Author: CookDiaries

Dinner & Lunch

Five-spice chicken

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 […]

Breakfast, Desserts

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BANANA OATMEAL SHAKE

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

Cakes

Peach Cake

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. […]

Pasta

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

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 […]

Seafood

Moqueca – Brazilian Fish Stew

INGREDIENTS: Soup 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of fillets of firm white fish such as halibut, swordfish, or cod, rinsed in cold water, pin bones removed, cut into large portions 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 tablespoons lime or lemon juice Salt Freshly ground black pepper Extra virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped spring onion, or […]

Cakes

Keto Chocolate Cake

INGREDIENTS: FOR THE CAKECooking spray1 1/2 c. almond flour2/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder3/4 c. coconut flour1/4 c. flaxseed meal2 tsp. baking powder2 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. kosher salt1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened3/4 c. keto friendly granulated sugar (such as Swerve)4 large eggs1 tsp. pure vanilla extract1 c. almond milk1/3 c. strong brewed coffeeFOR THE […]

Appetizers

Parmesan Black Pepper Zucchini Chips Recipe

Ingredients: 3 medium fresh zucchini sliced into 1/4-inch rounds cooking spray 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley freshly cracked black pepper to taste pinch of Kosher salt Instructions: Preheat oven to 425º F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange zucchini slices on the parchment paper and spray lightly with cooking spray. Mix together Parmesan, parsley, […]

Pasta

One Pot Pasta (The Best Recipe!)

INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 6 cloves garlic, minced 14 oz. fresh tomatoes, diced 2 cups chicken broth 1 tablespoon chopped Italian basil 8 oz. spaghetti 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley INSTRUCTIONS: 1-Heat oil in a wide skillet, pan or […]

Desserts

Light and Easy 5-Minute Fruit Mousse Recipe

Ingredients: 8 1/2 ounces (about 2 1/4 cups) frozen berries or other fruit 2 tablespoons of sugar (or use sugar, honey, maple syrup or stevia extract to taste) 1 large egg white Fresh berries and whipped cream for serving (optional) Directions: 1-Add fruit to the bowl of a food processor. Process to a rough puree, […]

Breakfast

Cheese and herb cloud eggs

Ingredients: egg(s) 4 large table salt 1 pinch grated Pecorino Romano cheese 4 Tbsp chives 1½ tsp, chopped fresh thyme 1 tsp, chopped black pepper ¼ tsp, plus more for garnish Instructions: Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Separate egg whites from yolks, and place whites in a large bowl and yolks in a small bowl. […]