Author: CookDiaries

Desserts

Homemade Cannoli

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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 […]

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Appetizers

Garlic Tomato Bruschetta

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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 […]

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Breakfast, Desserts

Caramelized Pineapple Smoothie

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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 […]

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Desserts

Layered Turtle Cheesecake

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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 […]

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Breakfast

Coconut crepes with maple ricotta and strawberries

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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 […]

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Soups & Salads

Arugula Salad with Parmesan and Walnuts

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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 […]

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Desserts

Moist Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake

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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: […]

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Dinner & Lunch

Vegetable Lasagna

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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 […]

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Seafood

8-Minute Garlic and Parmesan Pan-Fried Shrimp

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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. […]

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Desserts

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

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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

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