Author: CookDiaries

Sip Fresh

Fig & Blueberry Smoothie

No smoothie is more refreshing and nutrient-packed than this vibrant Fig & Blueberry Smoothie! Bursting with natural sweetness and antioxidants, this smoothie is perfect for a quick breakfast or a healthy snack. Prep Time: 5 minutesYield: 2 servings Ingredients Instructions Notes

Liquid Gold

10 Minute Moroccan-Style Chermoula Sauce

This easy homemade Moroccan Chermoula is a flavorful sauce made with preserved lemons, fresh parsley and cilantro, cumin, paprika, and olive oil. While it’s perfect for fish, it’s also terrific for adding flavor to shellfish, veggies, or just about anything savory. Best of all, it takes just 10 minutes to make! Prep Time: 10 minutes […]

Desserts, Sweet Treat

Blood orange & dark chocolate madeleines

Best enjoyed warm from the oven, these delicate madeleines offer a perfect balance of rich dark chocolate and the vibrant, citrusy brightness of blood orange. Each shell-shaped bite is dipped in smooth chocolate and lightly dusted with blood orange powder, creating a dessert that’s both refined and irresistibly indulgent. Whether served at a dinner party […]

Dinner & Lunch, Soups & Salads

Harira

Prep:15 minsCook:1 hrs 35 minsServes: 6 Make a warming bowl of harira, the Moroccan soup full of pulses, tomato, beef and spices. It’s hearty, satisfying and full of flavour perfect for cold days Ingredients Method Nutrition per serving

Sweet Treat

French Macaron

Pretty, delicate, and special, macarons are sure to impress. I love making my homemade macaron recipe for treats for the kids’ birthdays or when we have an occasion to celebrate because French macarons bring that WOW-factor to the table. Prep time: 30 minutesResting time: 30-60 minutesCook time: 15 minutesMakes: About 24 macarons (12 pairs) Ingredients For the […]

Dinner & Lunch

The Best Beef Stew

Our recipe for the best beef stew has tons of flavor, thanks to its blend of herbs and the addition of red wine and balsamic vinegar. It’s a comfort classic stepped up a notch. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided […]

Appetizers

Beetroot, feta & grain salad

Turn a pouch of cooked grains, plus three other ingredients, into an easy, vibrant vegetarian meal in just two minutes! Ingredients: 110g bag mixed leaves 100g marinated feta 400g tub beetroot salad 1 ready-to-eat mixed grain pouch Method: Put all the ingredients in a large bowl and toss together with some seasoning, The oil in […]

Desserts

Mixed Berry Smoothie Bowl Dessert

INGREDIENTS: Smoothie Bowl (1 large serving or 2 small) ¾-1 cup non-dairy milk ½ frozen banana 1 ½ cups frozen mixed berries 1 Tbsp almond butter (optional) 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional) Toppings Sliced Banana Cocoa nibs Chopped pecans Shredded coconut Instructions: Add the smoothie bowl ingredients to the blender and blend until mixture is […]