Author: CookDiaries

Pasta

Pasta With Red Pepper Alfredo

Ingredients: 3 red peppers, cut into 1-inch chunks 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. linguine 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1/3 c. heavy cream 1/4 c. finely grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 c. small basil leaves Kosher salt Pepper Directions: Heat oven to 425°F. On large rimmed baking sheet, toss red […]

Desserts

Unicorn Rice Krispies Treats

Ingredients: 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal (about 160 grams) 1 stick/4 ounces unsalted butter 10 ounces marshmallows 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt 6 ounces white chocolate (melting wafers) Food coloring Sprinkles Steps to Make It: Gather the ingredients. Line an 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan with parchment paper. Add the cereal to a large mixing […]

Breakfast

Keto eggs Benedict on avocado

Ingredients: Hollandaise: 3 egg yolks 1 tbsp lemon juice salt and pepper to taste 8½ tbsp unsalted butter Eggs benedict: 2 avocados, pitted and skinned 4 eggs 5 oz. smoked salmon Instructions: Take a large-mouthed mason jar, or any microwave-safe container that your immersion blender will comfortably fit inside. Place the butter in the container and then melt it in the […]

Seafood

Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta

INGREDIENTS:  8 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked according to package directions (half of a 1-pound box)  1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)  1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste  1 pound large shrimp, peeled, de-veined, and cleaned with tails off (I prefer 12-15 count shrimp)  1/2 teaspoon salt  1/2 teaspoon pepper  1/4 cup lemon juice […]

Desserts

Sharing orange and raspberry meringue recipe

Ingredients: 4 medium egg whites 1 cardamom pod, seeds removed and ground 200g caster sugar 2 tsp Tesco Finest raspberry coulis 80ml whipping cream 1 Jaffa Red orange, peeled and segmented 20g pomegranate seeds 10g pistachios mint leaves, to serve (optional) Method: Preheat the oven to gas ½, 130°C, fan 110°C. Using an electric whisk, […]

Pasta

15 Minute Lemon Pepper Pasta with Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/2 pound dry fusilli or medium-size twisted or tube-shaped pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound medium-size shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cups frozen chopped kale, spinach, broccoli rabe or other greens 1/3 cup dry white wine 1 lemon 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1/4 cup basil pesto 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions: Cook pasta according to package directions.  […]

Appetizers

Spinach Artichoke Squares

INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 scallions, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 2 cups roughly chopped artichoke hearts 12 ounces baby spinach 8 ounces cream cheese 2 sheets frozen puff pastry dough, thawed 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add […]

Desserts

Vanilla Layer Cake with Mango Curd

INGREDIENTS: Soak ½ cup (100 g) sugar Pinch of kosher salt 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise ½ cup (100 g) silver tequila Filling 1 envelope unflavored powdered gelatin (about 2½ tsp.) 1 (heaping) cup (200 g) fresh mango pieces (from 1 large ripe mango), puréed until smooth 6 Tbsp. (80 g) fresh lemon juice 1 […]

Dinner & Lunch

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Ingredients: For the Chickpea Salad: 1 15-ounce can chickpeas 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 red onion, peeled and sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, diced 1 orange bell pepper, diced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese For the Dressing: 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely minced or grated […]