Cheddar Biscuits Recipe • A Great Southern USA Staple! | Club Foody

Today is Mardi Gras and the recipe I'm about to share with you is a popular staple in the southern United States... biscuits but not just any kind... Cheddar Biscuits! 

I'm sure you're been to the famous seafood restaurant chain called Red Lobster. It was one of my favorite "chain restaurants" back in the late 80s'. As soon as you sat at the table, they would bring you a basket of warm biscuits. Oh my! I loved them! I'm not sure if my taste buds changed or the quality of the food did but I eventually stopped going there.

 
During the Holidays, I decided to make Southern Gravy for breakfast. As much as it is absolutely delicious, this breakfast is quite heavy and we only have it twice a year at the most. Anyway, today is not about the gravy but the biscuits. So I baked some delicious warm Cheddar Biscuits to go with our breakfast. OMG! It was so delish!
 
Here’s a great kitchen tips that I share in the video. I freeze my butter and then grate it. It makes it easier to incorporate in the dry ingredients and makes the biscuit flakier. To view it, click on this link… Secret for Better Grating Soft Cheeses/Butter.
 
Although they love their biscuits and gravy in the southern part of the United States, these biscuits can be served along with most any main course. They taste amazing plus they are not as heavy as most people think. They are very easy to make and if you enjoyed them at Red Lobster, you will definitely love these. Could I have called them a copycat of theirs? I’m not sure but I know these Cheddar Biscuits taste pretty incredible! It’s up to you to give them a try and make your own judgment.
Bon Appétit!
 
Check out these other tasty bread recipes…
– Indian Naan Bread
– Dinner Rolls
– Popovers
– French Baguettes
– Tomato Rosemary Focaccia
– Mediterranean Olive Bread
and for even more bread recipes, click on this link… Recipe Category • Bread
 

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Stuffed Baguettes

There are many meals we grew up with that we continue enjoying as adults. We also like to share these meals with our partners, kids and friends. This is like sharing a special part of us with loved ones and often this is how “new” traditions start!

There are also meals that we could’ve had just a couple times as a youngster and they had an impact on us. Perhaps your mother or father forgot all about, but you still remember it like it was a meal served often. This happened to me with my mother…

I remember a particular dish that she made just a couple of times and it was delish! It wasn’t anything fancy but it was “yummy in my tummy”! I asked her about this dish and after a few “I don’t’ remember!” – “Are you sure I made it?” – “When did I make it?” – I finally got an ‘OH YEAH, I remember now…!”. What a relief it was because I thought for a second that it could’ve been my imagination! But even my imagination couldn’t come up with something so simple with so many flavors at such a young age.

After my mother dug into her recipe notes – that’s a scary place to go… there’s no binder, just a couple of note books plus a stack of yellowish paper with her hand writing and somehow she can find her way through this mess…oh my! – she finally found it! This piece of paper had an “unidentified” stain on it but there it was that simple dish she made over 40 years ago that I still recall clearly… well clear enough anyway.

So after she gave me the recipe, I made it but after all these years of experimenting with new spices and flavors, this dish was slightly disappointing! As you guys should know me by now, I recreated this recipe to meet my “adulthood standard” (is it such a thing?) and today I’m proud to share with you a simple recipe that delivers deliciously! This is a great dish for either lunch or dinner with a nice salad on the side.
Bon Appétit!

 

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Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Buns Recipe • Tasty Snack Anytime! | Club Foody

There are certain recipes that you know just from the title that they will taste awesome! Sometimes you have to scroll down to see the list of ingredients to confirm that it will be something amazing. I think today’s title speaks for itself! Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Buns… yum!
 
Who doesn’t like cinnamon buns? I’m sure there is someone out there who doesn’t like them but in general, these little spiral cinnamon buns are pretty tasty for most of us! On the calorie side, they’re very dangerous… lol! What makes them taste even better is the cream cheese icing. I have to say that these Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Buns are sinfully delicious!
 
Most of you will go buy them from the bakery or enjoy one at Cinnabon®. Actually you don’t have to buy them anymore. Making a cinnamon bun recipe is actually pretty easy especially if you have a bread machine at home. For those of you who don’t own a bread machine, these ooey-gooey cinnamon buns are still super easy especially if you own a stand mixer. Now for those of you who don’t own either one, put it on your Christmas list… it’s something every household should own and it makes life a lot easier!
 
In this video I could’ve shown you how to make them without a stand mixer but I didn’t because I felt lazy – it happens once in a while! Whichever method you choose, making cinnamon buns is really not that difficult. Mix, let the dough rise a couple of times and that’s about it. Many of you may think it’s hard to make cinnamon buns, it is, in fact, a super-easy recipe. If you have little ones at home, this is a great recipe they can participate in.
Bon Appétit!
 
Check out these delicious breakfast and brunch recipes…
– Marbled Chocolate Pecan Banana Bread
– Soufflé Mexican Omelet
– Panettone
– Breakfast Sausage Muffin Cups
– Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
– Jalapeño Cheese Bagels
and for even more snack recipes, click on this link… Recipe Category • Snacks 

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Potato Gnocchi Recipe • Delicious Italian Dumplings! | Club Foody

Wasting food is not in my vocabulary. I set a priority to use up all the ingredients and leftovers in my refrigerator by making new and old recipes. Does that come from my catholic background and the way I was raised? Probably... but I'm pretty sure that the cost of living is the main reason for my "no-waste food" attitude. 

Although I make an effort to not throw any food out, sometimes I have to. One food item I never really gave much thought to until I started working as a food/recipe analyst for an American cooking website was mashed potato leftovers. Yes, I have made some potato pancakes from the leftovers in the past which were very good and I should eventually share them with you, but besides that, I never made anything from them.

 
I had a ton of leftovers from my Mixed Mashed Potato recipe and I didn’t want to waste any but didn’t want to eat potato pancakes for breakfast the entire week either. That is when the idea of making Potato Gnocchi came about! These little potato pillows are tender and tasty!
 
In the video I’ll also show you a sauce that goes very well with this Potato Gnocchi recipe. Sometimes though, I like to use different sauces of mine which are my Classic Marinara Sauce, my Bolognese Sauce or my Pasta Sauce. It all depends how I feel that day…
 
This easy recipe turns your leftover potatoes into a delicious meal that everyone will enjoy! Of course this Potato Gnocchi recipe is made with another recipe so if you want the full experience, I recommend you try my Mixed Mashed Potato recipe.
Bon Appétit!
 
Here are other incredible classic Italian recipes for you to try…
– Veal Ossobuco
– Mushroom Risotto
– Tiramisu
– Panettone
– Classic Marinara Sauce
– Orzo alla Milanese
and for even more pasta and pizza recipes, click on this link… Recipe Category • Pasta & Pizza

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Chocolate Lava Cake with Caramel Recipe • Yummy Dessert! | Club Foody

Chocolate Lava Cake with Caramel Sauce

Love is in the air and it has a date... February 14th for most of us! Restaurants will be busy from lunch to closing time. When there's a special event like this one and places are packed, many prefer to either celebrate a few days before or a few days later. 

As I mentioned in my Hawaiian Ham Bacon Pizza blog, David and I started dating on February 9th so because Valentine’s Day is so close to our anniversary, we’ve decided to combine those two together and “kiss” (not hit) two birds at the same time! WHAT? That’s cute! It’s Valentines’ after all… lol!

 
If you prefer to keep things on a more intimate/privacy level, you’ll probably make a nice dinner at home with candle lights, a nice bottle of wine and perhaps a box of chocolate OR you can make an amazing dessert that takes no time to make and the results are phenomenal! You want to go an extra mile to please your sweetie, right?
 
In this episode, I’ll share with you how to make my Chocolate Lava Cake with… Caramel! That’s right! The combination of chocolate and caramel makes everyone go “mmm!” It’s a match made in heaven! Your only concern is to make sure that your loved one has a sweet tooth as well and the rest is a piece of cake… literally!
 
Although it is super cute to serve this Chocolate Lava Cake to your babe, this elegant dessert can be a hit for any special occasion! It requires about 30 minutes of your time and it’s ready! When hosting a dinner, after pouring the chocolate batter into the ramekins, you can transfer them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake them.
 
In this featured recipe, I use my Salted Caramel Sauce. It is so easy to make and much more flavorful than the ones from the store. Also when dealing with sticky ingredients, here’s a fun kitchen trick to use… Measuring Honey, Syrup or Molasses without Sticking.
 
Either for your special someone or for a group of people, this Chocolate Lava Cake with Caramel is so scrumptious you can use it to your advantage… there’s nothing wrong with that, is there?
Bon Appétit!
 
Check out these other scrumptious chocolate dessert recipes…
– Chocolate Mint Nanaimo Bars
– Chocolate Éclairs
– Spicy Holiday Chocolate Bark
– Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
– Chocolate Raspberry Cake with a Mirror Glaze
– Silk & Satin Chocolate Pie
and for even more dessert recipes, click on this link… Recipe Category • Dessert

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Hawai`ian Ham Bacon Pizza

Overall I’m a pretty positive person. I don’t feel down that often but I can be nostalgic especially when I think about Hawai`i. I wish I was living there a few months a year. The Hawai`ian scenery is so breath taking and the people are just beautiful! There’s an incredible energy you get as soon as you get there.

Although we’ll go back soon, I couldn’t take my mind off Hawai`i so I’ve decided to create a dish that commemorates it but just before making it, I made a big “foody” discovery…

Did you know that there’s such a thing as National Pizza Day? Yeah… how cool is that! But it’s even more hip the fact that it falls on February 9th. You probably thinking “okay, so?” but this particular date has a strong meaning for me. First this is my brother Daniel’s birthday. He’s older than me of 8 years…. Fine okay, I’m the oldest one! Another reason why this day is so special to me is it’s the day when David and I started dating. Also, this video recipe is Episode 100! Wow 100 recipes already and much more to come! Now with this discovery, it basically put the cherry on top of the sundae or the cheese on top of the pizza… which ever one you prefer.

So taking all of these together (brother, partner, pizza, Hawai`i, ham & bacon, National Pizza Day, and the fact that this is the 100th Club Foody recipe), this pie is very special on my menu.
Bon Appétit and Happy Pizza Day!

 

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Prawn Saganaki Recipe • A Fabulous Greek Classic! | Club Foody

A few years ago, I was approached by an American cooking website to be a food-recipe analyst. I accepted the position with enthusiasm and while I no longer work with them, it was a great experience. It was an opportunity for me to try something different. Once, I received a box filled with jarred sauce, seasonings and other food items along with recipes to try. Once recipe in particular that intrigued me was Prawn Saganaki and sure enough, it was delicious!

After, I made it several times it became a regular item on our menu. Although there were no preservatives in the jarred sauce, I had a problem with it… I had to buy the jar every time I wanted to make it and it wasn’t cheap! The solution was to make my own sauce recipe!
 
Prawn Saganaki is a staple dish in Greece and it is a popular appetizer they like to serve. I prefer to enjoy it as a main course. It is light, amazingly flavorful, easy to make and served with crusty bread, this meal is very satisfying! You won’t feel “stuffed” after eating it – you’ll feel just right! Talking about bread, here is an amazing homemade baguette recipe that you have to try… my French Baguettes or this incredible Mediterranean Olive Bread!
 
This Prawn Saganaki is one of my favorite summer recipes although I make it all year round. I like to sip a nice crisp Sauvignon Blanc with it and truly savor every bite…!
Bon Appétit!
 
Check out these other amazing seafood recipes…
– Creole Shrimp & Andouille Skewers
– Sautéed Scallops with Beurre Blanc
– Spanish Paella
– Crab Artichoke Pepper Dip
– Shrimp Maque Choux
– Seafood Pizza
and for even more seafood and fish recipes, click on this link… Recipe Category • Seafood & Fish 

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Six Layer Chip Dip Recipe • The Perfect Tex-Mex Party Food! | Club Foody

In exactly 3 days, all the Super Bowl fans will be glued to their TV screens as this is a very big event in North America. Many of us will be gathering together with friends and family either at home, a bar or at a tailgate party. If you end up at a bar with your buddies, there are no worries about what food to make that day… just open the menu and order! For the rest of us who will probably be entertaining, we have to figure out what to make.
 
If you really want to be cute and fancy, you can make hors d’oeuvres and canapés but here’s a little tip… guys don’t care much about them especially during a sporting event. What they want is FOOD, more specifically finger food, greasy food and messy food – food that guys enjoy at the ball park… that type of food like Chicken Wings, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Cheese Sticks, Pizza, etc.
 
Now for us females, we don’t totally enjoy that type of food so to create some sort of compromise, here’s a dish that both guys and gals should enjoy… Six Layer Chip Dip! It falls into both the finger and messy food category.
 
This recipe is quick and easy to put together. I like to use my own Taco Seasoning as well as David’s amazing Guacamole. Both homemade recipes are bold in flavor which makes this Six Layer Chip Dip even tastier. I like to serve it with tortilla chips which are the perfect food vessel for this dip.
 
This appetizer will score a touchdown at your next Super Bowl party or any other occasion! You’ll love the combination of fresh ingredients in this wonderful Six Layer Chip Dip!
Bon Appétit!
 
Check out these other party food recipes…
– Sausalito Smoked Salmon Dip
– Texas Caviar
– Baked Chicken Wings/Drumettes
– Jalapeño Bacon Cheese Dip
– Oven Baked Chicken Fingers
– Pumpernickel Spinach Dip
– Zucchini Sticks
and for even more appetizer recipes, click on this link… Recipe Category • Appetizers

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