Author: CookDiaries

Appetizers

EASY FRENCH DIP SLIDERS

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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 […]

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Pasta

Penne alla Vodka

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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 […]

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Breakfast

Easy Red Velvet Pancakes

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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, […]

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Desserts

Classic Berry Swirl Ice Cream

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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 […]

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Seafood

Fish Tacos with Pico de Gallo

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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 […]

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Desserts

Chocolate Bundt Cake

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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 […]

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Dinner & Lunch

Five-spice chicken

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Ingredients: 1 kg chicken pieces (bone in,skin on) 1 tbs olive oil 1/2 lemon (juiced) 1 tsp Chinese five-spice 2 tsp sea salt flakes Method: 1-Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan-forced). Toss chicken pieces in oil, lemon juice, a pinch of the five-spice and a pinch of the salt. 2-Place chicken on an oven tray […]

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Breakfast, Desserts

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BANANA OATMEAL SHAKE

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INGREDIENTS: 1 banana, frozen 1 cup milk of choice 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter* 1 tablespoon cocoa powder Chocolate chips, for serving (optional) INSTRUCTIONS: Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, adding more liquid if needed. . Image Source:*momables.com Source:momables.com

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Desserts

Peach Cake

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Ingredients: Peach Cake 15 ounces peaches, in light syrup or fruit juice 5 tablespoons butter, melted 1 box yellow cake mix (Duncan Hines) Cream Cheese Frosting 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 8 ounces frozen whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed Topping 12 peach slices Instructions: Peach Cake Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter and lightly flour the inside of a 9X13-inch cake pan or two 8-inch round pans. […]

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Pasta

LINGUINE SQUARCIERELLA (A.K.A. THE BEST PASTA EVER)

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INGREDIENTS: 4 oz prosciutto (Italian dry-aged ham) 8 oz linguine noodles 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 eggs, beaten 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/8 c. grated Parmesan cheese INSTRUCTIONS: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Place a skillet over medium-high heat and lay half of the […]

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