Author: CookDiaries

Strawberry Banana Bread

Strawberry Banana Bread

Strawberry Banana Bread is a blend of fresh, juicy strawberries mixed with bananas that make this bread soft and moist in every slice. This is quick and easy bread that your family is going to love! Prep Time:15minutes minutesCook Time:30minutes minutesServings:12 Slices Equipment Ingredients Instructions  Nutrition Calories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated 

Seafood Lasagna

Seafood Lasagna

Seafood Lasagna is the perfect dish when comfort food meets something a little more special. Creamy, cheesy layers bake together with tender seafood and golden pasta to create a rich, satisfying meal that feels worthy of a celebration. Elegant enough for holiday tables yet simple 

Philly Cheesesteak Cabbage Wraps

Philly Cheesesteak Cabbage Wraps

If you’re trying to avoid gluten or carbs (maybe on that low-carb or keto life), then never fear — we have plenty of options that will still allow you to enjoy all the flavors of your favorite sandwiches. My favorite example? These Philly cheesesteak cabbage wraps. Thinly sliced beef, melty cheese, onions, and peppers are all tucked into a blanched cabbage wrap for — what’s not to love? They’re everything you love about the OG, without the bread.

Ingredients

  • 8 large green cabbage leaves (from about 1 head) 
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided 
  • 2 large bell peppers, seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano 
  • Kosher salt 
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb. skirt steak, thinly sliced
  • 6 slices provolone 

Directions

Step 1

Into a large pot of boiling water, using tongs, dip cabbage leaves into water until blanched, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to dry.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 Tbsp. oil. Add bell peppers, onion, and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until onion and peppers are tender, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet.

Step 3

In same skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil. Arrange steak in a single layer; season with salt and pepper. Cook, undisturbed, until steak is seared on one side, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until the steak is seared on second side and cooked to your liking, about 2 minutes more for medium.

Step 4

Return onion and peppers to skillet and toss to combine. Top with an even layer of provolone and cover skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Cook until cheese is melty, about 1 minute. 

Step 5

Scoop some steak mixture onto the center of a cabbage leaf. Fold short end of leaf over, then roll up the long side like a burrito with an open end. Repeat with remaining leaves and steak mixture.

Orange Cake

Orange Cake

This easy orange loaf cake recipe has a strong citrus flavor thanks to orange zest, juice, and an orange glaze. Olive oil and Greek yogurt ensure a moist and tender cake that lasts for several days. Prep – 15minutes minsCook – 50minutes minsServes – 10 Ingredients For the Cake: For 

Apple Cider Doughnut Cake

Apple Cider Doughnut Cake

A fresh-from-the-orchard apple cider doughnut with a steaming cup of coffee on the side is the idea of the perfect fall treat. Each cinnamon sugar-coated bite takes you back to orchard visits with your family: crisp air, colorful leaves and bakery bags full of warm 

Chili Bake

Chili Bake

This chili tortilla bake is a weeknight workhorse that doesn’t taste like Tuesday. It’s assembled in minutes, bakes up bubbly and golden, and feeds a hungry crowd without fuss. Leftovers reheat beautifully, and the whole thing has the just-slightly-messy comfort food appeal that turns a regular dinner into an event that everyone will look forward to.

Prep:20 min
Cook:25 min
Yield:6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound extra-lean ground beef (95% lean)
  • 2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Stir in the tomato sauce, beans, corn, green chiles, onion, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and oregano; heat through.
  2. In an 11×7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer half of the tortillas, beef mixture and cheese. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 413 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 590mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 8g fiber), 28g protein.

Cornbread Taco Bake

Cornbread Taco Bake

Like a taco bowl, but bigger, this cornbread taco bake features a cheesy cornbread topping layered over a savory casserole of taco-seasoned ground beef, corn and peppers. Also like tacos, this casserole can be easily customized. Prep:20 minCook:25 minYield:6 servings Ingredients Directions Nutrition Facts 1 

Biscotti With Pistachio

Biscotti With Pistachio

Foolproof, easy biscotti recipe with pistachios and cardamom. Just as they should be, these are perfectly dense, crunchy (but not too hard) Italian biscotti! Prep – 15minutes minsCook – 1hour hrServes – 24 biscotti cookies Ingredients Instructions  Notes Nutrition Calories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 14.3gProtein: 1.6gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 76.7mgPotassium: 17.9mgFiber: 0.3gVitamin A: 256.2IUCalcium: 17.1mgIron: 0.6mg

Hamburger Macaroni Casserole

Hamburger Macaroni Casserole

If you’re looking for a hearty dish that can feed a crowd, hamburger macaroni casserole is a great bet. It’s two layers; a bottom layer of creamy macaroni with a beefy tomato layer on top. It’s all crowned with a layer of grated cheddar cheese and baked until bubbly. The simple, comforting flavors will appeal even to picky eaters, and for being a substantial dish,  it is easy to throw together.

Prep:20 min
Cook:25 min
Yield:8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 can (15 ounces) Italian tomato sauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce; heat through.
  2. Drain macaroni; transfer to a greased 13×9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the egg, soup, milk, butter and parsley; pour over macaroni. Spoon beef mixture over top; sprinkle with cheese.
  3. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 357 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 721mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.

Poor Man’s Meal

Poor Man’s Meal

The phrase “poor man’s meal” came about during the Great Depression, when many families struggled to put food on the table. While there are many variations of the recipe, all typically feature a combination of potatoes, onions and some type of inexpensive meat. This poor