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Muffuletta Dip
December 10, 2025

Muffuletta Dip

Creamy, briny, and boldly alive. Olives tangle with sweet peppers and tangy pickles, all folded into a velvety base that hums with garlic and herbs. Every scoop is a party of contrasts: salty bursts against cool cream, crunch against silk, and that unmistakable New Orleans …

Liquid Gold
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by CookDiaries
Tomato Salmon
December 9, 2025

Tomato Salmon

This tomato salmon recipe is a fresh spin on the classic Vietnamese dish of stuffed tofu in tomato sauce. The salmon is seared and cooked to tender perfection in a bright tomato sauce that’s bursting with umami flavor from fish sauce. Serve it over rice …

Seafood
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7-Layer Salad
December 8, 2025

7-Layer Salad

This 7-layer salad recipe is a retro potluck favorite and for good reason. Crisp veggies, savory toppings like shredded cheddar and crumbled bacon, and a creamy herbed dressing mean there’s something for everyone to love. Each ingredient in this vintage salad is layered in a glass bowl or trifle dish, so you can admire the vibrant colors before digging in.

Prep:35 min
Yield:12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
  • 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • dressing:
    • 1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
    • 1/2 cup sour cream
    • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed
    • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
    • Additional fresh dill

Directions

  1. In a large salad bowl, layer the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, snipped dill, basil, salt and pepper; carefully spread over salad.
  2. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight. If desired, top with additional dill.

Soups & Salads
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Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
December 7, 2025

Bananas Foster Bread Pudding

This bananas Foster bread pudding is the ideal dessert mash-up, combining the flavors of bananas Foster with a soft, custardy texture. Bread pudding is a fancy, impressive addition to a brunch spread or dessert lineup, and bananas Foster bread pudding is a must-try twist for …

Breakfast
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Hot Honey
December 6, 2025

Hot Honey

When you keep a jar of hot honey in your pantry, suddenly every charcuterie board, brunch plate and late-night snack becomes a masterpiece. Hot honey is a condiment that seems to make everything taste better. Whether you’re drizzling it on fried chicken, spooning it over …

Liquid Gold
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by CookDiaries
Tiramisu Brownies
December 5, 2025

Tiramisu Brownies

Tiramisu brownies capture the flavors of tiramisu in a less formal and more chocolaty form, with instant espresso in the brownie batter, mascarpone frosting and a heavy dusting of cocoa powder on top.

Tiramisu can be served for any reason, whether you need something sweet after a fancy dinner or a make-ahead treat that can sit in the fridge while you’re spending time with company. These tiramisu brownies draw inspiration from the classic dessert, combining the qualities of chewy, fudgy brownies and the rich flavors of tiramisu to make an ideal mash-up food.

Prep:20 min
Cook:30 min
Yield:12 brownies

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup baking cocoa
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • frosting:
    • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
    • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
    • 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
    • 2 teaspoons baking cocoa, divided

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-in. baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a few inches hanging over the edge. Grease with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together sugar, brown sugar, melted butter and oil. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until just combined.
  3. In another large bowl, whisk together flour, baking cocoa, espresso powder and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake 26-28 minutes or until edges are firm and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. Let cool completely, about 2 hours.
  5. In a large bowl, beat together mascarpone cheese, heavy cream and vanilla extract on medium speed until fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Beat in confectioners’ sugar, espresso powder and 1 teaspoon baking cocoa until smooth.
  6. Pipe or spread frosting over the cooled brownies. Dust with remaining 1 teaspoon baking cocoa, if desired. Cut into squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts

1 brownie: 389 calories, 24g fat (12g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 227mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

Sweet Treat
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by CookDiaries
Chicken Vesuvio
December 4, 2025

Chicken Vesuvio

Chicken vesuvio is a visually stunning dish that’s just begging to be the centerpiece at your next dinner party or special occasion meal. Chicken vesuvio is a one-pan wonder that features bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs seared to golden, crispy perfection alongside roasted potatoes and a …

Chicken
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French Onion Monkey Bread
December 3, 2025

French Onion Monkey Bread

This savory French onion monkey bread recipe bursts with flavor thanks to sweet caramelized onions, fresh herbs and a duo of aged cheeses. French onion is a flavor we can’t seem to get enough of. From classic French onion soup to French onion meatballs, caramelized …

Bread
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Crispy Rice Omelet Pizza
December 2, 2025

Crispy Rice Omelet Pizza

Try making this crispy rice omelet instead of another fried rice with leftovers! It’s easy and crispy, and it takes less than 10 minutes to make. This recipe is topped with Chinese sausage and scallion oil, but you can get creative with your choice of toppings.

Prep:10 min
Cook:15 min
Yield:2 servings

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sliced Chinese sausage
  • 1 tablespoon chili oil
  • 1-1/2 cups day-old cooked rice
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • Sriracha chili sauce and scallion oil, for garnish

Directions

  1. In a medium skillet, cook Chinese sausage over medium heat until edges are crisp, 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan.
  2. Add chili oil to the same skillet and heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice, stir to coat. Press flat with a spatula; allow to cook until bottom is crisp, about 3 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, beat eggs, fish sauce, pepper and sugar until well combined. Evenly pour over rice and top with cooked Chinese sausage. Cover and cook until eggs are set, about 4 minutes.
  4. Remove from pan to a cutting board. Garnish with Sriracha and scallion oil, then cut into slices to serve.
Simple
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by CookDiaries
Frosted Sugared Cranberry Cookies
December 1, 2025

Frosted Sugared Cranberry Cookies

These frosted sugared cranberry cookies are a sweet, slightly tart treat. We mix dried cranberries into the sugar cookie dough, pipe a pillowy buttercream with orange zest on top and garnish with sparkly, sugared cranberries. Prep:20 minCook:15 minYield:12 cookies Ingredients Directions Nutrition Facts 1 cookie: …

Cookie
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by CookDiaries