Cacio e Pepe Recipe • A Classic Italian Dish! | Club Foody

 

Most of the time, life can be very busy and prepping a nice homemade meal can be a challenge! When this occurs, we all reach for those 30-minute recipes. Without compromising on flavor, they’re very convenient and usually budget-friendly 💰.
 
Pasta dishes fall under this category. Many takes less than half-an-hour ⏰ to make. I think of Shrimp Fra Diavolo, Spaghetti alla Carbonara or Aglio e Olio, Penne alla Vodka, and many others as well as this one Cacio e Pepe!
 
This delicious classic is the perfect weeknight meal to have or when time is in short supply. With only 5️⃣ ingredients, this simple recipe is so tasty especially if you enjoy cheeses and peppercorns as much as I do.
 
Cacio e Peppe which translates to “cheese 🧀 and pepper” is ideal when I don’t want to be in front of the stove too long. Although easy to make, there’s some technical points to follow so you can achieve a nice, creamy sauce without it turning into a clumpy mess.
 
First, the noodles are cooked until almost done in a large shallow skillet on low boil. With just enough water 💦 to cover the spaghetti, this increases the amount of starch. Also, very little salt is added to the low volume of water. The reason is we’ll be using the pasta water to make the sauce.
 
While the pasta is gently boiling, the freshly ground peppercorns are sautéed on low heat for just a couple of minutes ⏳ enough to wake up the fragrance. I always use “mixed” peppercorns. You can use only black if you want but the mixed ones have added layers of flavor instead of just one note.
 
From there, the heat is slightly increased to medium-low and a couple ladles of pasta water is added to the peppercorns to prevent them from burning 🔥. When the noodles are almost done, they’re transferred to the peppercorn mixture while a ¼ cup of pasta water is set aside to cool off for the cheeses later.
 
To finish cooking the noodles, there’s more pasta water from the pan where they initially cooked that is added to the skillet – a couple ladles at a time. That’s the reason why we go easy on the salt 🧂 when boiling the noodles. By the way, the heat is on medium-low and don’t worry, it will cook.
 
The spaghetti is tossed until it absorbs all the water. It’s basically like making risotto – we add hot liquid, stirring 🥄 constantly which helps the pasta release its starch. We repeat this water addition and tossing until it’s done then we’ll turn off the heat to allow it to cool for 2 to 4 minutes.
 
Meanwhile, we’ll add a little bit of that ¼ cup cooled reserved pasta water to the cheeses that we blended together, stir, add more, and continue until it forms a paste. According to my friends 👩‍🦰👱‍♀️👩‍🦱, this method is not as friendly as it sounds so here’s another way of doing this step…
 
Simply put the cheeses in the jar of a blender and keep adding cooled pasta water until it turns into a creamy texture. You might add more than a ¼ cup of pasta water so reserve about ½ cup. This is probably the safest way of making 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 it without risking the sauce turning into a clumpy mess.
 
Back to the spaghetti…
If using the blender method, pour over the pasta, stir to coat and serve. The first method is to add the paste and stir until the mixture gets creamy. This is the tricky part… it can get gummy as it refuses to melt. The solution is to add a little bit more pasta water 💧 while stirring.
 
Cacio e Pepe is a traditional Roman dish! With only 5 ingredients, it’s a meal that comes together quickly. Its simplicity with its bold flavors makes this recipe a perfect weeknight meal or when time 🕢 is in short supply.
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Check out these other great pasta recipes… 😀
– Zucchini Pork Penne
– Pasta Primavera
– Meat Manicotti
– Orzo with Chicken & Asiago
– Fettuccine alle Vongole – Clam Fettuccine
– Ultimate 8 Cheese Vegetable Lasagna
– Italian Stuffed Pasta Shells
– Creamy Shrimp Linguine
– Creamy Tortellini Boscaiola
and for even more pasta recipes 🍝, click on this link… Recipe Category • Pasta & Pizza

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Mexican Salad Dressing Recipe • Amazingly Tasty! | Club Foody

 

With over a thousand recipes and almost 10 years as a food blogger, you know by now that I love making most food from scratch. My motto is “why buy it when it can be made at home” 🏡. Yes, I know, it’s a little more work but the results are fresher and also healthier…
 
Dressings and vinaigrettes are among them. I think of Russian Dressing, Roasted Red Pepper Parmesan Vinaigrette, Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing, Italian Vinaigrette, Creamy Avocado Dressing 🥑, Mandarin Orange Vinaigrette with Sesame, and more. Here’s another one to add to this list… Mexican Salad Dressing!
 
With a gorgeous combination of ingredients, this quick and easy condiment recipe is perfect for your salads. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for wings, crudités 🥕, meatballs, onion rings, etc. It yields a generous cup.
 
As I mentioned, this Mexican Salad Dressing can be a great addition to your salads as well as a dipping sauce. If it’s used to dip your wings, French fries 🍟, and so on, it’s good as is but as a salad dressing, the consistency is a little thick. To thin it up, stir in milk, adding a little at a time, until desired consistency.
 
As this lovely condiment is made from scratch without any preservatives, barely any sodium 🧂 plus using creamy ingredients, it won’t last that long in the fridge. It should be consumed within 3 to 4 days at the most.
 
Making this homemade Mexican Salad Dressing recipe (or any others) is so easy plus it’s very tasty! It takes less than 10 minutes ⏳ and you get yourself a flavorful condiment that can be used for different applications…
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Check out these other delicious dressing and viniagrette recipes… 😀
– Zippy Ranch Dressing
– Mustard Vinaigrette
– Blue Cheese Dressing
– Asian Peanut Dressing
– Catalina Dressing
– Raspberry Vinaigrette
– Pomegranate Molasses Dressing
– Thousand Island Dressing
– Greek Salad Dressing
and for even more condiment recipes, click on this link… Recipe Category • Condiments

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Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders Recipe • A Derby Favorite! | Club Foody

 

I like the month of May. The trees 🌳 are growing new leaves, the flowers are blooming, and the grass is getting greener. This is also a month filled with events and holidays like Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Victoria Day as well as Memorial Day.
 
Another one that is quite popular in the Southeastern United States is the Kentucky Derby! Being the longest continually held sporting event in America, this most-watched and most-attended horse race 🏇 takes place on the first Saturday of May.
 
As millions won’t be able to be present in person, this is an opportunity to gather with friends. A function of that level is never complete without a great selection of food and drinks while everyone is wearing elegant outfits and ladies displaying their embellished hats 👒.
 
What is often served that day is Burgoo, Pimento Cheese Sandwiches, Fried Chicken 🐓, Beer Cheese Dip, Benedictine Finger Sandwiches, Macaroni Salad, Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie, and many other tasty dishes plus the famous Mint Julep, Bourbon Derby Punch, Oaks Lily Cocktail, and Kentucky Mule.
 
There’s one that I like serving when hosting a summer party that is also a traditional Derby food item is Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders! These delicious little guys are simply amazing! Made with turkey, tomatoes 🍅, cheese, bacon along with seasonings, this hot food item is always a crowd-pleaser!
 
I’m sure MY version differs from the ones in the south… or maybe not! I got this Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders recipe when I was living in Toronto and attended a Run for the Roses 🌹 house party in Aurora. I duplicated it at my next summer gathering and modified it a couple times until I got to this version.
 
The buns I like using for this application are King’s Hawaiian Savory Butter Rolls 🍞. There are also other flavors such as Jalapeño Rolls, Sweet, and Honey Wheat. On the other hand, regular dinner rolls are another delicious option.
 
The recipe itself is super easy. Where I find it can be a little challenging is when slicing 🔪 the buns lengthwise. The best way is to gently hold them down. It’s even better when there’s someone standing by to guide you while doing this step so they’re even.
 
After the bottom rolls have been spread with a mix of mayo and mustard, turkey and tomato slices, cheese plus bacon are placed on top. I also add seasonings. It gives that “flavor lift” to them. Gruyère 🧀 is often the one that is used but Emmental, Gouda, Jarlsberg or Swiss are great alternatives.
 
The top buns are placed over. To give that famous buttery flavor to the sliders, a mix of melted butter 🧈, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and onion powder is brushed on top. They’re covered with foil, baked for 20 minutes before being uncovered and baked for another 5 minutes… voilà done!
 
These tasty Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders are perfect for this occasion or any other gathering! They’re very easy to prep and make a delicious finger food to serve your guests! Wear your fancy clothes 🥻 and enjoy these tasty little guys…
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Check out these other great party food recipes… 😀
– Gougères aka Cheese Puffs
– Korean Meatballs
– Russian Deviled Eggs • Oeufs à la Russe
– Raincoast Crisps Copycat
– Olive Tapenade
– Croquetas de Jamón • Ham Croquettes
– Beet Hummus
– Baked Greek Pita Wedges
– Duxelles Bruschetta
and for even more hors d’oeuvres and canapé recipes, click on this link… Recipe Category • Hors d’Oeuvres/Antipasto, Canapés/Dips

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Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce Recipe • A Tasty Condiment! | Club Foody

 

The end of April is a busy one for me because I’m getting ready for BBQ season 🔥! I make sausages like Merguez and Garlic, condiments such as Horseradish, Sweet Relish, Pickled Jalapeño and German Mustard, plus I ensure that my spice jars are filled.
 
I also make sure all my BBQ sauces are done 🥣. There’s Caribbean BBQ Sauce, Mustard BBQ Sauce, Kansas City, Tex-Mex BBQ Sauce, Jack Daniels BBQ Sauce, Pit Master BBQ Sauce, Hawaiian Style Teriyaki Sauce, and many others including this one… Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce!
 
This homemade recipe is amazing! It’s sweet, tangy, smoky and spicy all at once! With its hints of cherry 🍒, vanilla and citrus along with a noticeable peppery background, this flavorful soda drink gives a delicious complexity to the sauce. Besides that, it’s an easy recipe and takes just 45 minutes to make.
 
Onions, garlic and Dr Pepper are combined in a saucepan and simmered for a short time enough to make the onions translucent. The remaining ingredients are added before bringing the mixture to a boil. It’s then reduced and simmered gently for 30 minutes ⏰. It’s pretty straightforward, don’t you think.
 
To make the Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce smooth, I use an immersion blender and process until there are no lumps. If you’re using a regular blender, make sure to place a kitchen towel on top of the lid and hold it down tight so the pressure doesn’t make the lid fly off, causing serious burns 🤕.
 
After this is done and allowed to get to room temperature, the sauce is poured into a container and transferred to the fridge. For maximum flavor, I highly suggest you let your BBQ sauce rest in the fridge for a couple days 📆 before using it. It gives time for the flavors to mingle…
 
Another thing I like to do prior to grilling is to pour Dr Pepper soda (not the sauce) over my meat 🥩 and let it soak for 30 minutes. The carbonation from the soda will not only tenderize your protein but also add flavor to it. Half an hour later, simply proceed with your recipe.
 
Brush on ribs, beef or chicken 🐓, this amazing Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce is perfect for your grilled food. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for your fries or onion rings as well as spooning it over Sloppy Joes, pulled pork sandwiches or Meatloaf. It’s certainly a must have for this coming season!
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Here are more delicious condiment recipes for you to try… 😀
– Pomegranate Molasses
– Spicy Red Pepper Jelly
– Mango Chutney
– BBQ Sauce for Chicken
– Bread & Butter Pickles
– Sweet Chili Sauce
– Fire Roasted Salsa
– Bourbon Onion Jam
– Marchand de Vin
and for even more condiment recipes 🥫, click on this link… Recipe Category • Condiments

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Asian Pork Rice Bowl Recipe • A Bowl of Yumminess! | Club Foody

 

By the time I get to the end of April, my recipes start being lighter! I don’t feel like eating casseroles 🍲 or any heavy meals. I want something light such as Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl, Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps, Japanese Chicken Soba Noodles, etc.
 
Another one that we really enjoy is my Asian Pork Rice Bowl! Super easy to make 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳, this recipe is loaded with yumminess! With ground pork cooked in a flavorful sauce and then spooned in a bowl along with rice and a nice assortment of fresh vegetables, this is a satisfying meal to enjoy!
 
The pork mixture itself is so tasty! There’s onions, garlic 🧄 and ginger along with other great ingredients such as brown sugar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce and sweet chili sauce which you can make from scratch!
 
As the title refers, there’s rice 🍚 in it. I use jasmine instead of basmati. I find it has a nice subtle floral fragrance and is slightly sweet too! Basmati on the other hand, has more of a nutty flavor. Learn how to cook jasmine by clicking on this link… Jasmine Rice • How to Cook Perfectly
 
To me, this Asian Pork Rice Bowl falls into the “healthy” 💚 category! There’s julienned carrots, English cucumber, purple cabbage and green onions. Sesame seeds are also added which is high in protein, fiber plus it has nutrients and healthy fats!
 
The combination of ingredients gives this bowl a delicious balance of flavor! These are ingredients that you can easily find at your supermarket. If you want, you can use other preferred veggies like bell peppers, kimchi, cherry tomatoes, and so on. It’s also a fun recipe to make for kids 👧👱‍♂️!
 
This Asian Pork Rice Bowl is a gorgeous meal to enjoy this spring! It’s light, healthy and easy to prep plus can be ready in 30 minutes ⏰! It’s a lovely recipe to serve either for lunch or dinner!
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Check out these other delicious pork recipes… 😀
– Mushroom Quiche
– Moo Shu Pork Tortillas
– Pork Chops with Pineapple BBQ Sauce
– Pepperoni Pizza
– Kansas City Style Pork Ribs
– Croquetas de Jamón • Ham Croquettes
– Pierogi Casserole
– Chiles Rellenos
– Ricotta Spinach & Sausage Pasta
and for even more pork recipes 🐖, click on this link… Recipe Category • Pork

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