Bounty Chocolate Bites

Once in a while I have that urge for something sweet, especially chocolate… c’mon I’m sure I’m not the only one. There’s always dark chocolate in the pantry for those urgent cravings. Other times though these cravings get sophisticated and from simple chocolate pieces they turn into bars. Who doesn’t like a nice sweet chocolate bar every now and then? It’s always a great treat to enjoy anytime.

With Halloween around the corner, this is the perfect excuse to try to make homemade chocolate bars. Last year I shared with you my Grandma’s Crunchie Bars recipe and this year I have another one for you… my Bounty Chocolate Bites! They taste virtually identical to the ones from the store. The difference is I use dark chocolate instead of milk but you can choose the kind you enjoy most plus there’s no added preservatives.

I’m sure you’ve had a Bounty Bar before but if not, it’s a delicious combination of coconut and chocolate. The only “trick” that I’ll give you is to use a mold for your “treats”…
Happy Halloween!

 

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Slow Cooker BBQ Sloppy Joes

Here I am sitting in front of my computer and thinking how long it will take me to write my blog because I have to be somewhere else soon. Yep “time” can be an issue in our modern society. Everything… well almost everything is on a timetable and has to be planned; we get up at a specific time just so we won’t be late for work. We have to pick up the kids at a certain time so they don’t miss their scheduled lessons/sports. When we get home, there’s little time left to cook, clean and do other chores around the house. Later on when we finally take the time to relax and watch our favorite program on TV, even that is set on a rigid agenda. I can go on and on about it but I don’t have enough time to do it…

Last month, David and I moved to our new place. We were fortunate to have 4 weeks to do so. Although it wasn’t a race to move out and move in, our time was still limited. We did eat out quite a few times but we were missing our home cooked meals. One recipe I haven’t made for a long time was my Slow Cooker BBQ Sloppy Joes and it was the perfect solution for our lack of time…

After finding it buried in one of those boxes and dusting it off – I don’t understand why I don’t use it more often – the slow cooker was ready to be used. With very little preparation, everything was in it, the timer was on and we went on with our moving. After a long day of cleaning, fixing, hanging, planning, etc., a nice meal was waiting for us.

If you don’t have enough time at the end of the day to cook a nice meal, here’s the perfect recipe for you. Now if you’ll excuse me, I really have to run…
Bon Appétit!

 

For ingredient amounts and much more, visit http://clubfoody.com/recipe/slow-cooker-bbq-sloppy-joes/

Powdered Sugar - Make it, Don't Buy it! - Tips & Tricks #13

 

Buying powdered sugar at the grocery store can be quite expensive. Here's a simple trick to make your own at home...

FOOTNOTE: Here are a couple of recipes you may want to use powdered sugar in;

• Tiramisu – click on the link… Tiramisu
• Lemon Meringue Pie – click on the link… Lemon Meringue Pie

To know all the tricks to make the Perfect Meringue every time, click on this link… Perfect Meringue

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Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe • Amazingly Flavorful! | Club Foody

Thanks to my parents and their background, I grew up eating all kinds of cheeses. We, French people, eat the most cheese in the world… it’s a love affair! I’ve always had a few different kinds of cheeses in my cheese drawer in the refrigerator; from soft to hard. I also have a couple in my freezer which I will explain later.
 
Ever since David and I have been together, he cannot believe how much cheese he has eaten. When we met, I told him about the nickname I was given by my friend Richard which is… Minnie Mouse. That nickname should have told him a lot about my cheese consumption… lol!
 
I love almost every kind of cheese and the blue ones are no exception! From mild to strong, I find their flavors so deep and decadent in different recipes, it makes the dish so luscious! There’s a condiment I like to make for different purposes and it is my Blue Cheese Dressing! I use it as a dressing for my Bacon Wedge Salad as well as a dip for my chicken wings or veggies.
 
As I mentioned in my intro, I store a couple kinds of cheese in my freezer. Why you ask? When a recipe like this Blue Cheese Dressing or my Blue Cheese Burgers calls for grated cheese or chopping it into small pieces, soft cheeses that are frozen are easier to handle and less messy. Grating or chopping is a breeze by using this simple little trick. You have the job done faster with less frustration! Click here to find out more about this kitchen trick… Secret for Better Grating Soft Cheeses/Butter.
 
This Blue Cheese Dressing is so quick and easy to make, it is almost a sin not making it at home! The freshness of the ingredients will enhance your dish and trust me, after trying this recipe, you won’t ever go back to store-bought again!
Bon Appétit!
 
Check out these other great sauce recipes…
– Mornay Sauce
– Iguana’s Mushroom Sauce
– Smoky Buffalo Wing Sauce
– Citrus Cranberry Sauce
– Classic Marinara Sauce
– Bolognese Sauce
and for even more dressing and salad recipes, click on this link… Recipe Category • Dressings & Salads

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Turkey (or Chicken) Pot Pie

Another Thanksgiving that went relatively well! I wasn’t overly stressed, nothing got burned, all the dishes got ready at the same time and everyone had a great time. When my last guest left, I was tired but happy… it was another successful night at our place!

Each year I buy a big turkey so we can have a lot of leftovers. I’m sure many of you don’t want that – just a couple of dinners and that’s it! The reason why I want leftovers is to make more recipes with them. Everything is already cooked so reusing the ingredients for other dishes makes the task easier and faster. In a way, I’m like most of you – after reheating the leftovers for a couple of nights, I’m ready to have something else. There’s a recipe I have to make each time “the big bird” is on the menu and it’s my Turkey Pot Pie!

Turkey Pot Pie is a simple dish with so many flavors. The “I don’t want to eat turkey again for dinner” turns into a “yum… can I have more, please”! This delicious recipe has great fresh ingredients such as vegetables, spices and herbs cooked in a beautiful creamy sauce. This is one of those recipes that elevates turkey leftovers to a whole new level. It can also be frozen to enjoy later.

I really love this recipe and have no problem looking forward to leftovers just so I can enjoy this yummy dish again! Don’t be afraid of that humongous pile of turkey meat… there’s a flavorful solution to use it all up!
Bon Appétit!

 

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Crab Artichoke Pepper Dip Recipe • Incredibly Flavorful! | Club Foody

When I was living in Toronto, there was one thing a few of my girlfriends and I loved to do. It was to go out for “tapas” and a couple cocktails/wine for Happy Hour on Wednesdays around the entertainment district and downtown core. Besides being very social, what I really liked about these little plates was to sample a few of them at the same time. Of course, we tried not to order the same things so we could have a wider range to try. That was fun!
 
Most appetizers are fun to share and calm your hunger until the main course. It also sets the tone for dinner. Every time I have a dinner party at my place, I can’t imagine not serving an appetizer to my guests. It somehow breaks the ice, brings people closer together and opens up conversation more easily. Once in a while, David and I like to share an appetizer during the mid-afternoon with a chilled glass of Chardonnay or Pinot Gris. Among our favorite appetizers there is Tuna Tataki with Avocado Slaw, Easy Baba Ghanoush, Asian Cucumber Salmon Rolls, Baked Goat Cheese with Almonds, Middle East Muhammara, and many more including this one… Crab Artichoke Pepper Dip.
 
Whatever the reasons are for serving an appetizer, the quicker and easier the better – after all you want to focus on the main course more than on your “appy”, right? On the other hand, you still want to serve something tasty and yummy. This Crab Artichoke Pepper Dip recipe is the perfect choice. From start to finish, this chip dip is ready to enjoy with either tortilla chips, bread or crackers.
 
The flavors are very Californian; crab, artichokes and roasted red pepper! Now when it comes to the peppers, roasting them at home is much better because you have control on the amount of sodium which makes them healthier. To see how it’s done, click on this link… How to Roast and Peel Peppers. I also like to make my own mayonnaise, it is much more flavorful. Here’s the link for this incredible Homemade Mayonnaise.
 
Next time you’re hesitant about what to serve your guests for an appetizer, don’t look any further and serve this delicious Crab Artichoke Pepper Dip. You’ll see how fast it disappears.
Bon Appétit!
 
Here are other incredibly delicious party food recipes for you to try…
– Sausalito Smoked Salmon Dip
– Italian-Style Bruschetta
– Jalapeño Bacon Cheese Dip
– Spicy Tropical Salsa
– Stuffed Dates with Gorgonzola
– Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
and for even more appetizer recipes, click on this link… Recipe Category • Appetizers

 

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Squash à la Canadienne

It’s another year and here’s another Canadian Thanksgiving and celebrations will take place this weekend with family and friends. Turkey is on the menu for most of us and all the goodies that come with it; mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing, Brussel sprouts and much more. One item that always figures on my Thanksgiving menu is squash! It is incredibly tasty and easy to make.

There are so many varieties to choose from when it comes to squash. Just to name a few, there’s butternut, zucchini, pumpkin, spaghetti and the one I like to use for my side dish on Thanksgiving dinner is acorn also known as pepper squash or Des Moines squash.

From the botanic standpoint, squash is technically a fruit but we like to treat it as a vegetable. Fruit or vegetable, this produce is very good. Its nutritional values have a pretty long list of health benefits such as vitamin A, C, E, B6 as well as minerals such as magnesium, manganese, potassium, calcium, iron and copper. Squash has important anti-inflammatory and antioxidant components and is a great immune system booster. Integrate squash more often into your diet by using them in salads, substitution for pasta, dessert and side dishes like this recipe in today’s video.

My Squash à la Canadienne is very easy to make and you can prep this side dish the day before or early in the morning. You can add some finely chopped bell peppers in it but David and I prefer it simple. This is a side dish that everyone will enjoy so be prepared to make a lot because it disappears fast!

 Bon Appétit & Happy Thanksgiving!

 

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