Author: CookDiaries

Appetizers

Corn Ribs

Crispy corn ribs coated in creamy, zesty Mexican street corn flavor. They’re bold, fun, and totally addictive. Prep Time: 10 minutes minutesCook Time: 10 minutes minutesServings: 4 Servings Ingredients  Corn Ribs Elote Sauce Instructions  Notes Nutrition Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 178mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: […]

Desserts

Buttermilk Ice Cream

We think of this flavor as old-fashioned in the best way possible. It evokes an earlier time, when butter was churned at home by hand. Buttermilk enhances any kind of fruit, creating an interplay of tartness and richness. Recipe information Ingredients 5 large egg yolks ¾ cup sugar 1½ cups heavy cream ½ cup 1% […]

Risotto

Mushroom Risotto

Nothing beats homemade risotto! So elegant, rich and oh so velvety-creamy, made with white wine, thyme, and fresh Parmesan. Ingredients for the stock mixture Equipment Instructions for the stock mixture

Desserts, Sweet Treat

Mascarpone-Filled Cake With Sherried Berries

Indulge in the perfect blend of creamy richness and fruity elegance with this Mascarpone-Filled Cake with Sherried Berries. Delicately layered with a luscious mascarpone filling and topped with vibrant berries soaked in sweet sherry, this dessert is a sophisticated showstopper ideal for special occasions or a luxurious treat any day of the week. Recipe information […]

Soups & Salads

Caprese Salad

Caprese salad (a.k.a. Insalata Caprese or “salad from Capri”) is a classic, crowd-pleasing appetizer, side dish, or light lunch that’s as refreshing as it is easy to prepare. The recipe originated in the 1950s at the Trattoria da Vincenzo for lunchtime regulars they’d simply order a ripe tomato picked off the vine, which would be […]

Cookie, Party Bites

Ritz Cracker Cookies

Sweet and salty, this is a treat you may find hard to resist. Not much can beat a Reese’s candy sandwiched between two buttery crackers then dipped in chocolate. Prep Time 15 minutes minsServings 15 Ingredients   Instructions  Nutrition Calories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 134mgFiber: 5gSugar: 17g

Soups & Salads

Summer Vegetable Soup With Pistou

This soup is designed both for longevity and nutrition an easy option packed with lots of good things to get you through the week, especially the kind where something needs to give but you don’t want it to be a delicious, nourishing homemade meal. While you can cook this soup up almost anytime, it is […]

Seafood

Soy-Glazed Salmon Bowls

Weeknight-ready bowl food at its best, this recipe marries saucy chunks of salmon with a fresh marinated salad made of blanched green beans and juicy cherry tomatoes. Recipe information Ingredients 1 1″ piece ginger, peeled, finely grated 1 garlic clove, finely grated ¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tsp. […]

Soups & Salads

Yogurt and Cucumber Soup

As the heat of the summer ramps up, this luscious chilled yogurt soup, packed with fresh and dried mint, is an incredibly refreshing and cooling appetizer that makes me feel like I’m taking a dip in the cold mountainous streams of northern Iran. It’s one of those dishes that is initially met with some skepticism […]

Risotto

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Cauliflower Rice Risotto

The creamiest, low carb, good for you risotto complete with seared prawns, garlic and wine! In less than half the time it takes to make a normal Risotto. All in one pan at the cheap cost of zero guilt! Prep Time: 5 minutes minsCook Time: 5 minutes minsServings: 5 Ingredients  Instructions  Notes Fresh or frozen […]