Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ingredients:
- 4 bell peppers, tops removed and seeds removed
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1/2 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a skillet, cook the ground meat until browned. Add tomato sauce, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in cooked quinoa or rice.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and bake for 20-25 minutes until the peppers are tender.
Serving Suggestion:
Pair with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Recipe 3: Creamy Chicken Alfredo
Ingredients:
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced thinly
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups cooked fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and let the sauce thicken. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce and top with chicken slices.
Serving Suggestion:
Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Recipe 4: Beef Stroganoff
Ingredients:
- 1 pound beef sirloin, sliced thinly
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the beef until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and mushrooms until softened.
- Add beef broth, sour cream, and Dijon mustard. Stir until combined and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return the beef to the skillet and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Serving Suggestion:
Serve over egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
Recipe 5: Vegetable Lasagna
Ingredients:
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce. Add a layer of noodles, ricotta cheese, spinach, zucchini, and mozzarella. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Top with Parmesan cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
Serving Suggestion:
Serve with a side of garlic bread.
Sweet Main Courses
Recipe 1: Maple-Glazed Salmon
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a bowl, mix maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and ground ginger.
- Brush the mixture over the salmon fillets and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
Serving Suggestion:
Serve with roasted sweet potatoes.
Recipe 2: Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients:
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Mix mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon.
- Spread the mixture in a baking dish and top with mini marshmallows.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the marshmallows are golden.
Serving Suggestion:
Serve warm as a sweet main dish.