Kentucky Mule Recipe • Tasty and Refreshing! | Club Foody

 

I’m an animal lover!
It doesn’t matter the size of the animal, to me, they’re all little angels 👼. David likes to say that I’m a “creature” magnet, as they like to get close to me and be petted. I have many stories about people we’ve met whose pets won’t approach strangers, and next thing you know, they’re right next to me.
 
Horses 🐎 are among my favorites. They’re so powerful, intelligent, and majestic! They have grace and beauty that many other animals don’t possess. During Kentucky Derby, which takes place this coming weekend, they will exhibit their strength, agility, and speed.
 
While watching the 14 races, people will enjoy their Southern comfort food like Hot Brown Sliders, Benedictine Spread, Pimento Cheese dip, Smoked Meats, and others. For dessert 🍰, there’s Derby Pie, which is extremely similar to my Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie, except walnuts are the trademark of this sweet treat.
 
They will also sip their favorite bourbon-based cocktails. It could be the most notable Mint Julep, or others such as Blackberry Bourbon Smash, Kentucky Oaks Lily, Woodford Reserve Spire, Old Fashioned 🥃, Bourbon Seelbach, or this one… Kentucky Mule!
 
This drink is flavorful and very refreshing! The combination of bourbon, lime juice, and ginger beer makes this Southern cocktail perfect to sip on a hot summer day or while watching 👀 the races. What makes it so popular is that it takes just a couple minutes to make it.
 
I’m not a ginger beer drinker. The only time I enjoy it is when I make a Kentucky Mule! It gives that crisp and spicy kick to the cocktail. It can be sipped on its own or paired with food. I like serving it with spicy BBQ dishes 🔥 like Caribbean Jerk Rotisserie Chicken, Nigerian Beef Suya, Grilled Jalapeño Poppers, etc.
 
Here’s some fun food trivia…
Did you know that there are over 125,000 Mint Juleps served at Churchill Downs each year? Being the official Kentucky Derby cocktail since 1939, during that event, there are more than 10,000 bottles of bourbon, over 2,250 pounds of fresh mint, and 475,000 pounds of ice 🧊 to supply the demand.
 
Traditionally served in a copper or stainless-steel mug so it stays cold longer and garnished with a lime wheel and fresh mint 🍃, this Kentucky Mule is ideal for the upcoming event or to sip on a hot summer day. With caramel notes from the bourbon and a spicy kick from the ginger beer, this refreshing Southern drink is a must-try…
Cheers!🥂
 
Check out these other fabulous cocktail recipes… 😀
– Spanish Sangria
– Manhattan Cocktail
– Strawberry Mango Margarita
– Frostbite Cocktail
– Lemon Drop Limoncello Martini
– Strawberry Daiquiri
– Boozy Mexican Coffee
– Peach Bellini
– Watermelon Mojito Cocktail
and for even more cocktail and alcohol-free beverage recipes 🍹🥤, click on this link… Recipe Category • Beverages

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Glazed Pork Meatloaf Recipe • Moist & Tasty! | Club Foody

 

Until the weather really warms up and BBQ season 🔥 officially settles in, many home cooks will continue making warm and cozy comfort foods such as casseroles, pot roast, braised short ribs, stews, pasta dishes, soups, etc.
 
Each country around the world 🌍 has its favorite “soul food”. North America loves its Mac and Cheese, while Japan enjoys its Nikujaga (meat and potato stew). Great Britain has its Bangers and Mash. During that time, the French savor their >Onion Soup Gratinée.
 
Here at Club Foody, we love our Glazed Pork Meatloaf! Juicy and incredibly flavorful, this recipe is the perfect meal to enjoy with your family. Served with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables 🥦, this is a tasty, satisfying dinner that delivers deliciousness every time!
 
I’m not exactly sure if its roots are Germanic, but nonetheless, meatloaf gains international popularity. Besides this one, I have a couple more recipes 📃: Beef Meatloaf and Italian Meatloaf. This warm, hearty dish is always welcome on everyone’s table.
 
In this Glazed Pork Meatloaf, I sauté my onions in butter 🧈 for a couple of minutes until translucent. Sometimes, though, I like adding red peppers to it. Not only does it enhance flavor and add sweetness to the dish, but also adds color. Like I always say – “We eat with our eyes first!”
 
The glaze gives this meatloaf that extra layer of yumminess. When I filmed 🎥 this video, I didn’t have enough of either my Caribbean, Kansas City or Jack Daniel’s BBQ sauce, therefore I opted for my backup… KC Masterpiece. You can use any of my sauces or your favorite one.
 
I barely add salt 🧂 to this recipe, and would you like to know why? It’s very simple. There’s salt in ketchup, even when buying low-sodium. There’s also salt in mustard and definitely in BBQ sauce. The only time I use some is when I sauté the onions to draw out the moisture, which accelerates the cooking process.
 
In the meatloaf mixture, I use warm milk, not hot. It gives the meatloaf a better texture as well as moisture. It also prevents it from drying out. Another reason why I use milk is that it adds more flavor. On the other hand, substitute warm water 💦 for a more economical solution.
 
The rest is pretty straightforward: mix all the ingredients, transfer to a loaf pan, and then pour on half of the glaze. Pop it in the oven for 1 hour ⏰. About 15 to 20 minutes before the end of cooking, the remaining half of the glaze is poured over, spread out, and the meatloaf is returned to the oven until done.
 
Glazed Pork Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food to make! This nostalgic recipe takes no time to prep 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳, and it turns out perfect every time: moist, juicy, and so flavorful! Served with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables, this is a delicious dish everyone always enjoys!
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Here are more delicious comfort food recipes for you to try… 😀
– Cuban Picadillo
– Marry Me Chicken
– French Onion Dijon Pork Chops
– Saag Aloo
– Mexican Beef & Rice Skillet
– Chicken Marengo
– Pasta alla Caponata
– Moroccan Lamb Couscous
– Easy Egg Rolls in a Bowl
and for even more pork recipes 🐖, click on this link… Recipe Category • Pork

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Easy Brownie in a Mug Recipe • Ready in 10 minutes! | Club Foody

 

My mother is at the age where she doesn’t really cook anymore. She buys 🛒 more and more pre-packaged prepared food. She does the same thing with desserts. I do understand her; she’s tired and eats by herself. I wish we lived closer so she could enjoy a nice home-cooked meal regularly.
 
Last fall, when I moved her to a senior residence, she made 👵 me something I went crazy for… Easy Brownie in a Mug! She mixed all the ingredients in a coffee mug, placed it in the microwave, processed it for 1 minute, and then continued to cook at 10-second intervals until the batter was set!
 
Sometimes I have a craving while David doesn’t, or vice versa. This incredibly easy recipe is perfect for a single-serving dessert when those cravings occur! It’s probably the quickest sweet treat you can make 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 from scratch.
 
This decadent Easy Brownie in a Mug hits the spot, plus it’s ready in no time! It has that gorgeous texture of my homemade Fudgy Brownie recipe: soft and chocolatey! Another plus about making this single sweet treat is it’s all done in a mug… clean up 🧼 is a breeze!
 
First, the butter 🧈 is melted directly in the mug – for 30 seconds -, and if there are some unmelted pieces, simply swirl the cup. Flour, sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt are added to it. The ingredients are somewhat combined together. It won’t be perfectly done…at first.
 
Milk is warmed up in the microwave but for only 10 seconds – alright, there are two things to clean: the mug plus the cup for the milk 🥛. After being poured into the mixture, there are also chocolate chips that go in along with pure vanilla extract. This time, it’s easier to mix the ingredients until well blended.
 
Let’s indulge!
It’s optional, but I like adding about a ½ tablespoon of dark chocolate chips 🍫 on top before the mug goes in the microwave. There are other options. Peanut butter chips can be substituted, or even chopped nuts such as walnuts. Last time, I added a dollop of Nutella, and it was yummy!
 
After placing the mug in the microwave, it’s processed for 1 minute on “High”. After 60 seconds are over, it continues cooking in 10-second intervals until the batter is set. Not all microwaves are the same, so you’ll have to be the judge 👩‍⚖️👨‍⚖️.
 
Let’s backtrack…
There are instant espresso granules that go into the mixture. Adding either coffee or espresso powder helps to intensify the chocolate flavor without making the brownie taste like coffee ☕. The bitterness of coffee or espresso cuts through the fat, making this dessert more “chocolatey”.
 
Besides enhancing the flavor, there’s another great reason to add some to the chocolate batter. It gives this dessert a boost of antioxidants, as both chocolate and coffee are high in flavonoids. It doesn’t need a lot to make an impact while providing a delicious balance of richness 🥰.
 
Here are a few points I would like to highlight…
I suggest using a shorter, wider mug instead of a tall one so the batter cooks evenly. Like any cake batter, don’t overmix 🥄 because you’ll end up with a tough brownie. If the center of the brownie looks a little soft, keep in mind it will continue baking after the mug is removed from the microwave.
 
Scrumptious, this Easy Brownie in a Mug is the ideal sweet treat to satisfy your cravings. This single serving is unbelievably easy to make with minimal effort; even your kids can do it! In just a few minutes ⏳, you can enjoy this fabulous dessert… add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, grab a spoon and dig in!
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Here are more scrumptious dessert recipes for you to try… 😀
– Pecan Caramel Cheesecake
– Mille-Feuille
– Pavlova
– Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
– Sweet Potato Pie
– Mango Cake
– Pumpkin Squares
– Orange Flan
– Cherry Clafoutis
and for even more chocolate recipes 🍫, click on this link… Recipe Category • Chocoholic

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Tortilla Crusted Fish Fillets Recipe • Crisp & Tasty! | Club Foody

 

One thing I can’t stand is “waste”! Just with Canada 🍁 alone, the percentage of wasted food is over 46%, which is about 21.2 million metric tons of food! The average Canadian household wastes around $1,300 annually… IT’S SO WRONG!
 
I cook 👩‍🍳 almost every day. If there are leftovers in the fridge, I reuse them by either making a recipe I’ve already created or coming up with a new one. The same applies to what’s in our pantry. The solution is not to throw them away but to salvage them… be frugal!
 
How many times is there barely anything left in a cereal box or a bag of chips? No one eats it, and it ends up in the garbage. WHY? There’s nothing wrong with the crumbs! Repurposing them is being smart, and let’s face it… don’t you think food manufacturers make enough money 💰 already?
 
With cereal crumbs, they can be used as breading, like when I make my Cornflakes Crusted Fish, mix them into yogurt, incorporate the crumbs into a pie crust 🥧, add them to cookie dough, make chocolate clusters, or if there are enough, make no-bake cereal bars…
 
The same applies to chips, like BBQ, regular, or even tortilla chips. They can be a delicious topper for salads 🥗 or soups, mixed with melted butter and sprinkled over a tuna casserole, or mac and cheese. Take the tortilla crumbs and use them when making chilaquiles, and so on.
 
In this episode, I’m making my Tortilla Crusted Fish Fillets! Instead of using Panko®, I use what’s left from a tortilla chip bag! I crush them into a finer texture, and use it to coat the fish, although chicken cutlets 🐓, or pork chops can be another option.
 
When placing the crumbs in the bag, make sure there’s no air in it or very little, otherwise, when crushing them with a rolling pin, the compressed air 🌀 might cause the seal to break and the crumbs to scatter, making a big mess. Additionally, trapped air might prevent crushing the crumbs adequately.
 
These Tortilla Crusted Fish Fillets are very tasty! After being patted dry, I cover the tops of the fillets 🐟 with a spice mixture, spreading it out while pressing down to adhere it. I find one side gives enough flavor, but if you want to season the other side as well, simply double the seasonings.
 
For the breading step, it’s the typical ingredients: flour, beaten egg(s), and breadcrumbs, which today are replaced with crushed tortilla chips. When filming, I completely forgot to add some melted butter 🧈 to the chips, so don’t make the same mistake. Add it and stir until it resembles slightly damp sand.
 
The fillets are placed on a baking sheet lined with foil that has been greased with cooking spray. Before they go in the oven, I also spray the tops of the fillets with cooking spray. It helps to achieve a golden-brown, crispy texture, plus it enhances crispiness and prevents them from drying out or even burning 🔥.
 
This Tortilla Crusted Fish Fillets recipe is an elevated way to enjoy your favorite fish! By making this tasty recipe, not only are you salvaging the leftovers from the bag, but you are also reducing food waste while saving money 🏧 in the process… what’s not to like!
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Check out these other incredibly fish recipes… 😀
– Curry Fish Stew
– Sole Meunière
– Tarragon Limoncello Halibut
– Cod au Gratin
– Bouillabaisse à la Marseillaise
– Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl
– Salmon Pie
– Creamy Creole Red Snapper
– Salade Niçoise
and for even more fish and seafood recipes 🐟🦞, click on this link… Recipe Category • Fish & Seafood

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Sweet Chili Lime Sauce Recipe • Quick & Easy! | Club Foody

 

Do we have enough condiments sitting in our pantry and refrigerator 🤔? Of course, we do, but it seems that we always need more… well, I certainly do. Condiments are a must that help to enhance or complement a dish by improving the flavor.
 
Besides the regular ketchup, prepared yellow mustard, sour cream, mayonnaise, salad dressings, and different types of oil that most have on hand, there’s also aïoli, tahini, chutneys 🥣, hollandaise sauce, pesto, chili oil, horseradish, and many, many more.
 
One that I enjoy making for dipping my favorite finger foods in is my Sweet Chili Lime Sauce! I like using it with chicken fingers or nuggets 🐓, spring rolls, fries or onion rings, cheese sticks, or Shrimp Croquettes, which the recipe is coming up next month.
 
This Sweet Chili Lime Sauce recipe is incredibly easy to make. It uses only 3 ingredients. When serving, finely chopped cilantro can be sprinkled on top, but it’s not necessary. It takes less than 5 minutes ⏳ to put this sauce together: add the three ingredients in a bowl, stir, and done!
 
With BBQ season 🔥 coming up, this Sweet Chili Lime Sauce is another condiment you should try. It’s uncomplicated and definitely very tasty! Enhance your dishes by serving this sauce alongside. It can also be used as a marinade…
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Here are several more Mexican inspired recipes for you to enjoy… 😀
Check out these other great BBQ & grilling recipes… 😀
Here are more delicious condiment for you to try… 😀
– Bourbon Maple Bacon Jam
– Garlic Herb Butter
– Russian Dressing
– Soubise Sauce
– Spicy Red Pepper Jelly
– Tempura Dipping Sauce (Tentsuyu)
– Pomegranate Molasses
– Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce
– Cocktail Onions
and for even more sauce recipes 🥣, click on this link… Recipe Category • Sauces & Marinades

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