Oven Roasted Duck Recipe • Juicy and Delectable! | Club Foody

 

We eat a lot of chicken at home… it’s one of our favorite proteins. Of course, we like turkey too but reserve it for Thanksgiving or the Holidays 🎄. Another poultry that we enjoy maybe once or twice a year at the most is duck!
 
It’s not like I don’t love duck… au contraire, I do 💖! For some unknown reason, I don’t cook that often with it. I normally like serving it for special occasions. All together, I might have slightly over a dozen recipes in my repertoire with 5 of them already on the website.
 
Let’s add another one… my Oven Roasted Duck!
This straightforward recipe gives amazing results! Roasted in the oven until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF, you’ll end up with juicy and tender meat! It’s not complicated and perfect to serve at your next dinner party or for any special occasion 🥳…
 
After rinsing the bird under cold water 💦 and patting it dry, you might want to pluck any pinfeathers off using tweezers. Recently, I came across an article saying that there’s an easier way to remove them. The duck is quickly dipped in hot paraffin, left to dry for 15 minutes and then peel it off. I’m sure it works like a charm but I prefer keeping my paraffin for my personal use.
 
Another thing that also has to be done is to cut off the excess skin from the neck. It can be either discarded or make 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 cracklings with it. If you opt for the second option, here’s how to do it…

– Cut the skin into equal pieces and drop them into a heavy-bottomed saucepan along with a splash of water so they don’t stick to the bottom.
– Slowly render the fat over medium-low heat for about 50 minutes to 1 hour ⏰ or until the skin pieces are crisp and have released all their fat, stirring occasionally.
– Strain the fat into a heatproof container such as a mason jar through a fine sieve lined with cheesecloth. After it’s cooled, transfer to the fridge for other recipes like Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes or make the best French fries ever 🍟!
– Season cracklings with salt and other spices such as dried rosemary, za’atar, etc., toss and put them on a plate lined with paper towels; allow to cool and crisp. They can be enjoyed as is or a topping for salads 🥗.
 
After stuffing the poultry, another step to do is to prick the skin with either a sharp pointy knife or a sausage pricker which makes this task go super-fast. Make sure not to pierce the meat. If you want to be fancy, you can make a diamond pattern with a sharp knife 🔪.
 
I like seasoning 🧂 my Oven Roasted Duck with a mix of Herbes de Provence and hot paprika. You get the earthiness from the first one and the heat from the second spice. Click on this link to make this French spice from scratch… Herbes de Provence • Make your own
 
To cook a whole duck 🦆, it’s about 30 minutes per pound or until the internal temperature reaches between 165ºF to 170ºF. I like placing a piece of foil on top for 45 minutes and remove it so the skin can crisp up.
 
As much as we enjoy chicken 🐓, it’s nice to switch it up to something else and step out from the routine. This easy Oven Roasted Duck is an amazing option! It can be served with mashed potatoes and veggies along with a sauce such as Raspberry Port Sauce. If there’s leftovers, I like making my Duck Ragù which is coming on November 13th…
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Check out these other delicious poultry recipes… 😀
– Canard aux Montmorency
– Chicken Biryani
– Turkey Croquettes
– Duck Breast with Blood Orange Sauce
– Chicken Valdostana
– Turkey à la King on Toast
– Roast Duck with Marmalade Glaze
– Huli-huli Chicken
– Turkey Tetrazzini
and for even more poultry recipes 🐓🦃🦆, click on this link… Recipe Category • Poultry

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Whipped Feta Cream Cheese Dip Recipe • 5 Minute Recipe | Club Foody

 

Unless I’m somewhere down south where the weather is warm, January and February are the two months when I don’t really have the desire to have people over. I want comfort food 🍲, casseroles, pasta dishes and stews while wearing my big turtleneck sweaters, comfy pants along with my big slippers.
 
When we move on to March, that’s a different story. Like a bear, I slowly come out from my cave! I feel like entertaining again and having dinner parties. I want our friends and family over, make nice dishes, serve beautiful wines 🍷 and enjoy my time with them!
 
I always have a minimum of a 3-course menu: appetizer, main and dessert 🍰. I also like serving something to nibble on before dinner like bouchées aka bocas, amuse-gueule, hors d’oeuvres, and canapés. It can be Korean Meatballs, Olive Tapenade, Croquetas, Gougères, Crab Stuffed Mushrooms, and more.
 
Another “snacky” food 🥨 that falls into this category is dip! I think of Spinach Artichoke, Beer Cheese, Six Layer Chip Dip, Pumpernickel, etc. Here’s another one to add to this list… my Whipped Feta Cream Cheese Dip!
 
This is an amazing recipe to have on hand! Creamy with layers of flavor, this dip is a crowd pleaser! Not only is it incredibly yummy but also a breeze to make. Within 5 minutes ⏰, you’ve got yourself a nice dip… you can’t beat that!
 
Making Whipped Feta Cream Cheese Dip is so simple. The two cheeses along with garlic 🧄, Greek seasoning, lemon zest and juice, plus red pepper flakes are mixed together in a food processor. When it’s somewhat blended, extra-virgin olive oil is poured into the mixture. Processing takes maybe 2 to 3 minutes!
 
From there, it’s spooned into a serving bowl, spread out 🥄 evenly before creating some little swirls for the agave nectar or honey to pool in. For the finishing touch, finely chopped roasted red peppers and pistachios are sprinkled on top… tada!!!
 
Some might like adding red pepper flakes on top… I don’t! I prefer adding the spice in the mixture so it blends properly with the rest of the ingredients. That way, it’s evenly distributed and no ones end up with a bite of “hot” 🔥 while the other person has none.
 
Agave nectar vs honey 🍯…
We prefer agave over honey for one simple reason; it’s more neutral and less sweet than its counterpart making it friendly for those with diabetes. Also, I like its hint of caramel. On the other hand, honey is healthier 💚 because it’s primarily made up with fructose instead of glucose so it’s up to you which one to use!
 
Roasted red peppers and pistachios are sprinkled on top as finishing ingredients. Depending on the occasion or the time of year when serving it, you might want to switch for other toppings. Like during the Holidays 🎄, I like using chopped dried cranberries.
 
Served with crostini, pita chips, crackers or vegetables 🥕🥬, this Whipped Feta Cream Cheese Dip is a mouthwatering snack to make at your next dinner party! In 5 minutes, you have a delectable dip that everyone will enjoy!
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Check out these other amazing hors d’oeuvre recipes… 😀
– Saganaki Opa
– Caprese Skewers
– Beet Hummus
– Oven Baked Jalapeño Poppers
– Pizza Dip
– Brie en Croûte
– Salsa Verde
– Baked Greek Pita Wedges
– Clam Casino Spread
and for even more hors d’oeuvre, canapé and amuse-gueule recipes 🍣, click on this link… Recipe Category • Hors d’Oeuvres/Antipasto, Canapés/Dips
 

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Shrimp Fra Diavolo Recipe • Spicy & Flavorful! | Club Foody

 

In 2001, I went for a few trips to New York 🗽. It was mostly for business mixed with a little pleasure. I was planning an event for an art gallery. The owner’s secretary was helping me tremendously with all the details. He and I connected so well. We always had fun together!
 
When the day was over, most of the time, we either ended up going out for dinner, went clubbing 💃, or attended some private parties. One time, he took me to this amazing restaurant called Tony’s di Napoli located on the Upper East Side. This is where I had my first Shrimp Fra Diavolo!
 
OMG 🤯!
This lovely spicy sauce is incredible! Made with tomatoes, white wine and seasonings such as red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika (not traditional but it gives a gorgeous taste to the sauce), lemon zest 🍋 and parsley, this is a great recipe to make anytime! It takes 30 minutes to make… bonus!
 
When making Shrimp Fra Diavolo, I stick to the classic way using that protein. On the other hand, you can use clams, lobster 🦞 or mussels as well as chicken… why not! The same when it comes to white wine… switch to red or even better, add a splash of sherry!
 
Let’s talk about leaving the tails 🍤 on the shrimp/prawns…
When eating them by themselves, yes, it does make a nice presentation. It also makes sense to grab the tail while eating them like when having shrimp cocktail. Now, when they’re cooked in a sauce or soup and people leave the tails on, I find it annoying!!! The last thing I want to do is to put my fingers to my mouth 👄 to retrieve the tails SO please, remove them!
 
Spice up your life by making this flavorful Shrimp Fra Diavolo! A bit zippy but not overly, this is another delicious 30-minute ⏳ recipe to add to your repertoire! It can be served over linguine or spaghetti!
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Check out these other amazing pasta recipes… 😀
– Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
– Baked Ziti
– Pappardelle with Pancetta & Mushrooms
– Moules à la Provençale on Fettuccine
– Lasagna Roll Ups
– Gnudi aka Malfatti
– Creamy Tortellini Boscaiola
– Pastitsio
– Fettuccine alle Vongole – Clam Fettuccine
and for even more pasta recipes 🍝, click on this link… Recipe Category • Pasta & Pizza

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Chicken Biryani Recipe • Delicious South Asian Dish! | Club Foody

 

Ever since my 20s’, I’ve been enjoying Indian cuisine. I like its vibrant colorful dishes and its food is very tasty 😋 – there’s nothing boring about it! Using different spices and ingredients, it can be spicy as well as mild and anything in between.
 
Known for its complex flavor, there’s a wide range of dishes that are my favorites 💖! I think of Butter Chicken, Samosas, Lamb Keema, Bunny Chow, Pork Vindaloo, Aloo Gobi, and more. There’s another one that is incredibly popular in India and it’s Chicken Biryani!
 
It’s a comforting meal 🥰 that has serious layers of yumminess in it! The combination of ingredients and spices creates this unique savory dish!
 
This delicious curry rice 🍚 recipe can be paired with other proteins besides chicken, such as beef, lamb, goat, or even fish. There’s no “right or wrong” recipe because it differs so much from one place to another. It can also be a vegetarian dish as well.
 
I won’t lie, there are a lot of steps to make Chicken Biryani…
The marinade is made first. I like using full-fat yogurt because it has less sugar than the reduced ones. With the added meat, it’s chilled from 4 hours to overnight 🕓. When ready to cook, it’s removed from the fridge an hour prior so the chicken gets to room temperature.
 
From there, timing is really important. While the oil for the fried onions is heating up and the water to cook the rice is brought to a boil, we make the saffron mixture and set aside. Next, we fry the onions which takes 2 to 3 minutes ⏳ at the most, and set them aside as well. Then, we move on to the rice.
 
Let’s talk about the fried onions 🧅…
I normally fry the onions from scratch until recently. When shopping 🛒 in Bellingham WA, I came across a bag of fried onions. I bought one and used it in my Chicken Biryani recipe. It was actually not too bad! I won’t religiously do that every time but it’s nice to have as an option!
 
The rice is easy peasy to make! In the boiling water 💦 mixed with lemon juice, there’s some whole cloves and cardamom pods that go in along with bay leaves, star anise and a cinnamon stick. These ingredients give such a gorgeous aromatic flavor to the rice. It’s so mouthwatering!
 
After 6 minutes, the rice mixture is drained into a colander. I like to place a bowl under it just in case some of the ingredients go through. Of course, the water from the bowl is discarded. The rice and all the other spices are set aside to cool while we start cooking the chicken 🐓.
 
To finish the dish, the meat is cooked is a large pot or Dutch oven. After the chicken (in this case) is done, half of the fried onions and cilantro is added before being topped with the rice and the saffron-broth is drizzled. The pot is transferred to the oven and baked for 30 minutes then rested for 10 minutes ⏰ before serving.
 
Tomorrow, Ramadan starts and Chicken Biryani is one of the traditional dishes eaten during that time besides Harira, Shawarma, Falafel 🧆, Haleem, etc. Honestly, this is an involved recipe but the results are outstanding! To me, this is the perfect comfort food to enjoy along with a side of yogurt… yum!
Bon Appétit!🍽
 
Here are more incredible chicken recipes for you to try… 😀
– Chicken Vesuvio
– Chicken Paprikash
– Hunter’s Chicken (Poulet Chasseur)
– Asian Peanut Chicken Curry
– Avgolemono Chicken Soup
– Chicken à la Dijonnaise
– Turkey or Chicken Pot Pie
– Huli-huli Chicken
and for even more poultry recipes 🐓🦃🦆, click on this link… Recipe Category • Poultry

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Blue Cheese Butter Recipe • Versatile Condiment! | Club Foody

 

Most of us grew up eating garlic bread. It was usually served along with a bowl of pasta 🍝. My mother was buying it already pre-made. It was good as I didn’t know any better but that soon changed. When I moved out on my own, one of my girlfriends was making it from scratch… the rest is history!
 
I’ve been making compound butter for God knows how long! I love the freshness of it plus it’s so easy to make 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳. When it comes to savory ones, I think of Chive Butter, Tomato, Garlic Herb, Creole, Basil Lemon, Chipotle, Whipped Tarragon, etc.
 
Another one that I really like is Blue Cheese Butter!
This flavorful condiment is a classic! It’s so perfect to top on grilled steaks 🥩! Although this match is made in culinary heaven, it’s still amazing on roasted vegetables, in mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, or simply spread it on bread, sandwiches or use it when making crostini!
 
The possibilities for using Blue Cheese Butter are immense. Whenever butter 🧈 is in a recipe, switch to this one instead. I put some on my baked potatoes or when I want to elevate my Mac and Cheese. Another plus about it is other flavors can be added like parsley, basil, Italian seasoning, and so on.
 
There are many choices when it comes to this particular cheese 🧀. I use Smokehaus Blue which is an Applewood smoked cheese with a sweet flavor in the background… it’s very nice! Besides this one, there’s Roquefort, Gorgonzola, Bleu d’Auvergne, Stilton, Danish Blue, and many more.
 
Next time you’re having a nice juicy steak or want to elevate your vegetables 🌽 and other dishes, this Blue Cheese Butter is definitely a tasty option!
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Check out these other great BBQ & grilling recipes… 😀
– Chili Oil
– Mustard Vinaigrette
– Russian Dressing
– Homemade Dijonnaise
– BBQ Sauce for Chicken
– Homemade Sweet Relish
– Bourbon Onion Jam
– Tartar Sauce
– Homemade Horseradish
and for even more condiment recipes 🥫, click on this link… Recipe Category • Condiments

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