Honey Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs

Ingredients:

• 6 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• Sesame seeds for garnish
• Sliced green onions for garnish

Culinary:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, and ginger.
3. Place chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the sauce over them.
4. Bake for 30-35 minutes, basting the chicken with the sauce every 10 minutes.
5. Once cooked, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Avocado Caprese Toast

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of sourdough bread, toasted
• 1 ripe avocado, mashed
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup fresh mozzarella, diced
• 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
• 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Culinary:

1. Spread mashed avocado evenly over the toasted sourdough slices.
2. Top with cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella.
3. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with fresh basil.
4. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa

Ingredients:

• 4 large bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup corn kernels
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Culinary:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, combine quinoa, black beans, corn, tomatoes, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Stuff each bell pepper with the quinoa mixture.
4. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
5. Top with shredded cheese and bake for another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
6. Serve hot with a side of salsa or guacamole.

Greek Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup granola
• 1/4 cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Culinary:

1. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt with honey and vanilla extract.
2. In a serving glass, layer half of the yogurt mixture.
3. Add a layer of granola and mixed berries.
4. Top with the remaining yogurt mixture, more granola, and berries.
5. Sprinkle with chia seeds and serve immediately.

Easy Garlic Herb Breadsticks

Ingredients:

• 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Culinary:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface and cut into strips.
3. Twist each strip and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Mix melted butter, garlic, oregano, parsley, and salt in a small bowl.
5. Brush the butter mixture over the dough strips.
6. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.