Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
• 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

Culinary:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add sliced chicken breast to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
3. Add minced garlic and mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Pour teriyaki sauce and soy sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to combine.
5. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until sauce is heated through and thickened.
6. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
7. Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.
8. Enjoy this flavorful and satisfying teriyaki chicken stir-fry!

Classic Margherita Pizza

Ingredients:

• 1 pre-made pizza dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• Fresh basil leaves
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Culinary:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. Roll out pizza dough on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
3. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
4. Arrange sliced mozzarella cheese and tomato slices on top of the sauce.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
7. Remove from oven and top with fresh basil leaves.
8. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil before slicing and serving.
9. Enjoy this classic and delicious Margherita pizza!

Honey Garlic Salmon

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish

Culinary:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, and sesame oil.
3. Place salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
4. Brush honey garlic sauce over the salmon fillets.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
6. Remove from oven and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
7. Enjoy this sweet and savory honey garlic salmon!

Vegetable Quesadillas

Ingredients:

• 4 large flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup diced bell peppers (assorted colors)
• 1 cup diced red onion
• 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Vegetable oil for cooking

Culinary:

1. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
2. Add diced bell peppers and red onion to the skillet and sauté until tender.
3. Add black beans, corn kernels, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine.
4. Place a flour tortilla on a flat surface and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over half of the tortilla.
5. Top the cheese with the vegetable mixture and fold the tortilla in half.
6. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
7. Heat a clean skillet over medium heat and cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
8. Remove from heat and slice each quesadilla into wedges.
9. Serve hot with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
10. Enjoy these delicious and satisfying vegetable quesadillas!

Caprese Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 large tomatoes, sliced
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Culinary:

1. Arrange tomato slices and fresh mozzarella slices on a serving platter, alternating them.
2. Tuck fresh basil leaves between the tomato and mozzarella slices.
3. Drizzle balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil over the salad.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.
6. Enjoy this simple and elegant Caprese salad!