Author: CookDiaries

Soups & Salads

Green Goddess Pasta Salad

Pasta salad is a classic summer potluck side, but in my opinion, it deserves a refresh. That’s where this green goddess pasta salad comes in. It’s bright green with a zesty, super-fresh green goddess dressing and some extra veggies mixed in to make it feel more like a hearty salad than a pasta dish. Yields: […]

Dinner & Lunch, Simple

Sheet Pan Chicken Gyros With Avocado Tzatziki

Who doesn’t love a good sheet pan recipe? These easy throw-and-go dinners are colorful, flavorful ways to end the day. This Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken Gyro With Avocado Crema Tzatziki brings the heat not to mention a cool, creamy dip. Break out the Greek yogurt, open the produce drawer and get slicing! Ingredients: Marinade Ingredients […]

Desserts, Sweet Treat

Baklava

This baklava is flaky, crisp, tender and perfectly balanced with the honey-lemon syrup. This homemade baklava is so much better than any store-bought version.  Prep Time: 1 hour hrCook Time: 1 hour hr 15 minutes minsYield: 30 Ingredients  Instructions Prep: Start with your honey sauce (which needs time to cool as baklava bakes). How to […]

Lobster

Lobster Tail with Garlic Lemon Butter

This is the only Lobster tails recipe you’ll ever need, plus it’s surprisingly easy to make! The broiled lobster meat is so juicy and tender, and you’ll enjoy each bite dipped into the warm garlic lemon butter. Prep Time: 15minutes minsCook Time: 15minutes minsYield: 4 Ingredients  Instructions How to Prepare/Butterfly Lobster Tails: How to Make Broiled Lobster Tails: Notes […]

Appetizers, Simple

Melon Prosciutto Skewers

The classic sweet and salty combination of cantaloupe and prosciutto will never go out of style, and the addition of fresh basil and creamy mozzarella makes a good thing even better. Yields:12 serving(s)Prep Time:1 day 15 mins Ingredients Directions Nutrition Calories103 Fat6 g Saturated fat3 g Cholesterol25 mg Sodium531 mg Carbohydrates4 g Fiber0 gSugar4 g […]

Dinner & Lunch

Moroccan Seffa

A classic Moroccan dish of steamed, sweetened couscous or broken vermicelli. Chicken, lamb or beef is cooked in a butter and saffron sauce and buried within a mound of the couscous or broken vermicelli. Prep Time 30minutes minsCook Time 2hours hrs 30minutes minsTotal Time 3hours hrsYield 8 servings Equipment Ingredients For the Couscous or Chaariya Optional – If Including Raisins For […]

Seafood, Soups & Salads

Italian Fish and Vegetable Stew

(also known as Cioppino or Cacciucco, depending on the region) is a hearty, rustic dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean. Rooted in coastal Italian traditions, this stew combines fresh fish, shellfish, and seasonal vegetables simmered in a savory tomato-based broth infused with garlic, herbs, and a splash of white wine. Perfectly balanced […]

Simple

Glazed Torn Beets With Pistachio Butter and Mint

Beets get the full luxe treatment here. First, they’re roasted, then torn into chunks and cooked in a sticky maple-Dijon-balsamic glaze until lightly charred. The craggy crevices of the torn beets allow them to absorb all the flavors of the tangy glaze, which mellows some of their natural sweet earthiness. Ingredients Glaze 2½ Tbsp. pure […]

Dinner & Lunch, Simple

Tomato & Cheese Rice Tart

There’s something deeply comforting about the smell of baked cheese wafting through the kitchen, mingled with the subtle sweetness of ripe tomatoes. This Tomato and Cheese Rice Tart brings together simple pantry staples in a way that feels both elevated and familiar ! Ingredients Breakdown Rice Crust: Filling: Method: Step-by-Step Instructions Tips & Creative Twists […]

Seafood, Simple

Smoked Salmon Canapés on Rye Crisps

This elegant bite-sized treat is a timeless favorite at cocktail parties, holiday gatherings, and wellness-focused events alike. A Modern Spin on a Classic Favorite Traditionally, canapés are made with white bread or buttery crackers, topped with rich spreads and cured meats or seafood. This version embraces the same refined presentation but opts for whole-food ingredients […]