Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe avocados
• 4 slices whole-grain bread
• 4 eggs
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chili flakes (optional)

Culinary:

1. Toast the slices of bread until golden brown.
2. In a bowl, mash the avocados with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread the mashed avocado evenly on each slice of toast.
4. Bring a pot of water to a simmer, add vinegar, and poach the eggs for 3-4 minutes.
5. Place a poached egg on top of each avocado toast.
6. Sprinkle with chili flakes if desired, and serve immediately.

Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp dried oregano

Culinary:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic and spinach until wilted.
3. Mix in the feta cheese and oregano, then season with salt and pepper.
4. Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket.
5. Stuff each pocket with the spinach and feta mixture, and secure with toothpicks.
6. Place the stuffed chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
7. Remove toothpicks and serve hot with your favorite side dish.

Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients:

• 8 ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)

Culinary:

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until softened.
2. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes until they start to break down.
3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes.
4. Add the fresh basil leaves and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
5. Stir in the heavy cream if desired, and season with salt and pepper.
6. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, then serve hot with crusty bread.

Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 4 tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped chives for garnish

Culinary:

1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the butter and garlic until fragrant.
3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
4. Add the garlic butter and heavy cream to the potatoes.
5. Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy, then season with salt and pepper.
6. Garnish with chopped chives and serve warm.

Banana Oat Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Butter for cooking

Culinary:

1. In a blender, combine bananas, oats, eggs, milk, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth.
2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter.
3. Pour 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
4. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until bubbles form and the edges are set.
5. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter as needed.
6. Serve the pancakes with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or yogurt.