Avocado Egg Toast

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado
• 2 slices of whole grain bread
• 2 eggs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Chili flakes (optional)

Culinary:

1. Toast the slices of bread until golden brown.
2. Mash the avocado in a bowl, adding lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook the eggs sunny side up or to your preference.
4. Spread the mashed avocado onto the toasted bread.
5. Top each slice with a cooked egg.
6. Sprinkle with chili flakes if desired and serve immediately.

Caprese Salad Skewers

Ingredients:

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1 block fresh mozzarella, cut into cubes
• Fresh basil leaves
• Balsamic glaze
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Wooden skewers

Culinary:

1. Thread a cherry tomato onto a skewer.
2. Next, add a basil leaf, followed by a cube of mozzarella.
3. Repeat the process until the skewer is full.
4. Arrange the skewers on a serving plate.
5. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
6. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.

Garlic Butter Shrimp

Ingredients:

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Culinary:

1. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
4. Stir in the remaining butter and lemon juice.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients:

• 4 bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
• 1 cup quinoa, cooked
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Culinary:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa mixture.
4. Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
5. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and sprinkle with cheese.
6. Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Serve hot.

Banana Oat Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup milk (any kind)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Butter or oil for cooking

Culinary:

1. Blend bananas, eggs, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, milk, and vanilla in a blender until smooth.
2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a little butter or oil.
3. Pour small amounts of batter onto the skillet to form pancakes.
4. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges are set, then flip and cook until golden brown.
5. Repeat with remaining batter.
6. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.