Author: CookDiaries

Seafood

Prawn Soft Tortillas

INGREDIENTS : PRAWN TORTILLAS 1 x Any of The De Costi Flavoured Prawn range 6 Mini Soft Tortillas, warmed 2 cups red Cabbage Slaw, thinly chopped 1 small Lebanese cucumber, thinly sliced TO SERVE Lime wedges METHOD: PRAWN TORTILLAS Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the De Costi Flavoured Prawns […]

Seafood

Garlic seared shrimp

Ingredients: olive oil 4 tsp, extra-virgin, divided uncooked shrimp 20 large, peeled and deveined garlic clove(s) 6 medium clove(s), minced paprika 1½ tsp, pimentón variety (sweet smoked paprika) fresh parsley 1 Tbsp, chopped cilantro 1 Tbsp, fresh, chopped (plus more for garnish) fresh lemon juice ½ tsp table salt 1 pinch Instructions: Heat a large skillet over high heat […]

Pasta

Bucatini all’Amatriciana

Ingredients : BUCATINI ALL’AMATRICIANA : 100g of guanciale, or good quality pancetta, diced into 0.5cm cubes 400g of San Marzano tomatoes, (1 tin) 1/2 onion, diced (optional) 1/2 red chilli, diced (optional) 50ml of white wine olive oil 400g of bucatini pasta Pecorino Romano, to grate on top basil leaves, torn Method : 1-To begin, slowly heat the diced […]

Bread

Gluten Free Banana Bread

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups bananas, mashed (about 3 ripe bananas) 1/4 cup almond, peanut, or cashew butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1/2 cup coconut flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  2. In a bowl or standing mixer place the first […]

Breakfast

Traditional Khachapuri

Ingredients: Dough: 3 1/3 cups (835 mL)all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL)instant active dry yeast 2 tsp (10 mL)fine sea salt 1 1/2 cups (375 mL)water Filling: 8slices bacon 4breakfast sausages 5 tbsp (75 mL)olive oil, divided 2large potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) cubes 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL)salt, plus more for seasoning 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL)black pepper, plus more for seasoning […]

Desserts

COCONUT CREAM PIE BARS

INGREDIENTS: FOR THE CRUST: 8 ounces vanilla wafers, finely crushed 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted FOR THE CREAM CHEESE LAYER: 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup sweetened whipped cream* 24 vanilla wafers FOR THE PUDDING LAYER: 1 recipe vanilla pudding** 1 cup sweetened whipped cream* 3/4 cup sweetened flake coconut, toasted […]

Dinner & Lunch

Tri-tip Steak With Bearnaise Sauce | Emeril Lagasse

Ingredients: ¼ cup white wine vinegar ¼ cup white wine ¼ cup chopped fresh tarragon 1 tablespoon minced shallots 1 teaspoon white peppercorns 4 large egg yolks 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 pounds tri-tip steak 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation: In […]

Soups & Salads

“No-Tuna” Salad Sandwich

Ingredients: FOR THE SALAD: 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 3 tablespoons tahini 1 teaspoon Dijon or spicy brown mustard 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar ¼ cup diced red onion ¼ cup diced celery ¼ cup diced pickle 1 teaspoon capers, drained and loosely chopped Healthy pinch each sea salt and black […]

Pasta

Healthy Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups any shape pasta, uncooked 1 cup pasta water, reserved 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp pesto, divided 2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in halves 4 cups broccoli florets, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes, thinly sliced 1/2 cup (2 oz) Parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes […]

Dinner & Lunch

ASIAN GLAZED DRUMSTICKS

INGREDIENTS: 8 medium chicken drumsticks, skin removed olive oil spray, I used my Misto 3/4 cup water 1 tbsp Sriracha hot sauce, more or less to taste 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce 1 tbsp honey, or sugar 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp ginger, grated 2 tbsp chives or scallions, […]