Author: CookDiaries

Dinner & Lunch, Seafood

Shrimp with Chickpeas

This delicious shrimp with chickpeas recipe is easy to prepare, and is packed with intense flavor that will make you want seconds! Prep Time: 5 minutes minutesCook Time: 35 minutes minutesServings: 2 servings Ingredients Instructions Notes Nutrition Serving: 1serving | Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 60.05g | Protein: 33.13g | Fat: 6.92g | Saturated Fat: 1.04g […]

Cookie, Desserts

Easter Meringue Cookies

These easter meringue cookies are light and airy, crispy marshmallow cookies dipped in chocolate and either sprinkles or pecans. A fun and festive fat-free treat for springtime! Prep Time: 20Cook Time: 60Yield: 8 Dozen Ingredients Instructions

Liquid Gold

How to Make Italian Sauces

Italian sauces are amazingly delicious and are crucial to a number of Italian dishes. Anything from spaghetti and meatballs to fettuccini alfredo to pesto lasagna is nothing without a delicious sauce. Several people are intimidated when it comes to making a sauce for their Italian dishes. Many rather leave it to Nonna but making a […]

Risotto

Arugula and Basil Pesto Risotto with Sauteed Mushrooms

Arugula and Basil Pesto Risotto with Sauteed Mushrooms! Risotto is the epitome of Italian home cooking and comfort food. Learn to make this simple pesto risotto with sauteed mushrooms, it’s sinful, decadent and very comforting! Prep 10 minutes minutesCook 40 minutes minutes Ingredients For Arugula and Basil Pesto For the risotto For the Sauteed Mushrooms […]

Pasta

Zucchini Lasagna

Zucchini Lasagna is a low-carb, gluten free twist on your favorite Italian comfort food. This is an absolutely scrumptious way to use all that zucchini from your garden. Prep Time: 15 minutes minutesresting time: 10 minutes minutesCook Time: 1 hour hour 3 minutes minutesServings: 12 servings Ingredients  Instructions  Nutrition Calories: 423kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 26gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: […]

Sweet Treat

Tortas de la Abuela (Honey Soaked Fried Dough)

Tortas de la abuela are delicious Lent sweets from Spain. These honey-soaked fried dough fritters are totally delicious and are easy to make! Prep Time: 20 minutes minutesCook Time: 30 minutes minutesResting Time: 1 hour hourServings: 25 tortas Ingredients For the Fritter Dough For the Honey Glaze Instructions Notes Nutrition Serving: 1torta | Calories: 104.69kcal […]

Dinner & Lunch

A Drink That Is Always In Style

The Manhattan: A Classic American Cocktail The Manhattan is one of the most iconic and beloved cocktails in American history. Known for its elegance, simplicity, and timeless appeal, the Manhattan has captured the hearts of cocktail enthusiasts for generations. Whether sipped in a dimly lit bar in New York City or enjoyed at home, the […]

Cookie

Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie

There is NO better solution to sweet cravings than this Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie! It is thick, chunky, gooey, chocolatey, and takes only 30 minutes to make including the chilling time! And yes, this recipe does make just one cookie! Cook Time: 10 minPrep Time: 10 minYield: 1 cookie Ingredients Instructions Notes

Pasta

How to Make Shrimp and Porcini Mushroom Ravioli from Scratch

Ravioli is the quintessential Italian dish that combines the artistry of pasta-making with the delightful surprise of a delicious filling. In this recipe, we’re pairing succulent shrimp with earthy porcini mushrooms to create a flavor-packed filling, topped off with a rich, aromatic sauce. If you’ve ever wanted to make your own ravioli from scratch, this […]

Dinner & Lunch, Simple

Classic Tortilla

This easy and authentic Spanish omelette recipe combines egg, potato, onion, olive oil, and salt in what is the best tortilla you’ll try. Cook Time: 15 minutes minutesRest Time: 15 minutes minutesServings: 8 slices Ingredients Instructions Notes Nutrition Serving: 1slice | Calories: 215.41kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.41g | Protein: 7.97g | Fat: 11.05g | Saturated Fat: […]