Vegan Lentil Stew

A hearty and healthy vegan lentil stew full of vegetables and spices that is great for saving money and reducing waste.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dry lentils
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

Run cold water over the lentils several times to clean them

Put olive oil in a big pot and heat it over medium-low heat

Toss in the chopped onion, carrots, and celery

For about 5 minutes, or until softened, saut

Garlic powder, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper should all be added

Go on and cook for two more minutes

Tomato dice, lentils, and vegetable broth should all be added

Bring up the temperature

Turn down the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are soft

Check the seasoning and make changes if needed

Serve hot, with fresh herbs on top if you want

Have fun!

Japanese-Style Fluffy Pancakes

Japanese-style fluffy pancakes are light, airy, and incredibly delicious. They are a perfect breakfast treat that will make your morning special.

Ingredients:

• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup cake flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Vegetable oil for cooking

Instructions:

Put the egg whites and yolks in two different bowls

As you whisk the egg yolks until they are pale and fluffy, add the sugar to the bowl

Add the vanilla extract and whole milk to the egg yolk mixture and mix them well with a whisk

Add the baking powder, salt, and cake flour all at once and mix them in the bowl until the batter is smooth

Beat the egg whites in the bowl until they form stiff peaks

Fold the beaten egg whites into the batter slowly until they are fully mixed in

Put a nonstick skillet or griddle on low heat and add a little vegetable oil to cover the bottom

Using a ladle, pour the pancake batter onto the pan to make thick pancakes that are about 4 inches across

Put the lid on top of the pan and cook for four to five minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown

Using a spatula, carefully flip the pancakes over

Put the lid back on and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, until both sides are golden brown and the pancakes are fluffy

Put the pancakes on a plate and add whipped cream, fresh fruit, or your favorite syrup on top

Spaghetti Squash with Spinach, Feta, Basil, and White Beans

Spinach, feta, basil, and white beans are just a few of the healthy foods that are in this spaghetti squash dish. It's a tasty, filling keto-friendly meal that can be eaten for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium spaghetti squash
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup cooked white beans
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Turn on the oven and heat it up to 400F 200C

Split the spaghetti squash in half down the middle, and then scoop out the seeds

Put the squash halves on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper, cut side down

After the oven is hot, bake the squash for 35 to 40 minutes, or until it is soft and a fork can easily go through it

Set the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat while the squash bakes

Add the minced garlic and cook for about one minute, until the garlic smells good

Put in some fresh spinach leaves and cook them for about two to three minutes, until they wilt

When the spaghetti squash is done, use a fork to pull the flesh apart into strands that look like spaghetti

Add the spaghetti squash strands to the pan with the spinach

Put cooked white beans, feta cheese crumbles, and basil leaves in the pan

Add salt and pepper to taste, then toss everything together until it's well mixed

Add two to three more minutes of cooking time until everything is hot

Enjoy your tasty spaghetti squash with spinach, feta, basil, and white beans while it's still hot!

Strawberry Pineapple Popsicles

Enjoy the tropical flavors of pineapple and the sweetness of strawberries in these refreshing popsicles. Perfect for a hot summer day or anytime you need a cool treat.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups strawberries, hulled and chopped
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 cup coconut water

Instructions:

In a blender, combine strawberries, pineapple chunks, honey or maple syrup, and coconut water

Blend until smooth

Pour the mixture into popsicle molds

Insert popsicle sticks into each mold

Freeze for at least 4 hours or until completely frozen

Once frozen, remove popsicles from molds and enjoy!

Grilled Chicken Sliders with BBQ Caramelized Onions and Chipotle Slaw

The smoky barbecue flavor, sweet caramelized onions, and spicy chipotle slaw in these Grilled Chicken Sliders go great together. The bite-sized meals are tasty and filling, and they're great for any event.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup coleslaw mix
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper sauce
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Slider buns, for serving

Instructions:

Warm up the grill over medium-high heat

BBQ sauce, salt, and pepper should be mixed with the ground chicken in a bowl

Mix the chicken and make small patties about the size of sliders

Put the patties on the grill and cook them for four to five minutes on each side, or until they are done and have grill marks

If you want, you can brush on more barbecue sauce while the food is cooking

Put olive oil in a pan and heat it over medium-low heat while the chicken patties are cooking on the grill

It will take about 10 to 15 minutes of stirring every now and then until the onions are caramelized and golden brown

Take it off the heat and set it aside

Put the coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, chipotle pepper sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a different bowl

To make the chipotle slaw, mix it well

Put a grilled chicken patty on the bottom half of each slider bun to put them together

Add a big spoonful of chipotle slaw and caramelized onions on top

Put the slider bun's top half on top

Enjoy the hot Grilled Chicken Sliders with BBQ Caramelized Onions and Chipotle Slaw!

Grilled Caesar Salad with Shrimp Sushi

This Grilled Caesar Salad with Shrimp Sushi is a creative take on traditional sushi. It has the tastes of a classic Caesar salad with grilled shrimp wrapped in sushi rice and nori seaweed. It's a tasty and refreshing sushi option that's great for any event.

Ingredients:

• 4 nori seaweed sheets
• 2 cups cooked sushi rice
• 1 cup grilled shrimp, chopped
• 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Soy sauce, for dipping

Instructions:

A nori sheet should be put on a bamboo sushi mat

Cover the nori with a thin layer of sushi rice, leaving about an inch of space at the top

In the middle of the rice, make a line of grilled shrimp, romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, and Parmesan cheese

With the bamboo mat, roll the sushi up tightly starting from the bottom and putting light pressure on it to seal

With a sharp knife, cut the sushi roll into small pieces that are easy to eat

You can dip them in soy sauce

Keto True Cod Chowder

A seafood chowder that is creamy and full of flavor, made with real cod chunks, coconut milk, and fragrant herbs. This chowder is low in carbs and doesn't have any dairy, so it's great for a cozy meal on a cold day.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb true cod fillets, cut into chunks
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 4 cups fish or vegetable broth
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup cauliflower florets
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

In a large pot, cook diced bacon over medium heat until crispy

Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot

Add diced onion and celery to the pot and saut until softened, about 5 minutes

Add minced garlic, dried thyme, dried oregano, and paprika

Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant

Pour in fish or vegetable broth and coconut milk

Bring to a simmer

Add cauliflower florets and simmer for 10-15 minutes until cauliflower is tender

Gently add cod chunks to the pot and simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until fish is cooked through

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon bits and chopped fresh parsley