Mango Avocado Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe mangoes, diced
• 2 avocados, diced
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• Salt and pepper to taste

Culinary:

1. In a large bowl, combine the mangoes, avocados, red onion, and red bell pepper.
2. Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Gently toss all ingredients together until well mixed.
5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.

Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste

Culinary:

1. In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
2. Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
4. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
5. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

• 4 large bell peppers
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 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 cheese (optional)

Culinary:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
3. In a large bowl, mix together quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Stuff each bell pepper with the quinoa mixture and place them in a baking dish.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
6. Remove the foil, sprinkle with cheese (if using), and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients:

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Culinary:

1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
3. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Stir in cooked spaghetti, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and lemon juice.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Caprese Avocado Toast

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe avocados
• 4 slices of whole-grain bread
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella, diced
• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
• Fresh basil leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste

Culinary:

1. Toast the whole-grain bread slices to desired crispiness.
2. Mash the avocados in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
3. Spread the mashed avocado evenly on each toast slice.
4. Top with halved cherry tomatoes and diced fresh mozzarella.
5. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
6. Serve immediately.