Papaya Smoothie Recipe • Tasty, Fresh & Healthy! | Club Foody

 

Back in the early 80s’, a lot of foreign produce arrived in North America 🌎 and were displayed on the shelves at the supermarkets. I’ve always been adventurous with food and each time I saw some produce I never tried before, it was just a matter of time before I grabbed it to give it a try…
 
As I was in my 20s’ back then, I started travelling a lot 🛫 and eventually ended up in Mexico… Puerto Vallarta to be more precise. Back then, the Marina and Hotel Zona near the Jalisco airport was just a big construction site. I went there with my boyfriend who actually proposed to me – I said “yes” but a year after, I terminated the relationship… he wasn’t the one!
 
Anyway, Carlo and I tried a lot of different produce while exploring downtown Puerto Vallarta and the Zona Romantica. That is when we discovered this incredible fruit! It was only 15 years later that I finally saw it at my local grocery store, bought it 🛒 and made this recipe… Papaya Smoothie!
 
I can’t say it’s entirely my creation because this is how we enjoyed it at the resort where Carlos and I stayed but not having the ingredients list, by recollection, I tried to reproduce what we both really liked to have almost every morning during our vacation.
 
When making the Papaya Smoothie, I use 1% milk but other times, I substitute almond milk… so good! Originally, I was using plain yogurt and some pure vanilla extract. Now, I simply use some of my favorite Vanilla Yogurt by Activia. Agave nectar is my preferred ingredient as it’s not as thick as honey 🍯 but nothing is stopping you from swapping them.
 
Let’s talk about papaya…
This fruit is very versatile because not only is it amazing in this beverage but also a great ingredient for cakes, muffins, breads 🍞, desserts such as in a fruit salad or turned it into a boat for breakfast with your favorite yogurt, fruits, nuts and oats. It makes a nice jam too!
 
Although incredible in sweet recipes, it’s great for savory as well. I think of a delicious Thai Salad called “Som Tam”, Crab & Papaya Spring Rolls (coming in 2024), Santula which is a mixed vegetable curry, Papaya Chutney for your Charcuterie Board, Chinese Papaya Soup, and the list goes on…
 
This fruit is underrated. To me, it’s a superfood 😍! It has high levels of Vitamin A, C and E, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, an energy booster, reduces the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, lower blood pressure and curbs hunger. It has fiber, potassium and is actually low in sugar.
 
Similar to Batida de Lechosa from the Dominican Republic, this Papaya Smoothie is incredibly refreshing and so healthy! It’s the perfect beverage to enjoy after fasting overnight. It’s quick to make ⏳ and a tasty way to enjoy this amazing fruit. Get your blender ready to make this fresh and delicious smoothie!
To your Health! 💚
 
Here are more tasty & refreshing smoothie recipes for you to try… 😀
– Tropical Sunshine Smoothie
– Tahini Mango Peanut Butter Smoothie
– Berry Fusion Smoothie
– Pomegranate Avocado Detox Smoothie
– Kiwi Raspberry Smoothie
– Watermelon Strawberry Smoothie
– Green Smoothie
and for even more breakfast and brunch recipes 🥞🍳🥓, click on this link… Recipe Category • Breakfast & Brunch

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Shish Tawook Recipe • Middle Eastern Chicken Kebabs! | Club Foody

 

Give me some nice weather and chances are pretty high that I’ll be firing up the BBQ 🔥! I love grilled food! It can be anything from rotisserie chicken, kebabs, ribs, shrimp 🍤, fish, poppers, pizzas 🍕, burgers 🍔, hot dogs, vegetables, fruits, etc.
 
When it comes to kebabs🍢, I have a wide variety of recipes like my famous Greek Ouzo Pork Kebabs published a few times in magazines, the classic BBQ Beef Shish Kebabs, Turkish Kebabs which are loaded with flavor, and so on including this featured one… Shish Tawook!
 
These kebabs are incredible 😍! Marinated from 8 to 24 hours in a gorgeous yogurt, garlic, lemony, seasoned sauce, the chicken pieces are so tender and juicy! These popular Middle East grilled chicken skewers are very flavorful! It’s another tasty way to enjoy kebabs…
 
Shish Tawook is an easy recipe. Although it’s from that part of the world, the ingredients are easy to find. There’s no “rare or exotic” seasoning going into this recipe. It takes a good 8 to 24 hours ⏰ to marinate the chicken cubes. When this is done, grilling takes 10 – 12 minutes at the most.
 
For the marinade, I use plain yogurt but it can be substituted with Balkan yogurt – the same substitution apply when making the yogurt sauce. You can always use Greek yogurt but keep in mind that it’s thicker. Either way, I serve the skewers with the yogurt sauce, the same one I use when making my Shawarma Chicken Kebabs, or Creamy Tahini Sauce… it all depends on how I feel that day.
 
In the video, you see me skewering the chicken pieces without any other ingredients. It’s because I like to serve them with a green salad and chopped vegetables 🥗 along with my Herb & Butter Rice. If you don’t serve it the same way I do, I highly recommend you add some onions 🧅, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, etc. on the skewers.
 
When I see some home cooks skewering meat tightly together, it doesn’t leave any room for the heat/flames 🔥 to get in between. The outside will be cooked but the meat touching each other will be undercooked. Always leave a little space in between to allow the meat to cook evenly.
 
Tender, juicy and very flavorful, these Shish Tawook are another delicious way to enjoy skewered chicken 🐓. This season, fire up your barbecue and grill these guys… they’re really worth a try! After making them, don’t be surprised if they become a family favorite…
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Check out these other great BBQ & grilling recipes… 😀
– North African Merguez
– Pacific Coast Salmon on the BBQ
– Tomates à la Provençale (Tomatoes Provencal)
– Caribbean Jerk BBQ Pork Chops
– Creole Shrimp & Andouille Skewers
– Tarragon Limoncello Halibut
– Italian Burgers with Tomato Slaw
and for even more BBQ recipes 🔥, click on this link… Recipe Category • BBQ & Grilling

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Bing Cherry Pie Recipe • The Best Ever! | Club Foody

 

So far, I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t have something they like a lot… it seems they can never get enough! David loves his Puffed Wheat Squares while me it’s Onion Chip Dip! We do share a few though like chicken wings, watermelon, guacamole, fig newtons cookies, and Bing cherries 🍒. We can finish a big bowl of these fruits in no time unless I make Canard aux Montmorency, Black Cherry Ice Cream, Cherries Jubilee, use some in my Black Forest Cake, or this featured one… Bing Cherry Pie!
 
If you like this fruit as much as we do then you’re in for a real treat 😉! This dessert is amazingly delicious! Not too sweet, not too tart, this pie is just perfect and even more so with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream…
 
We both don’t like the traditional “cherry pie” using those sour cherries. On the other hand, this Bing Cherry Pie is totally an OMG 😍! As you should know by now, I like to intensify flavors and this recipe is no exception! It’s all about the filling…
 
After prepping the cherries which takes some time ⏰, I combine the fruits with Cherry Brandy. It simply enhances the taste of them. If you don’t want to use Cherry brandy or Cherry liqueur, substitute my Cherry Simple Syrup…
 
When all the filling ingredients are combined, I use a slotted spoon and transfer them to a prepared pie shell – here’s my recipe for Foolproof Pie Dough. The liquid that’s left in the bowl, I pour into a small saucepan and simmer on medium for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens. This step will help to bond the filling together instead of having it too runny and thin…
 
A step that a few friends do but I don’t is to lightly sprinkle some granulated sugar on top of the pie before transferring it to the oven. I know it’s a dessert but I think there’s enough sweetness in this dessert recipe to add any more… Once again, add some if you want.
 
Dark, decadent and absolutely delicious, this Bing Cherry Pie 🥧 can’t be beat. Served à la mode (topped with ice cream), this is a sweet treat to enjoy this summer…
Bon Appétit!🍽
 
Check out these other scrumptious dessert recipes…😀
– Bumbleberry Pie
– Mango Purée with Mixed Berries and Cointreau
– Peach Cobbler
– Lemon Meringue Pie
– Apple Betty
– Fruit Salad
– Granita di Caffè Con Panna • Italian Coffee Granita
and for even more dessert recipes 🍩🍰🧁, click on this link… Recipe Category • Dessert

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Shrimp Sliders Recipe • Tasty & Original! | Club Foody

 

Burgers on the BBQ 🔥 are a must have during summer time! I love them and can’t imagine not having them at least once a month! Although grilling them on the “barbie” gives that incredible smoky flavor to burgers, they’re still amazing when grilled inside. Here’s a great recipe to make them indoors… my Shrimp Sliders!
 
These little guys are so tasty! With a nice balance of ingredients along with lovely seasonings, these Shrimp Sliders are a fantastic appetizer to make! They’re perfect when entertaining! Grilled nicely until golden, this is another way to enjoy shrimp… 🍤
 
After processing the shrimp and other ingredients in the food processor, the mixture will be minced and quite sticky. From there, it’s transferred to a bowl and then the other ½ pound of shrimp is added. It’s important to have them cut in very small pieces so it blends well into the mixture.
 
Another step that I want to highlight is the breadcrumbs. It’s easier to incorporate into the minced mixture by adding a ¼ cup at a time, stir well, add another ¼ cup, stir again before adding the last one. That way, the breadcrumbs are distributed evenly.
 
Before forming the patties, you’ll realize how sticky the mixture is. To have beautiful Shrimp Sliders, grease your hands with canola oil or any other flavorless oils. It will make the task easier to shape them and also faster… 😉
 
I like to make a quick spicy spread for them which is only two ingredients; mayo and sriracha! Simply mix these two together, cover and chill until ready to serve. It gives a slight spiciness and wraps everything up so nicely. To make mayo from scratch, click on this link… Homemade Mayonnaise
 
These flavorful Shrimp Sliders 🍔 are a fantastic appetizer to make anytime! With great ingredients and seasonings, they’re so delicious! Paired with a gorgeous spicy mayo sauce, it won’t be surprising if you can’t stop after having a couple…
Bon Appétit!🍽
 
Check out these other great BBQ & grilling recipes…🔥
– Chicken Gyros
– Lamb Kofta with Yogurt Sauce
– BBQ Beef Shish Kebabs
– Peri Peri Chicken
– Grilled Tuna Steaks
– Turkish Kebabs
– Greek Ouzo Pork Kebabs
and for even more burgers 🍔 recipes, click on this link… Recipe Category • BBQ & Grilling

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Greek Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe • Summer Side! | Club Foody

 

Summer is about backyard parties, picnics, and days at the beach ⛱! For these occasions, we like making certain foods like sandwiches 🥪, hummus, muffins, smoked sausages, charcuterie boards, snacks, granola bars, etc.
 
Salads 🥗 are another popular choice. I think of Israeli, Creamy Bacon Potato or Moroccan Potato Salad, Niçoise, Mixed Tomato, Chickpea Corn, and others as well as Pasta Salad! As most of you know, I love pasta and there are already a couple more of these salads here at CF like Mediterranean Chicken Pesto Pasta and this featured one… Greek Tuna Pasta Salad!
 
This colorful salad is loaded with deliciousness! With an assortment of fresh vegetables, feta cheese and a lovely dressing, this is the perfect summer salad! It’s easy to make and another amazing dish to add to your folder! This is one of my “summer time” go-to recipes…
 
After the noodles are cooked, cool to room temperature and you have your “mise en place” (means everything in place and ready to go), the rest is kiddy play! My tasty Greek Salad Dressing is something you can make ahead and you’ll see, it takes no time to put this healthy recipe together!
 
If not using the cooked pasta right away or, in this case, has to cool off, pour on some oil and gently toss. For this Greek Tuna Pasta Salad, I use grapeseed or any other flavorless oil to not compromise the flavor. Olive oil is good for regular pasta dishes.
 
Some people find raw onion 🧅 tastes overwhelming. To remedy this situation, soak the chopped onion in cold water for 30 minutes which will take away the bitterness. The other alternative is to use a milder onion like green onions or Vidalia.
 
Like most recipes, adjust it to your liking! All our lives (even before we met), David and I have never been big fans of “salt”. Yes, some salt 🧂 is okay but not a ton like I see in so many home cook recipes or chefs. If you’re wise and start doing some research, you’ll see how bad salt can be for your body. As you saw in the video, I don’t add any because feta cheese is already salty (yes even after rinsing it) so I’d rather use other spices even freshly ground black pepper to bring the flavors together… no extra salt needed!
 
When pouring in the Greek Salad Dressing, add a little at a time just enough to lightly coat the ingredients. Taste and adjust if needed, before adding a little more. Normally for 1 lb. of pasta, I use ½ cup of dressing. Same thing here… adjust to your liking!
 
This healthy 💚 Greek Tuna Pasta Salad is incredibly delicious! With gorgeous ingredients, this is a rainbow of yumminess! Bring summer to your plate by making this succulent pasta salad dish! After trying it, it wouldn’t surprise me that it will become your “go-to” recipe as well…
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Here are more incredible salad recipes for you to try… 😀
– Waldorf Salad
– Tabbouleh
– Pittsburg Steak Salad
– Salade Lyonnaise ~ Lyonnaise Salad
– Strawberry Salad
– Summer Creamy Coleslaw
and for even more salad recipes 🥗, click on this link… Recipe Category • Salads & Dressings

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Caribbean Jerk Rotisserie Chicken Recipe | Club Foody

 

Before the warmer months arrive, David and I try to choose the first few recipes we’ll be making on the barbecue 🔥! It’s really not obvious as we have so many amazing ones like Chipotle Stuffed Bronto Burgers, BBQ Beef Shish Kebabs, Grilled Marlin Steaks, Lamb Kofta with Yogurt Sauce, just to name a few…
 
When it comes to chicken 🐓, it’s still a hard choice. There’s Peri Peri Chicken, Chicken Boti Kebabs, Huli Huli Chicken, Beer Can Chicken, California Burgers, Gai Yang (Thai Grilled Chicken), Rotisserie Chicken… wait a second… Yeah, here’s another incredible one… my Caribbean Jerk Rotisserie Chicken!
 
This recipe is ridiculously simple! With only a few ingredients, this chicken is loaded with flavor from the Islands! With a gorgeous homemade rub along with a delicious sauce for basting, you definitely want to make it this summer 🌞. It takes about 1:15 to 1:30 hours to grill depending on the size, and here’s a really tasty chicken to enjoy!
 
To make this Caribbean Jerk Rotisserie Chicken, you need to make a couple ingredients first. There’s my Jamaican Jerk Seasoning that is used for the rub and then this incredible condiment… Caribbean BBQ Sauce which should be “a must” this summer. Both recipes are easy to make and you’ll have some left for further recipes.
 
Moist and flavorful, this Caribbean Jerk Rotisserie Chicken is absolutely delicious! It’s an easy recipe, perfect for summer! Served with potato salad, fries 🍟, or other side dish, this is a meal I’m sure you’ll enjoy…
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Check out these other amazing BBQ & grilling recipes… 🔥🤩
– Shawarma Chicken Kebabs
– Creole Shrimp & Andouille Skewers
– Tarragon Limoncello Halibut
– Italian Burgers with Tomato Slaw
– Chicken Chapli Kebab
– Grilled Fish Tacos
– Turkish Kebabs
and for even more chicken recipes 🐓, click on this link… Recipe Category • Poultry

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