Author: CookDiaries

Soups & Salads

Mexican Lime Soup

INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp. of Oil 1 Cup of Onion (chopped) 3 Garlic Cloves (minced) 2 Tsp. of Fresh Jalapeno (diced) 3 Tsp. of Cumin 1 Tsp. of Oregano 6 Cups of Vegetable Broth 2 Cans (10-ounces each) of Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies Juice of a Lime + 1 Lime (cut into wedges) 2 Avocados […]

Pasta

Broccoli and red pepper pasta

Ingredients: 275g gluten-free/wholegrain pasta1 large courgette, diced400g broccoli, cut into small florets250g asparagus or green beans, cut into 1.5cm pieces1 large red pepper, finely diced2 garlic cloves, crushedZest 1 lemon1 tbsp extra-virgin olive or chilli oil1½ tbsp balsamic vinegarSmall bunch fresh basil Method : Cook the pasta in a large pan according to the pack […]

Seafood

Market Suya (Nigerian Skewers)

INGREDIENTS: For the suya spice blend: 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper 1 ½ tablespoons roasted peanuts, ground into a fine powder 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder ½ tablespoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 Maggi bouillon cubes, crushed For the suya: 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 […]

Desserts

Small Batch Brownies

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup M&M candies Instructions: Preheat the oven to 325, and line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment […]

Dinner & Lunch, Pasta

Grandma’s Lasagna

Ingredients: For the meat sauce: 3 pounds ground chuck 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, chopped 1 tablespoon basil 1 tablespoon oregano 1 tablespoon salt 1 12-ounce can tomato paste 12 ounces water For the cheese filling: 16 ounces cottage cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons parsley flakes 3 eggs, beaten To assemble lasagna: Mozzarella and provolone cheese, sliced 6 lasagna noodles Pepperoni Directions: For […]

Soups & Salads

SALMON AVOCADO SALAD

INGREDIENTS: 4 wild salmon fillets, 4 oz each 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, divided 3/4 teaspoon dried parlsey 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt fresh black pepper, to taste 1/4 cup chopped red onion 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, recommend: Braggs 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 8 ounces […]

Desserts

Balanced Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie

Ingredients: 1 cup of U.S. Highbush Blueberries fresh or frozen 1-2 cups of unsweetened coconut milk If you choose to skip the protein powder, we recommend using soy milk for added protein ½ banana 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter 2 cups of spinach 1 teaspoon of chia seeds OPTIONAL: 1-2 scoops of protein powder OPTIONAL: Ice as needed for desired consistency Instructions : Add everything to a blender and […]

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 […]