Spicy Nacho Salad

This Spicy Nacho Salad will make your salads more interesting. The salad has crunchy tortilla chips, black beans, tomatoes, olives, cheese, and fresh greens. It's dressed in a tangy chili-cumin sauce and topped with a creamy spicy sauce. It's great for a quick and tasty meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of mixed greens
• 1 cup of tortilla chips, crushed
• 1 cup of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup of diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup of sliced black olives
• 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup of diced red onion
• 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup of sour cream
• 2 tablespoons of salsa
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Crush the tortilla chips and add them to a large bowl along with the black beans, tomatoes, black olives, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and red onion

Mix the chili powder, cumin, olive oil, and a little salt and pepper in a small bowl with a whisk

Add this dressing to the salad and mix it in

Add the dressing to the salad and gently toss it to cover all the ingredients

Put the sour cream and salsa in a different small bowl and mix them together to make a creamy, spicy dressing

Dress the salad with the creamy, spicy dressing, or put it on the side

Put chopped fresh cilantro on top of the salad

Serve your Spicy Nacho Salad right away and enjoy it!

Meringue Reindeer Cookies

For holiday parties, these cute and festive Meringue Reindeer Cookies are a great choice. These are fluffy and light, and they are sure to make everyone smile!

Ingredients:

• 4 large egg whites
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 12 pretzels twists
• 24 edible candy eyes
• 12 red M&M's for noses

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 225F 110C

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper

In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites until they become foamy

Add the cream of tartar, vanilla extract, and salt

Continue beating until soft peaks form

Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form

Transfer the meringue mixture to a piping bag fitted with a round tip

Pipe meringue onto the prepared baking sheets to create reindeer head shapes

Insert two pretzel twists as antlers into each reindeer head

Place candy eyes and a red M&M as the nose on each reindeer

Bake in the preheated oven for about 1

5 hours or until the meringue is dry and firm

Turn off the oven and let the cookies cool inside for an additional 1 hour

Remove from the oven and enjoy your adorable Meringue Reindeer Cookies!

Black Bean Rice Patties

Black bean rice patties are a tasty and wholesome vegetarian entre. These flavorful and protein-rich patties are adaptable and can be eaten as a burger or on their own.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked black beans, drained and mashed
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking

Instructions:

Mashed black beans, brown rice, breadcrumbs, red onion, cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper should all be combined in a big bowl

Blend the ingredients until they are well combined

After dividing the mixture into equal parts, form each into a patton

In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil

The patties should be cooked through and golden brown after 3 to 4 minutes on each side

Serve the black bean rice patties in a burger bun with your preferred toppings or with your preferred dipping sauce

The Most Millennial Avocado Toast Well and Full

With its creamy avocado, fresh vegetables, and whole grain bread, this avocado toast is the perfect meal for millennials. This meal is quick, healthy, and looks great on Instagram. It's great for breakfast, brunch, or a light lunch.

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado
• 2 slices of whole grain bread
• 1 small tomato, thinly sliced
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Handful of microgreens or sprouts, for garnish

Instructions:

Toast the whole grain bread until it turns golden brown

While that's going on, mash the avocado with salt, pepper, and lime juice in a bowl

Cover the toasted bread slices with the mashed avocado

Put thin slices of tomato and red onion on top of each slice

Add sprouts or microgreens as a garnish

Serve right away and enjoy!

Miso Soup with Sea Veggies

This vegan miso soup is full of sea vegetables, which add flavor and extra nutrients. This dish is great for any time of the day because it's comforting and healthy.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon miso paste
• 1 sheet nori, shredded
• 1/4 cup dried wakame seaweed
• 1/2 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes optional

Instructions:

In a pot, bring vegetable broth to a gentle boil

In a small bowl, dissolve miso paste in a bit of warm water and add it to the broth

Add nori, wakame, mushrooms, green onions, ginger, and garlic to the pot

Simmer for 5-7 minutes until seaweed is tender

Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and chili flakes if using

Serve hot and enjoy!

Smoky Vegan Black Bean Soup

This smoky vegan black bean soup is filling, tasty, and great for a cold night. When you mix black beans, tomatoes, and spices together, you get a hearty, filling soup that is also healthy and tasty.

Ingredients:

• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Juice of 1 lime
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

In a big pot, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat

Put in the minced garlic and chopped onion

Saut until the onions are soft

Add the cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika and stir them in

Cook for one more minute

Add tomato chunks, black beans, and vegetable broth

Turn the heat down to low and let it cook for 20 to 25 minutes

Blend the soup until it's smooth with an immersion blender

Add the lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste

Serve hot with fresh cilantro on top

Gluten-Free Southwestern Chopped Salad

This Gluten-Free Southwestern Chopped Salad is a vibrant party on a platter! Packed with filling and fresh ingredients like quinoa, black beans, avocado, and bell pepper, it's bursting with flavor. The zesty lime dressing adds a tangy kick that ties everything together perfectly.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 2 limes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Cook the quinoa and put it in a large bowl

Add the corn, black beans, diced bell pepper, diced red onion, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro

Add lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to a small bowl

Use a whisk to mix the ingredients

Add the dressing to the salad and mix it all together

Serve right away or put in the fridge until you're ready to serve

Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Indulge in the rich flavors of this Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, a hearty stew that combines succulent chicken, spicy andouille sausage, and a medley of vegetables in a flavorful roux-based broth. Perfectly seasoned with Cajun spices, this gumbo is a comforting dish that transports you straight to the heart of Louisiana.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, diced
• 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 cup okra, sliced
• 1 tsp thyme, dried
• 1 tsp oregano, dried
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 4 cups chicken broth
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Cooked rice for serving
• Green onions and parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Over medium-low heat, mix flour and oil in a large pot to make a roux

Keep stirring it until it turns a dark brown color

Chop up the garlic, onions, bell pepper, and celery and add them

Cook the vegetables until they get soft

Put in the sausage and chicken chunks and cook until they turn brown

Add the okra, thyme, oregano, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, and paprika, then mix them in

Add the chicken broth and boil the whole thing

Turn down the heat and let it cook for 30 minutes

To taste, add salt and black pepper

Add green onions and parsley on top of the cooked rice when you serve the gumbo

General Tso's Shrimp Baked!

Baked General Tso's Shrimp! features juicy shrimp baked to perfection in a flavorful sauce as a healthier take on the classic General Tso's Chicken.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400F 200C

In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes to make the sauce

Coat the shrimp with cornstarch and place them in a baking dish

Pour the sauce over the shrimp, ensuring they are evenly coated

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through and the sauce has thickened

Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving

Serve hot over rice or noodles

Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dip

This Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dip is a delightful blend of creamy peanut butter and seasonal pumpkin flavors, sweetened with maple syrup and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. It's perfect for fall gatherings or as a tasty snack any time of the year!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• Optional toppings: crushed peanuts, cinnamon, or chocolate chips

Instructions:

Pumpkin puree, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt should all be mixed together in a bowl

Mix until everything is smooth and well mixed

Move the mix to a bowl for serving

If you want, you can add crushed peanuts, cinnamon, or chocolate chips as a garnish

For dipping, serve right away with apple slices, pretzels, or graham crackers

Green Detox Juice

A refreshing green juice packed with detoxifying ingredients like spinach and cucumber, perfect for cleansing.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups spinach leaves
• 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 green apple, cored and chopped
• 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled
• 1 lemon, juiced

Instructions:

Make sure to wash everything well

Put everything into a juicer

Mix until it's smooth

Put it in a glass and serve right away