Author: CookDiaries

Cakes

Moist Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake

Ingredients: 3/4 cup or 175 g softened butter2/3 Cup or 150 ml Milk1 cup or 200 g regular sugar2 Large eggs (lightly beaten)zest of 1 lemonjuice of 1 lemon1 cup or 150 g Frozen Blueberries (Tossed in flour)1 3/4 cups or 225 g Plain / All purpose flour (sieved)2 Teaspoons baking powder1/4 Teaspoon salt Instructions: […]

Dinner & Lunch

Vegetable Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 firm, medium eggplants (about 1 1/2 pounds) salt and pepper 2 firm, medium zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1/2 cup EVOO, plus more for brushing 1 head garlic 2 cups fresh ricotta 2 cups grated parmigiano-reggiano 1 ball mozzarella (1 lb), shredded 1/4 cup finely chopped mint and parsley (2 tbsp each) 1 […]

Seafood

8-Minute Garlic and Parmesan Pan-Fried Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 dozen shrimp, deveined, head removed and tail on1/4 cup olive oil4 large cloves garlic, minced1 tsp dried oregano1/4 tsp sea salt1/8 tsp ground pepperHandful finely chopped basil leavesZest of one lemon + juice1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan, divided Directions: 1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, lemon zest and chopped basil to combine.2. […]

Desserts

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Ingredients: 1 cup Land O Lakes® Fat Free Half & Half 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar 1 ripe banana, cut into chunks 1 cup frozen strawberries How to make: STEP 1:Combine all ingredients in 5-cup blender container. Cover; blend until smooth. Serve immediately. . Source:landolakes.com

Appetizers

EASY FRENCH DIP SLIDERS

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 package Hawaiian sweet rolls (12 rolls total) 1 pound deli roast beef* 12 slices Sargento provolone cheese, separated, 1 package 1 and 1/2 cups French fried onions, optional Seasoning 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 packet Au Jus seasoning mix, separated 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 3/4 teaspoon dried minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, optional** Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom of a 9 x […]

Pasta

Penne alla Vodka

Ingredients: Kosher salt, plus more to taste 1 lb. penne 1⁄4 cup olive oil 1 tsp. crushed red chile flakes 12 cloves garlic, thinly sliced lengthwise 1 (32-oz.) can whole, peeled tomatoes in juice, crushed by hand 1⁄4 cup vodka 3⁄4 cup heavy cream 1 cup parmesan Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Finely chopped parsley, to garnish […]

Breakfast

Easy Red Velvet Pancakes

INGREDIENTS: 4 servings RED VELVET PANCAKES 2 cups red velvet cake mix 3 tablespoons melted butter 1 egg 1 cup whole milk Nonstick spray, for cooking CREAM CHEESE ICING 6 tablespoons whipped cream cheese 4 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 4 tablespoons heavy cream ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract DIRECTIONS: 1. Make the pancakes: In a large bowl, […]

Desserts

Classic Berry Swirl Ice Cream

INGREDIENTS: Vanilla Swirl: 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt 1/2 vanilla bean, split 6 egg yolks, whisked 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 tablespoons vodka (optional) Berry Swirl: 12  ounces  strawberries, hulled 1/4  cup  sugar 2  tablespoons  lemon juice 1/8  teaspoon  salt 1  tablespoon  vodka (optional) INSTRUCTIONS: Make the vanilla swirl: 1-In a saucepan over gentle heat, warm 1 cup of the cream, the milk, sugar, and salt. Scrape […]

Seafood

Fish Tacos with Pico de Gallo

Ingredients: Pico de Gallo: 2 medium tomatoes or 3 plum tomatoes 1/4 white onion 1 jalapeño chile 6 sprigs of cilantro 5 limes 1 tsp salt Fish Tacos: 1 1/4 lb. mild white fish we used tilapia for this recipe 8 corn tortillas or flour tortillas 8 leaves romaine lettuce 4 tbsp  flour 1/2 tsp  black pepper 1/2 tsp  paprika 1/2 tsp  salt 2 cups cooking oil Instructions: Pico de Gallo: 1-Cut the tomato in quarters. Remove the […]

Cakes

Chocolate Bundt Cake

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup oil (vegetable or canola oil) 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup water 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup mini chocolate chips , plus more for sprinkling on top of cake (optional) For the ganache: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 cups chocolate chips Instructions: For the Chocolate Bundt Cake: 1-Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.2-Grease […]