Quiche Lorraine Recipe • Versatile and Delicious! | Club Foody

David and I entertain a lot. Not only do we have dinner parties at our place but also serve breakfast/brunch the day after – drinking and driving is not cool!
 
As Canadian Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, I’m sure you might end up having people staying over during this Holiday. Whatever the reason or the occasion, you will want to serve them something delicious but at the same time, quick and easy. Having said that, what about a dish you can actually serve for any meal with just a few adjustments. What? Really? Yes, it’s my Quiche Lorraine recipe!
 
What I like about this dish is that it can be served for either breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Quiche Lorraine is interchangeable for any course depending on how it’s being served therefore making it a favorite for many of us just like Frittatas and Omelets. Here are a few reasons why…
 
When it comes to having this in the morning or for brunch, it goes well with Roasted Potatoes, toast or croissants along with jam such as my Strawberry Jam with Orange Zest, or Black & Blue Jam as well as Citrus Marmalade. Another plus to Quiche Lorraine is you can prepare it the night before, just pop it in the oven the next morning and you’ll be ready to satisfy a bunch of hungry breakfast guests. When it comes to lunch or dinner, what is stopping you from serving this dish? With a little salad on the side, this is a beautiful light meal to savor.
 
David and I have this often and it is a healthy meal to enjoy whenever you like. There’s no specific rule in the culinary world that stops you from having this delicious meal in the morning! Always keep in mind that you can always prepare your Quiche Lorraine ahead of time and enjoy it later… now that is what I call convenient and versatile.
Bon Appétit!
 
Check out these other great breakfast/brunch recipes…
– Breakfast Sausage Muffin Cups
– Jalapeño Cheese Bagels
– Lemon Raspberry Muffins
– Coconut Waffles
– Soft Boiled Eggs
– Apple Cheese Soufflés
and for even more breakfast ideas, click on this link… Recipe Category • Breakfast & Brunch

 

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Chicken Française Recipe • Elevate your Chicken Dinner! | Club Foody

I’ve slowed down a little bit lately but years ago I used to go out to restaurants at least twice a week. That was my thing and probably still is… What I like is the whole experience which is to dress up, sit in a nice restaurant, have someone serve me, try something new and then go home without doing any dishes… now that’s an awesome night out to me!
 
With a few of my girlfriends from Toronto – six to be more precise, we all dressed up to the nines with our stilettos and our designer purses, jumped in a limo and went out to a very nice Italian restaurant located on Yonge Street. We had amazing food, great bottles of wine and just a fabulous time all together! There was a dish I tried that night that I never had before and the reason why I picked that one was because of the name… Chicken Française! Being the only French one in the group, I thought it would be the right dish to choose. I was surprised with the results but more so to have that in an Italian restaurant although it was one of the most upscale places in the city!
 
I never thought about duplicating this Chicken Française from that night until I had a dinner party at my place years later. It was good but not really an outstanding result! Of course none of my guests made any derogatory comments about it but deep inside, I knew it was just good… not excellent!
 
When David and I moved in together, I gave it another shot… Still, it wasn’t a “wow” factor! I’m not sure if it was my stubbornness or that I just wanted to prove to myself I could do it right but I made it again and again until I finally got it!
 
Although we all have an ego and love to receive compliments, I won’t accept all the rewards myself… David was the reason why this recipe turned from “it’s good enough” to “oh my God, that’s awesome!”. The problem I had with this recipe was adding too much chicken broth and not having enough “oomph”! Also, my spices were not proportional to the other ingredients. To make a long story short, the success of this recipe is due to my lovely husband! If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be able to share it with you today. Sometimes you need someone from the outside to see what it really needs on the inside… make sense?
 
This Chicken Française is a great recipe to have any night of the week and even on special occasions! It is crispy and absolutely delicious with a beautiful combination of mushrooms and lemon in a creamy sauce. Served with a side of pasta, this is quite an interesting recipe to enjoy! Next time you want to make a different chicken dish for your family and friends, this is the one to try…
Bon Appétit!
 
Here are more delicious chicken recipes for you to try…
– 3 Cheese Chicken Parmesan
– El Pollo Cinco de Mayo – Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken
– Southwest Chicken Thighs
– Indian Butter Chicken
– Quick & Easy Chicken Chop Suey
– Dakgangjeong – Sweet & Spicy Crispy Korean Chicken
– Hawaiian Chicken Curry
and for even more poultry recipes, click on this link… Recipe Category • Poultry

 

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Minestrone Soup Recipe • A Healthy Italian Classic! | Club Foody

The end of the summer is here! Perhaps you are the kind of person that starts feeling nostalgic about seeing the warm weather going away or perhaps you are the other kind who is happy to finally enjoy the cooler temperatures. Which camp am I in? Both… ! I hate seeing summer leaving us but on the other hand, I’m happy to see the fall season coming with its beautiful colors and the crisp air.
 
During the hot summer months, I feel lazy when it’s time to cook unless I do it very early in the morning or if we BBQ that day. With the cooler temperatures on our door step, I suddenly have immense energy to cook because I see all the fresh fall produce at my grocery store and my local farmers market shelves… love it! At home, we also have a small garden that we grow herbs along with tomatoes – if our outdoor patio was bigger, we would have more space to grow more produce.
 
One recipe I make every year is my Minestrone Soup. It’s not because it’s my recipe (yes it is… don’t kid yourself Frankie) but boy when my friends and family have it, they go “nuts” about it! It is packed with super fresh ingredients and you can enjoy it all year round because it’s freezable. There’s a little prep involved but isn’t it worth it to feed your family amazing healthy food for months to come? There are other soup recipes I also make during this time of year such as my Creamy Tomato Basil Soup, Corn Chowder, Broccoli Cheddar Soup and Carrot Soup with Mashed Potatoes.
 
Originally from Italy, this soup has great flavor! With a beautiful mix of legumes along with fresh produce and fresh herbs, this Minestrone Soup is packed with healthy goodness that you and your family will love.
Bon Appétit!
 
Check out these other delicious soup recipes…
– West Coast Smoked Salmon Chowder
– Turkey Noodle Soup
– Udon Noodle Soup
– Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup
– Wonton Soup
– French Onion Soup Gratinée
and for even more soup and chowder recipes, click on this link… Recipe Category • Soups

 

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Jalapeño Cheese Bagels

My first taste of a bagel was when I was going to the University of Québec in Montréal back in the 80s’. I discovered a cute little eatery nearby making sandwiches. That place was tiny with just a couple of tables. It was more a take-out joint than anything else. It was very busy from morning to mid-afternoon because their sandwiches were original. Now let’s not forget that I’m talking over 30 years ago. Back then a sandwich was 2 slices of white bread… I know, very boring! People just started to elevate that typical lunch item to a higher level with tortillas and croissants.

My favorite lunch item at the eatery was a bagel with cream cheese and lox… oh my! From there I started buying bagels and eating them for breakfast as well. One day I came across one of the oldest bagel bakeries located on Fairmount which is still open after over 60 years. If you ever go visit Montréal, I highly suggest stopping by the bakery… you won’t regret it! Anyway, the moral of all this is I’ve been eating bagels in many flavors and loving them all!

A few years ago, David and I went on another West Coast road trip and in the middle of nowhere, we decided to stop at a small café for breakfast. To our surprise, on their black board menu hanging on the wall behind the counter, there was “jalapeño cheddar bagels” served with cream cheese. Curious and hungry all at the same time, we ordered one each. They were good but “oh boy” were they spicy! We don’t mind spicy and hot but first thing in the morning it was a little too much! There was our first and last experience of jalapeño cheddar bagel until 3 years ago…

Living so close to the Canadian/American border, we shop quite often in the states. One morning while shopping in Bellingham, Washington, we saw those jalapeño cheddar bagels again and decided to give them a second chance to redeem themselves. Nope, they failed once again by being way too “hot”. We both agreed to just forget about them…

By accident, last year we bought a jar of pickled jalapeños while there was already another unopened one in the pantry plus half of another jar in the fridge. Yes I know they’re pickled but when they sit too long, they start turning brown… not really an appetizing color! This is when the light bulbs went off and I decided to try making homemade jalapeño bagels. My first attempt was bang-on! They were not overly spicy and still had some kick to them! According to the kitchen approval supervisor, David loved them!

I love making bagels anywhere from plain to sweet and… spicy! If you want, you can omit the jalapeño peppers and just keep the cheese but why would you? This is what the recipe is all about… Next time you want to use up your pickled jalapeños (they are less “warm” than the fresh ones… that’s the reason why I use them for this recipe), try this and put a little spice in your life!
Bon Appétit!

 

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Mediterranean Eggplant Casserole Recipe • Awesome Dish! | Club Foody

There’s a quote that says “curiosity killed the cat”… I’d say that the cat died from a vibrant life!
 
I’m a curious person. I’m curious about almost everything. I’m curious about where people are from, their culture, interests and so on. I’m curious about learning new things everyday… When I go to bed and learned something new that day then it was a good day!
 
I’m also extremely curious about food – I’m sure you already figured that out… lol – and especially the ones I never tried before. My ultimate dinner date is to go to a place where I have no clue about their food (sadly the list is getting smaller and smaller) and try dishes for the first time. Now to me that’s fun!
 
There was a “fruit” that I never had when I grew up and it is eggplant also called “aubergine” in French. If you wonder why I put the word “fruit” in brackets, it’s because eggplants are the same as tomatoes. They are botanically a fruit but we treat them as a vegetable – botany class 101… lol!
 
My first encounter with this “fruity-veggie” was in my early 20s’. I had Moussaka a few times at Greek restaurants but it never really turned my crank if you know what I mean… Years ago, I thought that if I tried to cook with eggplants I might like it but somehow never really developed a taste for it or perhaps never really created the right recipe for it. Sadly eggplants weren’t my thing until one day…
 
When living in Toronto, I went to a Persian restaurant and by curiosity I tried one of their dishes called Baba Ghanoush. My reaction was “Oh My!” and that was it! I had to try to cook with eggplants again! Although in today’s episode I won’t feature my Baba Ghanoush recipe, I actually have another one that uses eggplants and I have to say… mmmmm, it’s very yummy! It’s my Mediterranean Eggplant Casserole! The combination of nutty flavor with cheeses, spices, meat, cream and more, makes this recipe the Ultimate Comfort Food!
 
Yes it takes a while to make and has a few steps to it but there’s a moment in life when spending extra time is so worth it! This is the case for this Mediterranean Eggplant Casserole recipe. I don’t mind starting the process around 4ish in the afternoon to enjoy this scrumptious meal around 6ish!
 
If the time is well planned while the eggplants are sitting for 30 minutes, you start cooking the beef mixture then drain it in the colander. You go back to the eggplants, pat them dry, prep them and put them in the oven while continuing with the beef mixture back to the skillet, prepping the panko & cheese mixture. After removing the eggplant slices from the heat, you start the cream sauce and while it’s cooking, you start to assemble. I would say than less than 1 1/2 hours and you have your Mediterranean eggplant casserole done! Deep breath… that’s all I have to say!
 
Awesome Mediterranean Eggplant Casserole recipe, amazing flavors and by the time you sit at the dining table, each bite will make you want more… that’s guaranteed! I’m glad that my “curiosity” drew me back to try a dish with eggplants again… I’m a happy kitten!
Bon Appétit!
 
Here are some similar recipes for you to enjoy…
– Turkey Tetrazzini
– Frankie’s Macaroni Casserole
– Chicken in Creamy Jalapeño Cheese Sauce
– Hungarian Beef Goulash
– Chicken Stuffed Crêpes with Poblano Sauce
– Beef Stroganoff
and for more amazing beef recipes, click on this link… Recipe Category • Beef

 

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Crab Louie Salad Recipe • A West Coast Classic! | Club Foody

Since I moved to Vancouver, I’ve been travelling a lot with David. We’ve gone on many road trips together along the Pacific coast and enjoyed the spectacular scenery! One of my favorite spots is driving along the Oregon coast… Oh my! It is almost supernatural with its big rocks standing in the water with a slight haze surrounding them. We’ve taken extraordinary photos from sunrises to sunsets and each has a mystical flare to the picture.
 
The cool thing that David and I love to do is to experiment with new dishes – he’s finally more adventurous in that department… yippee! and even more so when we travel. There is a dish that we’ve never had before and we were quite impressed with. It is a Crab Louie Salad! I’m not sure if we tried it the first time in Oregon or California but it sure had an impact on us.
 
As soon as we came back from our trip (can’t remember which one it was), I made my own version of a Thousand Island dressing and assembled the ingredients for the Crab Louie Salad. Throughout the years, I added ingredients by replacing others to the point that now we love it just the way it is. I do add avocado but if you are not sure how to handle this fruit, click here… How to Prep an Avocado
 
My version of a Crab Louie Salad is a good place to start and you can easily change some of my ingredients with your favorite ones. I love to combine crab and prawns but you can either keep one of them or for a vegan/vegetarian version omit both seafood. I personally don’t serve this type of salad as an appetizer but more as my main course. It is packed with yumminess and when you eat this salad, trust me you feel goooood! Next time you want to have just a salad for dinner, don’t look any further… this is the one unless you have a Julienne or Cobb salad!
Bon Appétit!
 
Check out these other great healthy recipes…
– Energy Berry Bites
– Vegetable Medley
– Chilled Avocado Soup
– Red Snapper en Papillote
– Squash à la Canadienne
– Berry Fusion Smoothie
and for even more salad and dressing recipes, click on this link… Recipe Category • Salad & Dressings

 

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Poaching Prawns/Shrimp - How To - Tips & Tricks #14

When cooked shrimp or prawns are required in a recipe, sautéing them is not always the right thing to do. Poaching is another cooking method and a great way to enjoy them. Here’s the way I do it!

Frankie's Macaroni Casserole Recipe • Great Comfort Food! | Club Foody

I have to tell you something… I’ve been having a threesome for years…! First, I had a serious love affair as a child and eventually it developed into my culinary threesome…
 
Cheese, pasta and I have been together for a very long time! I’ve always been crazy about cheese for as long as I can remember although I’ve tried to break up with it many times… Somehow, each and every time we get back together no matter what. When Mom was making pasta for dinner, I was so happy and later on as a young adult, my favorite thing to cook was pasta dishes with cheese. This love triangle has been there for decades and although I enjoy all kinds of cuisine, pasta night still has a special place in my heart…
 
I knew very little about cooking when I first moved out on my own. Besides pasta dishes, Shepherd’s Pie, Beef Bourguignon and Meatloaf were my main recipes. Interestingly enough, I didn’t have any desire to cook as a child or a teenager. I wanted to be out and about, play sports and read books… funny how things can change. Therefore because of my lack of interest in the kitchen department, my mother never really forced the issue. Unfortunately, at some point, a girl has to eat and either by desperation or necessity, I had to learn how to cook.
 
I surprised myself on how much I actually enjoyed making dishes and from then on, food, nutrition and cooking became a part of my life. I slowly started making my own recipes and although most were not successful on the first attempt, I kept cooking until they were just right – I guess that’s my stubbornness being an Aries… lol! That is when I came up with my Frankie’s Macaroni Casserole!
 
This macaroni casserole is the perfect example of creating a recipe and learning from it. It’s one of my favorite comfort foods and it definitely delivers! There’s nothing fancy about this dish and it will never make it to a formal dinner party but boy is it ever good!!! Yes, guilty as charged, I place processed cheese on top and I cannot replace it with any another kind! This is not the kind of cheese I use in my recipes but there are times, like this one, that this is THE cheese to have – I also use this cheese when I’m craving “grilled cheese sandwiches”… yeah baby!
 
Anyway, so with (definitely with) or without cheese, this is the perfect recipe to have around this fall. It is a pretty huge macaroni casserole but the great advantage of this is you just have to reheat the leftovers and honestly, it tastes even better the day after – a delicious culinary love triangle!
Bon Appétit!
 
Check out these other tasty pasta dish recipes…
– Zucchini Pork Penne
– Meat Manicotti
– Lady Athena’s Rockin’ Crab Shell Pasta
– Spicy Sausage Penne all’Arrabbiata
– Ultimate 8 Cheese Vegetable Lasagna
– Potato Gnocchi
and for even more pasta and pizza recipes, click on this link… Recipe Category • Pasta & Pizza

 

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Poached Pears with Caramel Sauce

Each season has its jewels when it comes to produce. Obviously the most popular one is summer with the abundance of fruits and vegetables! The farmers’ market stands are overloaded with produce. I’m not completely certain but I’m pretty sure that summer is the time of year when people buy the most produce…

Another season that brings a wide variety of fresh produce is autumn! The harvest from September to November brings a different kind of healthy produce. The wide variety of vegetables is anything from squash, beets, cabbage, rutabagas, Brussels sprouts to sweet potatoes – and let’s not forget its fruits with cranberries, passion fruit, apples, guava, pomegranates and pears just to name a few. It is just another beautiful rainbow of yumminess!

Now having said that, having people over is fun! You have your friends and family over for dinner and you really want to spoil them with a scrumptious meal and yummy side dish. Of course you served them a nice appetizer, picked the right wine to go along with your menu, played the perfect music in the background and even went an extra mile to get nice flowers to decorate your home… to make the ambiance cozy! Now here’s the final delicious touch… dessert! As I mentioned in the beginning of this video, baked goods are a lip-smacking choice, no doubt about it but sometimes it is better to opt for something different…

Pears are a delicious “late season” fruit, packed with vitamins, fiber, potassium and much more! I love pears as a mid-afternoon snack as well as a dessert. One of my favorite ways to prepare them is as Poached Pears topped with my homemade Salted Caramel Sauce . It takes no time to make… well as long as you’ve already made the caramel sauce ahead of time… and everyone… I mean everyone loves it!

Baked goods are yummy without a doubt but when these sexy shaped fruits are in season, why not serve them for dessert to your guests! There’s no other way to end a perfect dinner but with a flavorful dessert and this is a “classic” that shouldn’t be missed next time you’re entertaining!
Bon Appétit!

P.S. As I was making this video, I had half a can of sweetened condensed milk from a previous recipe and I didn’t want it to go to waste so what I did was to mix an equal amount of condensed milk with my Salted Caramel Sauce and the results were fabulous! Now there’s another way to top your poached pears…

 

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