Author: CookDiaries

Soups & Salads

Cabbage Soup

This comforting soup is an updated version of the recipe called for in the Cabbage Soup Diet, a fad weight-loss plan from the 90’s . Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces sliced button mushrooms 2 large yellow or white onion, chopped  1 bunch celery, grated (see Cook’s Note) 3 carrots, grated 2 green peppers, […]

Desserts

Coconut Cake

Serve your guests with this coconut cake – a perfect Christmas dessert. Ingredients: Cake: 2 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1teaspoon salt 1cup butter, softened 2cups sugar 4whole eggs 1 1/2teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2teaspoons almond extract 1 cup milk Boiled Frosting: 1 1/2cups sugar 1/2cup water 4egg whites 1/2teaspoon cream […]

Dinner & Lunch

Cheesy Baked Spinach and Feta Casserole

Make any leftover matzo disappear with a delicious and cheesy spin on lasagna. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 c. part-skim ricotta cheese 4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled 1 large egg 1/4 c. milk 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg Kosher salt and pepper 2 scallions, finely chopped 1 bunch spinach, thick stems discarded and leaves chopped (about 4 […]

Appetizers, Soups & Salads

Italian Bread Salad with Olives

This quick and flavorful bread salad always gets rave reviews from my friends and family. This panzanella-style dish is a timesaver during the holidays, as it can be made ahead. — Angela Spengler, Niceville, Florida Ingredients: 1 loaf (14 ounces) ciabatta bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 10 cups) 3/4 cup olive oil 3 garlic […]

Desserts

Malva pudding

Ingredients: 30mlbutter 250mlsugar 2eggs 30mlvinegar 10mlbicarbonate of soda 60mlapricot jam 500mlcake flour 250mlmilk pinch of salt SAUCE 500mlmilk 375mlboiling water 375mlsugar 60mlbutter 45mlvanilla essence Method: Pull the family out of the midweek doldrums with an after-supper treat. Try Joye Barnard of Vereeniging’s mouthwatering malva pudding. 1. Preheat the oven to 180° C. Grease an ovenproof dish […]

Desserts

Kiwi Strawberry Smoothie

“Fruity goodness for smoothie lovers!” Ingredients: 1 banana 6 strawberries 1 kiwi 1/2 cup vanilla frozen yogurt 3/4 cup pineapple and orange juice blend Directions: Place the banana, strawberries, kiwi, vanilla frozen yogurt, and pineapple and orange juice blend in a blender. Blend until smooth. . Source:allrecipes.com

Desserts

Strawberry Angel Food Dessert

“Angel food pieces are topped with sweetened cream cheese, whipped topping and strawberries in glaze in this chilled, layered dessert.” Ingredients: 1 (10 inch) angel food cake 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced 1 (18 ounce) jar […]

Dinner & Lunch

Indian-Spiced Pepper Steak

Whether you are already a fan of Indian takeout, or are just looking for a new way to cook beef, you’ll love this quick, easy dinner. The secret to its Indian-spiced flavor is a mixture of warm, earthy spices with bright vegetables and hot peppers. Ingredients: 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds beef flank, skirt […]

Pasta

Baked Manicotti with Sausage and Peas

Ingredients: Fonduta Sauce: 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 6 ounces (about 3 cups) grated Pecorino Romano 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves Manicotti: 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 1 large or 2 small shallots, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon kosher […]