Avocado Toast

Ingredients:

• 2 slices whole grain bread
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 small tomato, sliced
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• Handful of arugula leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional toppings: poached egg, feta cheese, chili flakes

Culinary:

1. Toast the whole grain bread slices until golden brown.
2. Mash the ripe avocado and spread it evenly on the toasted bread slices.
3. Top with sliced tomato, red onion, and arugula leaves.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Add optional toppings if desired, such as a poached egg, crumbled feta cheese, or chili flakes.
6. Serve immediately as a nutritious and delicious breakfast or snack!

Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Ingredients:

• 4 large portobello mushrooms
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 ball fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
• Handful of fresh basil leaves, chopped
• Balsamic glaze for drizzling
• Salt and pepper to taste

Culinary:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Remove stems from portobello mushrooms and gently scrape out the gills.
3. In a bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, diced mozzarella cheese, and chopped basil leaves.
4. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Stuff each portobello mushroom with the tomato, mozzarella, and basil mixture.
6. Place stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, until cheese is melted and mushrooms are tender.
7. Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
8. Enjoy these flavorful and satisfying caprese stuffed mushrooms!

One-Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp and Asparagus

Ingredients:

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Culinary:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Arrange shrimp and asparagus on a large baking sheet.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, lemon juice, and melted butter.
4. Drizzle the garlic butter mixture over the shrimp and asparagus.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
8. Enjoy this easy and flavorful one-pan meal!

Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado slices

Culinary:

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion and bell pepper to the pot and cook until softened.
3. Add minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin to the pot, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in black beans, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes with their juices.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Simmer chili for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors are well blended.
7. Serve hot with optional toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or avocado slices.
8. Enjoy this hearty and comforting vegetarian chili!

Baked Honey Garlic Salmon

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish

Culinary:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, and lemon juice.
4. Brush the honey garlic mixture over the salmon fillets.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
7. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
8. Enjoy this sweet and savory baked honey garlic salmon!