Author: CookDiaries

  • Pumpkin Tiramisu

    Layers of silky pumpkin mousse and coffee-dipped ladyfingers create a spectacular tiramisu that’s a terrific alternative to pumpkin pie. Ingredients: One 15-ounce can pumpkin puree 1/2 cup light brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups mascarpone…

  • Treacle tart

    Treat family and friends to a comforting treacle tart with crumbly pastry and rich filling. A classic British dessert, serve with ice cream or clotted cream Ingredients: For the pastry: 250g plain flour ½ tsp fine salt 140g cold unsalted butter, cubed 3 tbsp icing sugar 2 medium egg yolks 2-3 tbsp cold water For the…

  • Pasta Fagioli

    Craving something hearty, healthy and warm? Pasta e Fagiole (AKA pasta and beans) is the answer. Perfect for those dreary winter evenings when you want something fast and delicious, this soup comes together in no time, and it’s super adaptable. (As in, chop up whatever you’ve got in your crisper and throw it in the pot!) Traditionally this…

  • Cheese Manicotti

    These manicotti are the epitome of comfort food. When you’re craving cheese and carbs, there’s really nothing better.  If you’re craving this but you want something a little lighter, try our zucchini manicotti! No noodles involved.    INGREDIENTS : 1 (8-oz.) package manicotti 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp….

  • Best-Ever Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

    We crave these easy enchiladas ALL the time. Good thing they’re so easy! If you’ve got the time, you can make your own enchilada sauce. (You better save us some leftovers, too!) INGREDIENTS: 1 tbsp.  extra-virgin olive oil1/2  yellow onion, chopped1  red bell pepper, chopped2  cloves garlic, minced1 tsp.  cumin1  (10-oz.) can red enchilada sauce1  (8-oz.)…

  • Bacon and Beef Stew

    Savory, rich bacon and beef pair perfectly with beer, mustard, and red wine vinegar creating a well-rounded, complex flavor profile. The recipe comes together quickly and makes 16 cups–enough for 12 generous servings. Make sure to use low sodium beef broth to keep a balanced salt level. Serve with crusty bread, cornbread, or butter rolls.  Ingredients: 8…

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    Lavender poached pear with Poire Williams pudding

    This make ahead dessert of pear liqueur-soaked sponge pudding with tender poached pears and a dollop of Chantilly cream is ideal for an autumn dinner party Ingredients: 200g white caster sugar juice 2 lemons 1 thyme sprig 1 tsp dried lavender 2 tbsp honey 4 large, ripe pears, peeled, halved lengthways and core removed with…

  • Seafood fideuà

    Try this paella with a difference, using fideo or vermicelli pasta instead of rice, with prawns, mussels, squid, monkfish and a sprinkling of saffron  Ingredients: 400g mussels, cleaned 8 large prawns, in their shells 2 good pinches of saffron 350g vermicelli pasta, or Spanish fideo pasta if you can find it 5 tbsp olive oil…