Author: CookDiaries

Seafood

Roasted Salmon, Potatoes & Green Beans

INGREDIENTS: 12 oz. small Yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oilkosher saltFreshly ground black pepper1 shallot, finely chopped2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice4 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-in. pieces8 oz. green beans1 1/4 lb. skinless salmon, cut into 4 pieces1/2 c. fresh basil leaves, torn DIRECTIONS: Heat oven to 450°F. On a large rimmed […]

Desserts

3-ingredient Peanut Butter Cups

Ingredients: for 6 servings 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted ½ cup creamy peanut butter(120 g) 1 cup chocolate(170 g), melted Preparation: Prepare a cupcake tin with 6 liners. Stir peanut butter and powdered sugar together until smooth. Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of chocolate in the bottom of each cupcake liner. Dollop 1 to 2 teaspoons of the peanut butter mixture on […]

Dinner & Lunch

Oven Baked Chicken Breast

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless & skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp salt Ground black pepper, to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a medium baking dish, place chicken, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper. […]

Soups & Salads

Steak Salad with White Beans and Peppers

Ingredients: Directions1 15 ounce can navy, cannellini, or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup whole sweet piquante peppers, halved, or sliced banana peppers ½ cup thinly sliced red onion 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 10 cups chopped lettuce 2 cups baby arugula Kosher salt and black pepper 1 pound boneless beef skirt steak, trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup plain fat-free […]

Desserts

CREAMY CHOCOLATE BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Silk unsweetened vanilla almond milk1/2 cup frozen blueberries (I like Wild Blueberries)3 tbsp avocado2 large soft Medjool dates, pitted (or sub 1–2 tbsp maple syrup)1 tbsp cacao powder1 tbsp hemp seeds or chia seeds1/2 tsp vanilla extract1/2 cup ice cubes INSTRUCTIONS: Place all ingredients except ice in a high speed blender or […]

Pasta

Vegan One Pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta Recipe

Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 14 oz mushrooms washed and sliced (400g) 2 shallots peeled and diced 4 garlic cloves peeled and minced 2 tsp rosemary or thyme finely chopped 3 1/3 cups vegetable stock or boiling water 12 oz spaghetti (350g) 2 1/2 cups dairy free milk such as cashew milk 2 tsp salt 2 tbsp nutritional yeast 2 tsp white miso Instructions: Place a large lidded frying pan over a medium high heat. The pan should be wide enough to […]

Seafood

Shrimp Scampi With Vermouth

Ingredients: 2 pounds shrimp, extra large, about 50 to 60 (peeled and deveined) 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup vermouth (dry)  2 cloves garlic (large, crushed) 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground)  3 tablespoons parsley (fresh, chopped)  3 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh, about 1 large lemon) Steps to Make It: Heat oil over medium-low heat in a large skillet. […]

Cakes

How to Make a Basic Vanilla Cake

Ingredients: For the cake 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar 4 eggs, room temperature 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 3/4 cups (330 g) cake flour 2 3/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, room temperature For the frosting 1 1/2 cups […]

Appetizers

Garlic Cheese Toast

Ingredients: ½ cup + 2 tablespoons salted butter softened, divided 2 cloves garlic minced ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded ¼ cup Monterey jack cheese ¼ cup parmesan cheese shredded salt & pepper to taste 10 slices thick white bread slightly dry Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter one side of the pieces of bread with the 2 tablespoons butter. Place on a baking sheet butter side down. Combine remaining butter, garlic […]

Pasta

Ratatouille pasta bake recipe

Ingredients: 500g frozen Mediterranean vegetables 2 tbsp olive oil 350g penne 400g tin chopped tomatoes 110g medium Cheddar, grated 40g mixed watercress, spinach & rocket Method: Heat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C. Toss the vegetables in a large baking dish, measuring about 20 x 30cm, and drizzle with the olive oil. Season […]