Here are the detailed recipes for the meals I’ve mentioned earlier.

  1. Sunrise Shakshuka:
    Ingredients:
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 4 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 large eggs
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 cups spinach
  • Olive oil

Method:

  • Heat oil in a large pan. Add onions and bell peppers, cook until soft.
  • Add garlic, cumin, and paprika. Cook for another minute.
  • Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down and become saucy.
  • Stir in the spinach until wilted.
  • Make wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into each well.
  • Cover the pan and cook until the eggs are done to your liking.
  • Season with salt, serve with crusty bread.
  1. Mediterranean Quinoa Salad:
    Ingredients:
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
  • Lemon vinaigrette (1/4 cup olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, 1 garlic clove minced, salt and pepper to taste)

Method:

  • Cook quinoa as per package instructions, let it cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine quinoa, cucumber, bell pepper, chickpeas, olives, and feta cheese.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad, toss to combine.
  1. Thai Basil Chicken Stir-fry:
    Ingredients:
  • 500g chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bird’s eye chili, finely chopped
  • 2 cups Thai basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Oil for frying

Method:

  • Heat oil in a wok, add garlic and chili, fry until fragrant.
  • Add chicken and stir-fry until cooked.
  • Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Stir well.
  • Add basil leaves, stir quickly until wilted.
  • Serve with steamed jasmine rice.
  1. Baked Zucchini Fries:
    Ingredients:
  • 2 zucchinis
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

  • Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut zucchinis into fries-like strips.
  • Dredge zucchini strips in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and then coat in a mixture of Panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
  • Arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
  1. Berry-Mint Infused Water:
    Ingredients:
  • 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
  • 10 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • Water

Method:

  • In a large pitcher, add berries, mint leaves, and lemon slices.
  • Fill the pitcher with water, stir well.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to infuse.

Enjoy




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