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]]>Ingredients:
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup of tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or a mix of dried herbs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- Optional additions: mushrooms, corn, diced tomatoes, zucchini, or black beans
(@vgnkate)Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Wash peppers, remove tops, seeds, and membranes. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté onions and garlic until translucent. Add ground meat or substitute, cooking until browned. Include any optional vegetables, cooking until soft.
- Mix in cooked rice or quinoa, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and herbs until combined and heated.
- Spoon the filling into each pepper and place them upright in a baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, top with cheese, and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
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]]>Ingredients:
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet onto the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Brush the olive oil mixture evenly over the puff pastry sheet.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pastry. Arrange the thinly sliced zucchini on top of the cheese in a single layer, slightly overlapping each slice.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the zucchini slices. Bake the tart in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the zucchini is tender.
- Once baked, remove the tart from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, and serve the delicious zucchini tart warm or at room temperature.
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]]>Ingredients:
- 8 ounces ramen noodles
- 8 cups water
- 2 cups spinach
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- salt
- scallions
- 1/2 cup white miso paste
- 14 ounces tofu
- 5 grams dried seaweed
Instructions:
- Place a pot over a high heat. Pour water into the pot and then whisk in the miso paste and soy sauce. Chop up the spinach and the tofu as you wait for the water to boil.
- Once the pot of water is boiling, reduce the heat and add noodles, cooking for 3 minutes. Add the tofu and spinach and continue to cook for around another 30 seconds. Top with seaweed and scallions before serving.
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]]>The Ground Beef
The first thing you need is your ground beef, and make sure that it’s defrosted and easy to work with. Toss it all into a mixing bowl, and then throw in a half cup of breadcrumbs and two eggs. Add a few seasonings in there as well if you’re feeling adventurous.
Once you’re done mixing it all up, roll the mixture into multiple balls. The size of the balls is up to you but bear in mind that they’ll shrink once they’re getting cooked.
The Sauce
Next, get a sauce boiling in a pot over the stove. We personally like to use a full bottle of barbeque sauce, a half bottle of sweet chili, and half a cup of water. Toss some diced onions and garlic in there as well. Finally, to give it that extra dose of sweetness, add in a half cup of brown sugar.
Combining It All
Once your sauce is bubbling, place the uncooked meatballs into the pot, one by one. Cover the pot and let it sit for around an hour while mixing it around occasionally. Your meatballs should be ready to go by the end of it!
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]]>Mac & Cheese
Place your macaroni in a large bowl and grate some cheese over it. Then, pour a generous amount of cooking liquid into the mix. Place some cling wrap over the bowl and poke holes in it before placing it in the microwave. Continue to microwave the bowl until the pasta is cooked.
Cauliflower Cheese
Cut one large cauliflower into bite-sized pieces. Place the pieces in a microwave-friendly bowl and add 150 grams of cheddar cheese. Drizzle it with some hot English mustard, whole milk, and thyme leaves before microwaving for eight minutes.
Scrambled Eggs
Crack two eggs and use a fork to mix them. Add two tablespoons of milk before sprinkling some salt over the mixture. Warm the eggs in the microwave for 30 seconds before removing them, beating them again, and warming them further. Once ready, put them on some toast.
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]]>Ingredients:
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 4 slices Tuscan bread
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Sea salt
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions:
- Add the chopped tomatoes to a bowl and drizzle in olive oil. Toss the tomatoes and allow them to marinate for 10 minutes.
- On a grill, toast the bread slices until they are golden brown. Take them out when ready and rub the bread slices with the raw garlic cloves.
- Spread the tomatoes over each slice of bread. Sprinkle the basil leaves over each Bruschetta and drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
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]]>Ingredients:
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cook macaroni to al dente, adding broccoli for the last 3 minutes. Once done, drain the water.
- Melt butter in a pot, blend in flour to form a roux, then gradually whisk in milk.
- Add onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, cooking until thick.
- Next, mix in 2 1/2 cups cheddar and Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine the sauce with the macaroni and broccoli.
- Place mixture in a greased dish, top with remaining cheddar, and bake 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
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]]>Ingredients:
Spice Mix:
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon turmeric
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cloves
- 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper (adjust based on your heat preference)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Shawarma:
- 1 pound chicken thighs (or beef/lamb if preferred), thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- Yogurt or tahini sauce, for serving
- Fresh vegetables (tomato, cucumber, lettuce) for garnish
- Pita bread, for serving
Instructions:
- Combine cumin, coriander, garlic powder, paprika, turmeric, ground cloves, cayenne, salt, and pepper for shawarma flavor.
- Marinate chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spice mix. Refrigerate the meat for 1 hour or overnight.
- Cook the chicken in a pan until seared, adding onions to caramelize.
- Warm pita, spread with yogurt or tahini, add meat, onions, veggies, and extra spice.
- Serve with hummus or salad for a complete meal.
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]]>Ingredients:
- 1 head of cauliflower
- Jerusalem spice blend, enough to fully coat the cauliflower
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup sesame paste
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 cup cold water
- Toppings of choice: lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, and pickles
- Fresh pita cut in halves
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Instructions:
- Bring a pot of water to a rapid boil and cook the cauliflower in it for a few minutes until it is softened.
- Heat a nonstick pan with olive oil.
- Cut up the cauliflower in pieces and fully coat it in the Jerusalem spices.
- Fry the cauliflower until it is fully cooked and crispy.
- Heat your pitas on the stove or grill for a few minutes on each side.
- Make homemade tahini by adding equal parts of sesame paste, cold water, and lemon juice.
- Assemble the sandwiches, add toppings, and drizzle with tahini.
- Serve with some homemade french fries or as is and enjoy!
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]]>Ingredients:
- 1 pound of lean ground meat (red or lamb)
- 1 onion shredded
- 3 zucchinis
- Tablespoon of Jerusalem spice blend (cumin, allspice, coriander, garlic, and paprika)
- Juice of one lemon
- Fresh chopped parsley
- ½ cup long-grain rice, rinsed well
- ½ cup water
- One can of diced tomatoes with juice
- 2 teaspoons of single origin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a bowl mix together the rice, ground beef, spices, diced tomato, olive oil, and chopped parsley.
- With a knife, remove the top of the zucchini and hollow out the insides to make room for the stuffing.
- Lightly grease the bottom of a pan. Add the tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
- Add the stuffed veggies, and cook on low heat with a pan covered and cook for about an hour until the rice is soft and the meat is cooked.
- Serve and enjoy!
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