Avocado Toast

Ingredients:

• 2 slices whole grain bread
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 small tomato, sliced
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional toppings: red pepper flakes, feta cheese, sliced radishes

Culinary:

1. Toast the slices of bread until golden brown.
2. While the bread is toasting, mash the ripe avocado in a bowl with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread the mashed avocado evenly onto the toasted bread slices.
4. Top with sliced tomatoes and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
5. Add any optional toppings as desired.
6. Serve immediately for a quick and nutritious breakfast or snack.

Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Culinary:

1. Rinse quinoa under cold water and drain.
2. In a saucepan, bring water or vegetable broth to a boil.
3. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
4. Transfer cooked quinoa to a large mixing bowl and let it cool.
5. Add diced cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and chopped parsley to the bowl.
6. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice over the salad.
7. Add crumbled feta cheese and toss everything together until well combined.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
10. Serve chilled as a refreshing and nutritious salad.

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.

Classic Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Butter and maple syrup for serving

Culinary:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In another bowl, whisk together butterm