Pair it with crab cakes, fried shrimp or mussels, lobster rolls or cakes, and the list goes on. When I make Bourride Provençale or even one of my pasta sauces, I add this French sauce to them… it’s so yummy!
 
Lastly, it’s an amazing condiment!!!
Just think about a nice steak medium-rare with Aïoli served right next to it! I say steak 🥩 but frankly, any other meat goes well with it. Use that instead of garlic butter. When making an omelet or simply fried eggs, put a dab of it in lieu of regular butter…
 
This recipe is simple… Mash garlic cloves with some sea salt 🧂 to form a paste. Next, mix together egg yolk, mustard (depending on your recipe), and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Add the oils, gradually, in a slow stream.
 
Contrary to other recipes, the main oil I prefer using is grapeseed and then some extra-virgin olive oil. The reason why I don’t use all olive oil is because I find it tastes heavy, even extra-virgin. After these two are well incorporated, you should end up with a nice thick and creamy garlic sauce 🧄!
 
If you are a garlic lover 💖, this Aïoli is the ultimate sauce! Besides being insanely tasty, it can be stored in the fridge for 10 days. Take the 5 minutes to make this Mediterranean sauce. I won’t be surprised if it becomes one of your favorites!
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Here are several more condiment recipes for you to enjoy… 😀
– Sweet & Spicy German Mustard
– Basil Lemon Butter
– Basic Brown Sauce
– Sweet & Savory Homemade Ketchup
– Cranberry Butter
– Sweet Chili Sauce
– Catalina Dressing
– Tamarind Sauce
– Easy Pickled Green Beans
and for even more condiment recipes 🥫, click on this link… Recipe Category • Condiments

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Panko-Crusted Lobster Cakes Recipe | Club Foody

 

When I want to highlight a special occasion such as birthdays 🎂, dinner parties or events, I like to serve seafood. I find it’s so delicious, most cases, easy to make and it also brings a touch of elegance. It can be as an hors d’oeuvre, an appetizer or the main course.
 
Serving seafood 🍤 as an appetizer is light and doesn’t stuff your guests prior to “la pièce de resistance”. There’s a vast choice of recipes to choose from on the website like Shrimp Martini, Moules Marinière, Crab Stuffed Mushrooms, Oysters Bienville, Bay Scallops Chowder, Escargots à la Bourguignonne, etc.
 
Another one that is always a crowd pleaser 👨‍👧‍👦 is my Panko-Crusted Lobster Cakes! Extremely easy to make, these guys are incredibly flavorful! With a gorgeous combination of ingredients and seasonings, this is a great recipe to have in your repertoire.
 
The mixture is simply amazing! I add mayo – homemade, of course! -, green onions, roasted red peppers and celery. For the seasonings, there’s paprika, tarragon, the two usual suspects which are salt 🧂 and pepper plus my Old Bay seasoning blend.
 
The star ⭐ of this appetizer is simply a can of minced lobster meat. This recipe was created by accident. When I bought the can, I didn’t read properly and was expecting chunks of meat, not minced, to make my Seafood Stuffed Crêpes. Knowing it was the wrong texture, I, therefore, made these Panko-Crusted Lobster Cakes instead!
 
One important tip I want to mention…
Normally, the can of minced lobster meat will be frozen and kept that way until ready to use. It’s thawed out in the fridge for 12 to 24 hours. However, this process creates some condensation and makes the lobster meat wet. When forming the patties, gently squeeze out the extra liquid 💦 until mostly gone.
 
The cooking time is just a charm! After rolling the patties in breadcrumbs and bringing the oil and clarified butter 🧈 to a sizzle, the cakes only take 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. A word of warning… take your time when flipping them as they’re a bit on the fragile side.
 
These Panko-Crusted Lobster Cakes 🦞 are amazingly tasty! Served with Rémoulade, Aïoli, Russian or Thousand Island dressing, this is a delightful appetizer to enjoy for any special occasion!
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Check out these other lovely appetizer recipes… 😀
– Korean Meatballs
– Sardine Cups
– Croquetas de Jamón • Ham Croquettes
– Oysters Rockefeller
– Saganaki Opa
– Samosas
– Mussels in Curry Sauce
– Sweet Chili Chicken Bites
– Shrimp Sliders
and for even more appetizer recipes 🍣, click on this link… Recipe Category • Appetizers

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Chocolate Waffles Recipe • A Breakfast Treat! | Club Foody

 

Valentine’s 💘 is coming up this weekend and you’ll probably want to surprise your partner with a lovely breakfast. You might go for Eggs Benny, Crêpes Suzette, a lovely Quiche, some Blueberry Pancakes, French Toast, Farmer’s Sausage Skillet, etc.
 
Valentine’s is always associated with chocolate (also flowers 💐, cards and gifts) therefore here’s a scrumptious recipe to make… Chocolate Waffles! Super easy to make, in less than 15 minutes, you can enjoy this amazing breakfast item! It’s a nice change from the regular ones.
 
They’re a great start to the day but can also be served as a dessert. Mix all the ingredients and you’re good to go, ready to make these tasty guys! My waffle iron takes about 4 minutes ⏳ per waffle but yours can take less or more time.
 
There’s about 1 ½ cups of whole milk 🥛 that goes in the making of these Chocolate Waffles. Now, if you have some evaporated milk leftover sitting in your fridge and don’t know what to do with it, this is the time to use it. In the video, I use ½ cup of evaporated milk therefore only 1 cup of whole milk.
 
Where are these decadent “gaufres au chocolat” (in French) from? Apparently, French Joseph Gillier who was the chef d’office to Stanisław I Leszczyński, King of Poland and Duke of Lorraine, published the first recipe back in 1751. He added 3 ounces of grated chocolate 🍫 into the batter, mixing it in before cooking.
 
These Chocolate Waffles are a delicious way to express your love and affection to your partner! Put together in next to no time and topped with whipped cream and some strawberries 🍓, this will definitely earn you some bonus points!
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Here are more scrumptious breakfast recipes for you to try… 😀
– Coconut Waffles
– Creamy French Eggs
– Shakshouka
– Angel Eggs on a Cloud
– Mushroom Quiche
– Spinach & Ricotta Scrambled Eggs
– Apple Cinnamon Bread
– Eggs Benny Poutine
– Denver Omelet
and for even more breakfast recipes 🍳🥞, click on this link… Recipe Category • Breakfast & Brunch

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Best & Easy Way to Steam Hot Dogs - Tips & Tricks | Club Foody

 

Winter can be long and boring, here in Canada! I’m not a winter person so I behave just like a bear; I retreat to my cave (kitchen) and unless, it’s a nice sunny day 🌞 without winds, I don’t step out except if I have to!
 
Although we’re in the middle of that frigid season 🥶, once in a while, I crave hot dogs… either steamed or grilled. Without venturing outside, I make them in the comfort of my warm kitchen! Grilling is easy but what about steaming?
 
In this quick tutorial, I’m showing you the Best & Easy Way to Steam Hot Dogs! This cooking method is simple with great results… the same as when you go to the ballparks ⚾ or walk to a hot dog stand after a night out!
 
I learned this method from my mother 👵…
Originally, she was using a skillet and placed a splatter screen on top… you know the ones that have a wide diameter, are flat with a handle! She was putting the wieners on top of the screen and turned them a few times until they were ready. It took her about 20 to 25 minutes ⏰ – she didn’t cover them.
 
My Best & Easy Way to Steam Hot Dogs cooking is quick and efficient. You can enjoy your favorite dogs 🌭 anytime like Beer Brats, Coney Island, Chicago-Style Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, Sonoran, or Michigan Hot Dogs!
 
With just a few inches of water 💦 and a steaming basket, you can enjoy them anytime by doing my Best & Easy Way to Steam Hot Dogs cooking method! It’s quick, easy plus you have the same results as the ones from the ballpark or hot dog stand!
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Here are more tips & tricks for you to try… 😀
– Green Beans • How to Blanch
– Roasted Garlic
– How to Peel Butternut Squash • 2 Easy Ways
– Tomates Concassées • Chopped/Crushed Tomatoes
– How to Poach & Shred Chicken the Easy Way
– How to Shuck Oysters
– Celery Root • How to Prep
– Pearl Onions • Easiest Way to Peel
– Almond Meal • DIY
and for more handy kitchen tips and tricks 💡, click on this link… Recipe Category • Tips & Tricks
 
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Chili Dogs Recipe • A Tailgating Favorite! | Club Foody

 

This weekend is Super Bowl 🏈! Many will gather to watch the game. You’ll either be tailgating, going out to your favorite sports bar or staying at home. If you’re like us and hosting a party, you want to have food that will please your friends!
 
With over 60 recipes on the website, there’s a vast variety of them to choose from. It can be pepperoni pizza 🍕, pork ribs, six layer chip dip, chicken wings, burgers, salsa, etc. Another one that is perfect for this event is hot dogs but not just any kind… Chili Dogs!
 
Chili is a popular item to make on Super Bowl weekend. Now, when it’s combined with steamed hot dogs 🌭, it’s amazing! These are a great crowd pleaser. With a bold and tasty chili along with your favorite toppings, this is an amazing finger food for this sporting event.
 
It takes over 2 hours to make it but it’s so worth it! First, the onions are seasoned with salt and quickly sautéed. It’s important to add salt 🧂 because it helps to draw out water from the onions which causes them to sweat and soften. This procedure is called osmosis.
 
Then comes the rest of the veggies. There are a couple tablespoons of jalapeño peppers that goes in which gives just enough zip to this Chili Dogs recipe. Unless you really want it spicier 🧯, double the amount but if you’re serving them to a bunch of people, make sure everyone is okay with heat tolerance.
 
After the meat is cooked, the rest goes in. There’s tomato paste, diced tomatoes 🍅 but you can you’re your own tomates concassées if you prefer, tomato sauce although you can use my marinara sauce, and the seasonings.
 
What takes time is reducing the sauce to a nice thickness. That takes about 2 hours ⏰. The first hour, stir occasionally but for the last one, you’ll have to stir frequently. As it reduces considerably, the chances of sticking to the bottom is greater plus it might burn and we don’t want that to happen.
 
These Chili Dogs are undeniably a great food item to serve to your buddies! Spoon a generous amount of sauce on top of steamed hot dogs before garnishing with red or white chopped onions and sharp Cheddar cheese 🧀… it’s yummy and a bit messy! Here are a couple more similar recipes to try… Michigan Hot Dogs and Coney Island.
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Check out these other great party recipes… 😀
– Canadian Smoky Pork Ribs
– Chili Cheese Fries
– Beer Cheese Dip
– Smoky Buffalo Wing Sauce
– Pico de Gallo
– Onion Chip Dip
– Grilled Jalapeño Poppers
– Meat Lovers Pizza
– Pull-Apart Garlic Bread
and for even more tailgating recipes 🏈, click on this link… Recipe Category • Tailgating/Party Food

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