Food Recipes | March 07, 2024

Caprese Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 large ripe tomatoes
• 1 ball fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
• Salt and pepper to taste

Culinary:

1. Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese into 1/4 inch thick slices.
2. Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices on a serving platter, alternating them and overlapping slightly.
3. Tear the basil leaves into small pieces and scatter them over the tomatoes and mozzarella.
4. Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze over the salad.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.

Garlic Butter Shrimp

Ingredients:

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Culinary:

1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
5. Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle chopped parsley over the shrimp.
6. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

• 4 large bell peppers
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Culinary:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onion, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
4. Stuff each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture, pressing gently to pack it in.
5. Place stuffed bell peppers in the prepared baking dish.
6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
7. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until peppers are tender and filling is cooked through.
8. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Caprese Grilled Cheese

Ingredients:

• 4 slices bread
• 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Balsamic glaze for drizzling (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Culinary:

1. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
2. Butter one side of each bread slice.
3. Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, on the skillet.
4. Layer mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, and basil leaves on top of the bread slice.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side up.
7. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
8. Remove from skillet and let cool for a minute before slicing.
9. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, if desired, before serving.

Vegetable Stir Fry

Ingredients:

• 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and snap peas)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• Salt and pepper to taste

Culinary:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add minced garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add mixed vegetables to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch.
5. Pour the sauce over the vegetables in the skillet.
6. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Remove from heat and serve hot as a delicious and healthy meal.