Author: CookDiaries

Breakfast, Desserts

BERRY BEET SMOOTHIE

Ingredients: TO PREP  1 (8.8-ounce) package cooked beets* 1 cup frozen strawberries 1 cup frozen raspberries 1 tablespoon chia seeds TO SERVE 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1⁄2 cup 2% Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: Combine the beets, strawberries, raspberries, and chia seeds in a large bowl. Divide among 4 […]

Pasta

Vesuvio al Ragù di Salsiccia

Ingredients: For the Ravioli*:1 recipe Basic Egg Pasta Dough 1¼ pounds butternut squash (or pumpkin, if desired)4 ounces amaretti cookies, crumbled1¼ cups Parmigiano Reggiano, grated1 tablespoon lemon zest, gratedSalt, to taste For the Sauce:½ cup unsalted butter, softened8 sage leaves1 cup Grana Padano, gratedSalt, to taste Instructions: To prepare the ravioli: Preheat an oven to 400˚F. Cut […]

Desserts

Chocolate Cobbler Recipe

Ingredients: For the brownie bottom layer: 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional) 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 5 tablespoons of Horizon Organic Grass-Fed 2% Milk 5 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract For the top layers: 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa […]

Seafood

Lobster Mac & Cheese

Ingredients: for 6 servings 12 oz lobster tail(340 g), 4 tails 1 cup homemade breadcrumb(115 g) 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese salt, to taste pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon cognac 2 cups whole milk(480 mL) 2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese(200 g) 1 ½ cups shredded comte cheese(150 g) ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese(35 g) 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese ½ lb pasta(230 g) 2 tablespoons fresh chives, for garnish Preparation: […]

Desserts

Homemade Cannoli

Ingredients: 1½ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons cocoa powder 3 tablespoons sugar superfine if you can find it ½ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons butter chilled and cut into cubes 4 tablespoons lemon Juice 4 tablespoons white wine For The Filling: ½ lb ricotta drained at least 1 hour in a cheesecloth lined strainer ¾ lb mascarpone cheese ¾ cup sugar superfine if you can find it ½ cup miniature chocolate chips 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional 6 oz dark chocolate chopped For Deep […]

Appetizers

Garlic Tomato Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 medium tomatoes, diced2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread Directions: In a large bowl, combine oil, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and toss gently. Sprinkle with cheese. Refrigerate at least 1 […]

Breakfast, Desserts

Caramelized Pineapple Smoothie

INGREDIENTS: 4 cups pineapple peeled and sliced in strips 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/2 teaspoon cayenne optional 1 banana frozen, cut in chunks 14 ounces full-fat coconut milk Thai style 4 inches ginger root peeled, sliced 1/4 cup flax seed meal 1 teaspoon nutmeg 2 cups spinach optional Optional Garnishes chia seeds toasted coconut flakes INSTRUCTIONS: Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees and spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl, toss together pineapple strips […]

Desserts

Layered Turtle Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans 6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed FILLING: 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour, divided 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 […]

Breakfast

Coconut crepes with maple ricotta and strawberries

INGREDIENTS: 4 eggs 1 cup (250ml) coconut milk 1/4 cup (25g) coconut flour 1 tbs arrowroot 250g strawberries, hulled 1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped 1/2 cup (125ml) pure maple syrup, plus extra to serve 1 1/2 tbs coconut oil 1 1/2 cups (360g) ricotta METHOD: 1-Whisk the eggs, coconut milk, coconut flour, arrowroot and […]

Soups & Salads

Arugula Salad with Parmesan and Walnuts

INGREDIENTS: 4 cups baby arugula, arugula (or I have used baby kale here too, which is not as peppery, but works nicely) ½ cup shaved parmesean (you may add more to taste, I won’t tell) ½ cup chopped walnuts Lemon Vinaigrette: ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (this will be about 2 lemons) ½ cup […]