Avocado Toast with Poached Egg

Ingredients:

• 2 slices whole grain bread
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 large eggs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Red pepper flakes (optional)
• Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)

Culinary:

1. Toast the slices of bread until golden brown.
2. In a small bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread the mashed avocado on the toasted bread slices.
4. In a pot of simmering water, poach the eggs until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
5. Place a poached egg on top of each avocado toast.
6. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and chopped cilantro or parsley if desired.
7. Serve immediately.

Greek Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup granola
• 1/2 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp chia seeds (optional)

Culinary:

1. In a glass or bowl, layer half of the Greek yogurt.
2. Top with half of the granola and half of the mixed berries.
3. Repeat the layers with the remaining yogurt, granola, and berries.
4. Drizzle with honey.
5. Sprinkle chia seeds on top if desired.
6. Serve immediately as a healthy breakfast or snack.

Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Culinary:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2. Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish and pour the honey garlic sauce over them.
3. Let the salmon marinate for at least 15 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
5. Bake the salmon for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
7. Serve hot with your choice of side dishes.

Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Croutons for garnish (optional)

Culinary:

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
3. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Stir in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
6. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth.
7. Stir in heavy cream and chopped basil.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve hot, garnished with croutons if desired.

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas
• 1 cup almond milk
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Ice cubes (optional)

Culinary:

1. In a blender, combine bananas, almond milk, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Add ice cubes if desired and blend again until smooth.
4. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.