Classic Guacamole Recipe • A Mexican Favorite! | Club Foody

 

I’ve been impressed with Mexican cuisine since my first trip down there way back in the late 80s. I went to Puerto Vallarta with my boyfriend Carlo and came back engaged 💍… well not for too long! A year later, I broke up with him… he wasn’t the one!
 
Anyway, during that trip, I discovered so many amazing dishes 😍. One I couldn’t get enough of was that avocado-based dip that our hotel was serving us along with tortilla chips during “happy hour”. When I got home, I was looking for these fruits to replicate it. Alas, back then, our Canadian grocery stores weren’t selling them.
 
Soon after we returned home though, I heard of Chi-Chi’s Mexican restaurants opening up in different locations. It didn’t take me long before I visited one of them while staying over at my friends in Toronto! When I saw the avocado dip 🥑 on the menu, you bet I ordered it!
 
It took years before I saw them in grocery stores. Of course, I grabbed a few and finally made my Classic Guacamole! This recipe is pretty straightforward. Mash the avocadoes, add lime juice, diced tomatoes 🍅, red onions, garlic, cilantro plus seasonings… done!
 
This Classic Guacamole differs slightly from my husband’s Creamy Spicy Guacamole recipe. His has sour cream in it… mine is dairy free! Besides enjoying it as a dip, both recipes are very versatile and go well with different applications. They can be used for Carne Asada Fries or Avocado Sweet Pea Toast, as a topping for California or Mexican Burgers, spread on bagels 🥯 in lieu of cream cheese, when making Six Layer Chip Dip, etc.
 
As it sits longer, the color of the guac will start turning brown. Although not visually appealing, it’s completely safe to eat 🍴. It’s the enzymes from the fruit getting oxidized in contact with the air. Give it a good stir and enjoy it! The most important thing is to store it in the fridge and it’s good for up to 3 days.
 
Quick and easy to make, it’s a must have! This Classic Guacamole can be used as a dip, a garnish for burgers and sandwiches 🥪, a side for nachos, or for many Mexican dishes. It’s another tasty way to enjoy this fabulous fruit.
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Here are several more Mexican inspired recipes for you to enjoy… 😀
– Spicy Beef Nacho Supreme
– Chicken Tortilla Soup
– Chicken Stuffed Crêpes with Poblano Sauce
– Pulled Pork Enchiladas
– Caesar Salad
– Paloma Cocktail
– Mexican Tostadas
and for even more Mexican recipes 🌯, click on this link… Recipe Category • Mexican Cuisine

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Flapper Pie Recipe • A Canadian Prairie Delight! | Club Foody

 

Without being presumptuous, I think of myself as a gourmet… a food connoisseur if you prefer. Since my childhood 👧, I’ve always been curious to try new dishes, ingredients, and seasonings. With age, this culinary eagerness kept intensifying. I want to taste and experience as much as I can before kicking the bucket!
 
Although my repertoire is quite vast, there are still thousands of dishes and recipes that I never tasted or tried. I think it would take 2… perhaps 3 lifetimes to experience them all. When it comes to Canadian foods 🍁, there aren’t many I haven’t tried and still, I’m discovering many others.
 
Growing up in Québec, there was a lot of recipes that I’ve never heard of from the west side of the country. One day, David suggested I try making a Flapper Pie! A what? – I asked! At first, I thought he said “flipper” pie. There was no way I was going to cook one of my favorite mammals 🐬…
 
Also known as the “forgotten Prairie pie”, this dessert consists of a lovely vanilla pudding sitting in a graham cracker crust and then topped with a delicious meringue. It’s garnished with some reserved graham cracker crust mixture. It’s simple and yet tasty 😋!
 
To me, this Flapper Pie is the ideal summer dessert! There’s no need to bake the crust, it takes 5 minutes ⏳ at the most to make the custard and after the pie is assembled, it’s baked for 10 minutes in the oven or until the meringue turns golden brown.
 
I’m not sure how the other recipes are but there’s a little trick for the meringue to sit nicely over the pudding and it’s by sprinkling some cornstarch over the custard. It helps to absorb some moisture and make the meringue stick to the filling. I do the same when I make my Lemon Meringue Pie.
 
The crust-filling-topping combination is perfect and easy to make 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳. The only thing that can go wrong is the meringue. Make sure it’s not raining outside or humid. To bring the odds in your favor, add cream of tartar to your whites before adding sugar…
 
After the pie is baked and cooled at room temperature for one hour, transfer to the fridge, uncovered, for 3 hours ⏰ before serving. It’s best eaten the day it’s made but if there are leftovers, cover loosely with foil for up to one day.
 
To highlight Canada Day next week, this Flapper Pie fits the bill! It’s light, easy to make and so scrumptious… a great summer recipe to enjoy! With very little cooking involved, this classic Canadian prairie 🍁 recipe is certainly one to make soon…
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Check out these other scrumptious pie recipes… 😀
– Coconut Cream Pie
– Bumbleberry Pie
– Key Lime Pie
– Tarte au Sucre – Sugar Pie
– Apple Cheese Pie
– Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
– Pumpkin Pie
and for even more Canadian recipes 🍁, click on this link… Recipe Category • International

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Elotes • Grilled Mexican Street Corn Recipe | Club Foody

 

Since my first visit to Mexico back in 1988, I’ve always liked its food! Immensely flavorful, Mexican cuisine has been one of my top 5. When David and I started going down there yearly, we discovered so many incredible dishes that we fell in love 💖 with and added to our repertoire.
 
A couple years ago, while vacationing in Puerto Vallarta, my husband and I tried a popular street food. After our first bite, these ruined us forever and now, we’re corn on the cob snobs 🌽! I’m talking about Elotes • Grilled Mexican Street Corn.
 
First, the cobs are grilled on the barbecue 🔥 to bring a nice smoky flavor to them. Next, they’re slathered with a gorgeous creamy mayo sauce and topped with a Cotija cheese and cilantro mixture before being sprinkled with chili powder… totally an OMG!
 
Before being corrupted by this yummy recipe, I liked mine simply with butter 🧈 spread over and some freshly ground black pepper. Now every time we see corn cobs at our supermarket, we know exactly what to make just by looking at each other!
 
Contrary to Esquites where the corn mixture is identical but served in a cup and eaten with a spoon, Elotes • Grilled Mexican Street Corn are deliciously messy! Each bite is fully covered with yumminess. Make sure to have plenty of napkins around… 😉
 
When it comes to the barbecue, it’s important to oil the grates prior to grilling the cobs. There are two ways to grill them; with or without the husks. It’s a matter of preference. At my grocery store, there’s always a box next to the cobs and I normally clean them right on the spot.
 
If you prefer leaving the husks on, firstly remove the silk from each cob and then pull the husks back up. Secondly, soak them in very cold water for 20 minutes ⏰ to prevent them from catching on fire. Lastly, they will need more time to cook on the “barbie”, about 25 minutes versus 12-15.
 
The difference between with and without is the pre-soaked husk cobs will be steamed while the ones without the husks result in a nice charred smokey flavor! During the grilling, both have to be turned a ¼ turn every 3 to 5 minutes (without) or 5 to 6 minutes (with).
 
Incredibly tasty, this mouthwatering Elotes • Grilled Mexican Street Corn recipe is absolutely delicious! Let me tell you, if you’ve never tried them before, you’re missing out on something fantastic! After trying it, don’t be surprised you might lift your nose 👃 to regular corn on the cob and never go back again…
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Here are several more Mexican inspired recipes for you to enjoy… 😀
– Mexican Tostadas
– Albóndigas • Mexican Meatball Soup
– Spicy Beef Nacho Supreme
– Chiles Rellenos
– Mexican Rice
– Fire Roasted Salsa
– Strawberry Mango Margarita
and for even more mexican recipes 🌎, click on this link… Recipe Category • Mexican Cuisine

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Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe • So Tasty! | Club Foody

 

I think sandwiches are underrated! There are many delicious sandwiches out there and they deserve some serious recognition! They’re easy to prepare, quick to make, and quite frankly, versatile! Sandwiches are one of the most popular finger foods we all love 💖!
 
There’s such a wide variety to choose from. I think of Croque-madame, Reuben, Monte Cristo, a simple tomato or cucumber sandwich, the East Coast fav… Lobster Rolls 🦞, Italian, Sloppy Joe, BLT, Egg Salad Sandwich, Grilled Cheese, Po` Boy, Montréal Smoked Meat, Club Sandwich, and the list goes on…
 
Another one that is underestimated is a chicken salad sandwich 🥪. When there’s chicken leftovers, David likes to make these sandwiches. I enjoy them too but one day I decided to go a step further and I ended up making this recipe… Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich!
 
My first attempt was bang on but the chicken meat 🐓 was too coarse for my liking therefore I poached and shredded the protein. Bingo! It was perfect! Either the chicken is cut into small pieces or shredded, both ways are delicious!
 
What makes this Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich amazingly tasty is the dressing. The combination of ingredients marries so well together. I tried replacing some of them but in the end, I always go back to the initial list.
 
One ingredient that surprisingly adds another flavorful dimension to this sandwich is mango chutney 🥭! Sweet, spicy and tangy, this condiment brings this recipe to the next level. You can find it at your supermarket but it’s so easy to make. Click here to get the recipe… Mango Chutney
 
Let’s talk about the elephant 🐘 in the room… Miracle Whip!
Did you know that this condiment has a beautiful blend of spices such as mustard, paprika and garlic? It’s not as rich as mayo and has a lower fat content making it “healthier” than its counterpart. Go ahead, lift your nose to it and use all mayo if you want but you’ll be missing out on flavor!
 
Similar to a Coronation Sandwich, this quick and easy finger food is perfect for the summer months or when you don’t feel like investing too much time cooking. Besides being extremely mouthwatering, this Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich is a great food item to bring for a picnic, lunch, road trip 🚗 or your next backyard party…
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Check out these other delicious sandwich recipes… 😀
– Shrimp Salad Sandwich
– Hawawshi
– California Panini Sandwich
– Croque-monsieur Montréal Style
– Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
– Pimento Cheese Sandwich
– Nacho Cheese Sandwich
– Grilled Brie, Ham & Pear Sandwich
and for even more sandwich recipes 🥪, click on this link… Recipe Category • Sandwiches

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Middle East Labneh Recipe • Deliciously Versatile! | Club Foody

 

If you ask 50 people what their favorite cuisine is, most of them will give you one or two. Ask me the same question and I’ll tell you that I like them all. Although, I lean towards French, Italian 🍝, Mexican and Moroccan, there’s another one that fascinates me and it’s Middle Eastern. Its food is so tasty!
 
Not only colorful but also bold in flavor, I’ve shared many of their recipes like Shawarma, Pomegranate Molasses, Shish Tawook, Shakshouka, Falafel 🧆, Shish Kebabs, and many others plus the ones that are in backlog that I’ll be posting in the near future.
 
When it comes to smaller dishes also known as meze, mezze or mezé, there’s already a list to choose from on the site 😊. There’s Baba Ghanoush, Hummus either Red Pepper or Beet… both incredible, Tabbouleh, Kofta, Dolma, etc.
 
There’s another one among the meze that is extremely popular and it’s Middle East Labneh! It’s basically yogurt that has been strained to remove the whey which in return becomes a thick, creamy, tangy yogurt cheese similar to cream cheese. It takes not even 5 minutes to make it ⏳ with just 2 ingredients!
 
I love it because it’s incredibly delightful, versatile and healthy 💚 as well! It contains calcium, good bacteria, a great source of protein plus low in fat, low-carb and low-calorie with no added sugar. It also keeps very well in an airtight container stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
 
To successfully achieve this simple recipe is the kind of yogurt used. You need full-fat Greek-style yogurt or plain whole milk yogurt. Stay away from non-fat or low-fat… keep them for other applications. The reason is the dip will turn into a pasty, gritty texture with a sour taste to it… not appealing at all!
 
The other ingredient is salt 🧂 which helps to drain out the whey. The two combined ingredients are scooped into cheesecloths or muslin and strained for 24 hours. The hardest part of this recipe is to wait until the next day while Father Time looks after it!
 
When I make my Middle East Labneh, I line a colander with a couple cheesecloths, add the mixture to it, fold the cloths over and place in a bowl. If the colander touches the bottom of the bowl, you’ll have to tie the cheesecloths around a wooden spoon 🥄 and place the spoon across the top so the whey strains properly without making the bottom of the labneh wet.
 
From one country to another, container sizes may vary. Here in Canada 🍁, my Greek-style yogurt comes in 650 grams/23 ounces – not quite 3 cups – while in the states, grocery stores sell 32 ounces which is 4 cups. Because mine is a smaller size, I add ¾ teaspoon of ground sea salt. It’s roughly ¼ tsp. per cup therefore if your container is 32 ounces, use a full teaspoon of salt.
 
When the whey is removed, leaving you with a nice, thick, creamy texture, it’s ready to be served… well, almost! I like drizzling on extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle the top with Za’atar. There are other options to serve it; substitute honey 🍯 or pesto for oil, use other spices, add some chopped pistachios, lemon zest, etc.
 
Let’s go back to the whey…
After the yogurt is drained, don’t discard the whey and repurpose it for other recipes like in soups, smoothies or milkshakes, bread, cornbread, and muffins. Cook oatmeal, rice 🍚 or pasta with it. Reuse whey as a starter for another batch of yogurt.
 
Middle East Labneh is super easy to make with great results! This delicious creamy, tangy dip is perfect to serve with crostini, warm pitas, crackers, crudités or even man’oushe. In lieu of cream cheese, spread it over sandwiches 🥪, top pizzas with it or as an ingredient in salads. After making it a few times, you’ll find many other uses for this versatile strained yogurt cheese…
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Here are several more tasty dip recipes for you to enjoy… 😀
– Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
– Pumpernickel Spinach Dip
– Six Layer Chip Dip
– Sausalito Smoked Salmon Dip
– Beer Cheese Dip
– Crab Artichoke Pepper Dip
– Pizza Dip
and for even more international recipes 🌏, click on this link… Recipe Category • International

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Coffee Cocoa Rub • Incredibly Tasty! - Tips & Tricks | Club Foody

 

When barbecue season 🔥 is in full swing, every grill master needs great condiments. At least a couple BBQ sauces if not more, different kinds of rubs, jars of spice blends, 2 or 3 hot sauces, and so on. Without them, the experience of grilling food is not fully accomplished.
 
When it comes to rubs, I have a few that I already posted like Smoky BBQ Rub, Homemade Fish Rub that goes amazingly well with all sorts of fish, and recently my Kansas City Dry Rub. Each of them has its own flavor for different proteins.
 
Another one that is totally an OMG is my Coffee Cocoa Rub! This is probably the most versatile one of them all. It goes so well with beef, pork 🐖, lamb including venison and wild meat plus it takes just a couple of minutes to make.
 
When we were in Edmonton last September, our hosts, Tracy and Kathy, had some venison 🦌 in the freezer. After thawing it out, I suggested Tracy use my Coffee Cocoa Rub. I mixed all the ingredients and generously applied it on the meat before grilling. While eating it, everyone was moaning in appreciation… a good sign that it was delicious!
 
This tasty Coffee Cocoa Rub is incredibly easy. It takes less than 5 minutes ⏳ to make and you’ve got yourself a freshly made blend. I guarantee you, this will really enhance your grilled food…
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Coffee Cocoa Rub ingredients;
– 1 tbsp. coffee, finely ground
– 1 tbsp. brown sugar
– 1/2 tbsp. chili powder
– 1/2 tbsp. ground cumin
– 1/2 tbsp. mild paprika
– 1 tsp. dark cocoa powder
– 1 tsp. finely ground Himalayan pink salt
– 1/2 tsp. finely ground black pepper
– 1/4 tsp. onion powder
– 1/4 tsp. garlic powder

In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients; whisk until nicely blended.

Transfer to an airtight container and store in a cool, dark area. Yields 5 tablespoons.

 
Check out these other tasty seasonings… 😀
– Greek Seasoning • Homemade Blend
– Herbes de Provence • Make your own
– Homemade Old Bay Seasoning
– Creole Seasoning Mix
– Homemade Old El Paso Taco Seasoning
– Montréal Steak Spice
– Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
and for more handy kitchen tips and tricks 💡, click on this link… Recipe Category • Tips & Tricks
 
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