Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots

Ingredients:

• 6 large carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Culinary:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, toss the carrot sticks with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
4. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
5. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
6. Serve warm.

Mango Avocado Salsa

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt to taste

Culinary:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the diced mango, avocado, red onion, and jalapeño.
2. Add the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
3. Gently mix all ingredients together, being careful not to mash the avocado.
4. Season with salt to taste.
5. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Spicy Honey Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients:

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
• Salt and pepper to taste

Culinary:

1. In a bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes.
2. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until pink and opaque.
5. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
6. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
7. Serve immediately.

Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Culinary:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and thyme.
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
3. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and coat them in the marinade. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
5. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
6. Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Chocolate Banana Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup milk (or any milk alternative)
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 banana, sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Culinary:

1. In a mason jar or bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, chia seeds, cocoa powder, honey, and vanilla extract.
2. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
3. Top with banana slices.
4. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4 hours.
5. In the morning, stir the oats, add more milk if desired, and enjoy!