Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients:

• 200g spaghetti
• 250g shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Culinary:

1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions and drain.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add shrimp, and cook for 2 minutes on each side.
3. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
4. Add butter and garlic to the same pan, cooking until fragrant.
5. Toss in the cooked spaghetti and shrimp, mixing well.
6. Sprinkle with parmesan and parsley, and serve hot.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

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

Culinary:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, mix quinoa, black beans, corn, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa mixture and place them in a baking dish.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the peppers are tender.
5. Sprinkle cheese on top and return to the oven for 5 minutes until melted.
6. Serve warm.

Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Culinary:

1. Place couscous in a bowl and pour boiling water over it. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. Fluff couscous with a fork and let it cool.
3. Add tomatoes, cucumber, feta, and mint to the couscous.
4. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Toss gently to combine.
5. Season with salt and pepper, then serve chilled.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 cup water chestnuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
• 1 head of butter lettuce, separated into leaves
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Culinary:

1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook until browned.
2. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil, cooking for 2 minutes.
3. Add water chestnuts and green onions, stirring to combine.
4. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
5. Spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce leaves and serve immediately.

Banana Oat Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup milk (or almond milk)
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Ice cubes

Culinary:

1. Place the banana, oats, milk, peanut butter, and cinnamon in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Add ice cubes and blend again until well combined.
4. Pour into a glass and enjoy.