Author: CookDiaries

Pasta

Cacio e Pepe Potato Gnocchi

INGREDIENTS: 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 2 large eggs 2 tsp. kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 tbsp. butter 1/2 freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 1/4 c. freshly grated Pecorino DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400°. Poke potatoes all over with a fork […]

Desserts

Raspberry Cream Pie

Ingredients: 25 chocolate sandwich cookies, such as Oreos, plus chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs, for serving 4 tablespoons butter, melted  1 generous cup raspberries, plus more for serving 3 tablespoons sugar  Two 6-ounce containers raspberry yogurt  One 3.4-ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix  1 cup heavy cream Whipped cream, for serving Directions: Preheat the oven to […]

Cakes

Cast-Iron Cornmeal Cake with Buttermilk Cream

Pouring the batter into a hot skillet ensures a perfectly cooked, dark golden–bottomed crust with a fluffy, golden interior. To check for doneness, rely on the visual cues for browning—a cake tester will come out clean before the cake is cooked through. Ingredients: 3 large eggs How to Make It: Step 1: Place a 10-inch […]

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 […]