Author: CookDiaries

Pasta

Rigatoni with Roasted Broccoli

Freshly grated Parmesan makes this bacon pasta dish together. INGREDIENTS: 4 cloves garlic, smashed 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets 1 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges 2 tbsp. olive oil 4 slices bacon 12 oz. rigatoni 1/2 c. grated Parmesan (2 ounces) kosher salt Pepper DIRECTIONS : Position racks to divide the oven […]

Breakfast

Breakfast Grilled Cheese Sandwich

INGREDIENTS: 8 whole eggs 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/8 cup milk 2 tbsp butter 8 slices colby cheddar cheese 12 strips cooked bacon 8 slices thick sliced white bread INSTRUCTIONS: whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper. in a large pan on medium heat, melt 1 tbsp butter and pour the egg mixture into the pan, rotating while it cooks, to make sure the egg cooks evenly. When it begins […]

Desserts

Iced berries with limoncello white chocolate sauce

Ingredients: 250ml/9fl oz double cream 4 tbsp limoncello liqueur 200g/7oz white chocolate, finely chopped 500g/1lb 2oz frozen mixed berries (unthawed) Method: Put the double cream and two tablespoons of the limoncello in a milk pan, and heat it until just about to come to the boil, but not actually boiling. Take the pan off the heat and add the white […]

Pasta

CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM FLORENTINE PASTA

Creamy pasta sauce with fresh mushrooms and spinach over chicken and fettuccine. INGREDIENTS: 6 small chicken breasts Flour, salt and pepper, for dredging 1 pound fettuccine, cooked according to package directions 4 Tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup flour 2 Tablespoons butter 2 cups chicken stock 2 cups cream (milk or half and half can be […]

Soups & Salads

Potato Leek Soup

INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 large leeks, white and light green parts only, roughly chopped (about 5 cups) 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 7 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth 2 bay leaves 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup heavy cream Chives, finely chopped, […]

Desserts

Food for the Gods

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour sifted 1 cup butter about 2 sticks 1 cup granulated sugar white, sifted 1 cup brown sugar 3 pieces raw eggs 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup dates chopped 1 cup walnuts chopped Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt then mix well. Cream the butter in a separate mixing bowl and add the sugar (white and brown) while continously […]

Pasta

Pastitsio | baked greek pasta with lamb

A delicious Greek inspired, baked pasta dish made with penne pasta, lamb bolognese and a béchamel sauce. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 2 pounds ground lamb ( or use half ground beef or ground turkey )  2 teaspoons kosher salt, more to taste 6 cloves garlic, rough chopped, or 2 tablespoons granulated garlic […]

Seafood

Lemon-crumbed fish with fennel, parsley and caper salad

INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped Finely grated zest of 2 lemons, plus lemon juice to drizzle 1 cup (70g) fresh breadcrumbs 2 tsp chopped lemon thyme or regular thyme leaves 2 tbs grated parmesan 4 x 200g skinless, boneless firm white fish fillets […]

Desserts

HEALTHY FROZEN STRAWBERRY DESSERT RECIPE

Ingredients: For the crumbs: 6 Tbsp Ghee, melted 1 1/2 Cups Oat Flour (GF if needed) 1/2 Cup Coconut sugar, packed 3/4 Cup Pecans finely chopped For the filling: 2 Egg whites 3/4 Cup Monkfruit (or granulated sweetener of choice) 15 oz Frozen whole strawberries partially thawed 2 Tbsp Lemon juice Instructions: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together all of the crumb ingredients. Spread the crumbs evenly onto a baking sheet and bake until […]

Dinner & Lunch

Classic Cheese Lasagna

What You Need: 1 container (32 oz.) POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese 3 cups KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided 1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 egg, beaten 1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce 12 lasagna noodles, cooked Let’s Make It: […]