Easy Quesadillas!

 quesadillas!

 cheese

 dessert/breakfast

 

fusion

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WHAT YOU NEED AS BASICS

CHEESE
TORTILĿAS
an oven or frying pan.

sandwich it aŀŀ in and cook.

(choose to bake or fry, baking is easier and heaŀthier

CĿASSIC
cheese ¨(monterey jack, pimento or mozzareŀŀa) cooked taco meat, tomatoes, onion

3 CHEESE
mozzareŀa, goat cheese, parmesan

CREMA
sour cream, avocado, goat cheese

SPICY
chiŀi peppers, sour cream, monterey jack

ITAĿIAN
mozzareŀŀa, parmesan, basiŀ, tomato

FAJITA:
fajita seasoned beef or chicken, mozzareŀŀa, saŀsa

BURGER
cheddar, ground beef, onion, tomato and condiments

PIZZA
pepperoni, mozzareŀŀa, peppers, mushrooms, tomato sauce

VEGAN
bŀack beans, tomato, avocado

BRUSCHETTA
tomato, basiŀ, parmesan, crushed waŀnuts, garŀic

Merguez Pasta with Sundried Tomatoes & Goat Cheese

if you havent had merguez sausage, you havent lived. 

YOU NEED:

1 cup boiled pasta

2 merguez sausages 

1 small chopped onion

a handful chopped sundried tomatoes

2 cloves garlic 

a bit of olive oil

salt pepper to taste

goat cheese

OPTION:

chopped olives

chopped basil

chopped spinach

red pepper flakes for spice

1. boil pasta 

2. slice or squeeze out of casing for merguez, fry and add in chopped onion garlic and tomatoes, simmer with a bit of olive oil, add basil, add spinach and seasoning if necessary

3. serve sauce on pasta once thickened, add goat cheese and some fresh basil on top

Baked Fajitas

Skip frying and bake this instead.

YOU NEED: 

1 cooked chicken breasts, in slices

1 onion, sliced

1 red pepper, sliced

1 green pepper sliced

juice of 1 lime

3 tablespoons oil

2 packets fajita seasoning

1. toss together

2. bake, optionally add cheese on top

3. 30 minutes or so

Gorgonzola & Bacon Egg Salad

EGG SALAD MADE AMAZING. yes.

YOU NEED:

6 eggs, hard boiled

1/2 cup low fat mayo

3 sprigsgreen onion

3 strips crumbled bacon or bacon bits

a handful crumbled gorgonzola or feta if you're not adventurous

OPTIONAL: celery, parsley, paprika, 

GOOD ON A SANDWICH WITH

peameal bacon

tomato

spinach

smoked salmon

Gyros

So meatloaf is gross, but try this! 

YOU NEED:

1 pound ground lamb, beef, pork, or a mix

3 cloves minced garlic

1 teaspoon dry oregano, 1.2 each cumin, salt, pepper, thyme, basil

1 egg

1/8 cup breadcrumbs

MASH INTO A PULP.

form into a loaf. bake for 30 mins to an hour depending on how thick it is. 

MAKE A SANDICH.

slice loaf thinly.

top with: tomato, onion, lettuce, tzatsiki, olives, hummus, parsley,  feta, etc

Blood Orange, Spinach & Peanut Salad

Weird twist but so good!

YOU NEED:

1 bunch fresh spinach or mixed greens

1 blood orange, sliced

some toasted or raw peanuts

1 avocado, sliced or cubed

DRESSING:

1 inch ginger, grated

1 large clove garlic, minced

1 tbs soy sauce

1tbs veg oil

1 teaspoon sesame oil

salt, pepper 

red pepper flakes for spice

OPTIONAL: chopped bok choy, cheese, radish, etc. be creative.

Meditteranean Shrimp & Feta Mac and Cheese

A twist on mac and cheese!

YOU NEED

oven, preheated to 400 F

12 cooked peeled shrimp

1 cup pasta

1/2 cupfeta cheese

2 cloves garlic

1/4 cuplemon juice

1 cup greek yogurt

italian breadcrumbs

oregano

1. get a greased or lined baking dish, preheat oven

2. cook shrimp and pasta, seperately. shrimp can be bought precooked, or boiled.

3. toss shrimp and pasta with yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and half the feta cheese. 

4. put in baking dish, top with breadcrumbs and more feta, seasoning like oregano

5. bake for 30 mins or so until top is browned.

Chunky Mango Avocado Salad

An easy salad with so many health benefits!

SALAD:

1 red pepper, chopped

1 tomato, chopped

1 red onion, chopped

some black beans or chickpeas

1 mango, chopped

1 avocado, chopped

fresh cilantro

DRESSING:

3 tbs olive oil, 1 tbs lime juice, salt, pepper, a bit of cayenne, 1 clove garlic

Creamy Lemon & Crab Pasta

This is a great sauce for pasta and crab meat.

YOU NEED:

1 package crab or imitation.

a handful frozen peas.

1 cup boiled pasta

1 clove minced garlic

1/4 cup sour cream

1/4 cup milk

salt, pepper, fresh parsley

juice of 1 lemon plus more for garnish

butter

1. boil pasta.

2. in a saucepan, heat up some butter. add milk and sour cream and simmer. add lemon juice. once warm, add crab and peas and simmer some more. season. 

3. serve on pasta!

Chicken, Mango, Blueberry Salad

YOU NEED: [you can omit chicken to make vegetarian or vegan]

1 mango, chopped

blueberries

arugula or mixed greens

green onions

cooked chicken

sesame ginger vinaigrette

SESAME GINGER VINAIGRETTE:

2 tbs sesame oil

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tsp soy sauce

salt, pepper

red pepper flakes

grated ginger, a little

grated garlic, a little

Curried Lamb Meatballs

These are great meatballs.

YOU NEED
500 grams ground lamb

1/4 cup breadcrumbs

2 egg yolks

1 tbs curry paste [tandoori, masala, vindaloo, etc]

chopped mint and or cilantro

MAKE BALLS. 

in the meantime, you can either make raita, or a simple curry sauce to serve on the meatballs.

pick your favourite curry, mix in 2 tbs with 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt and some indian spices. feel free to fry up some onion and veg too. 

1. fry meatballs until done. add curry sauce over and heat until done. garnish with some fresh herbs, serve on rice, with raita.

Pan-Fried Redfish

Doesn't have to be red fish, any fish will do really. 

YOU NEED:

2 clean filets

1 bowl flour

1 bowl egg

1 bowl breadcrumbs

seasoning for the breadcrumbs: garlic powder, salt, pepper, dry parsley, dry thyme, lemon zest

oil,to fry

coat fish. you can leave the skin on.

fry until golden. if not super thin, then put in the oven for 10-15 mins. 

Feta Pasta Salad

This easy pasta salad will go in a second if you bring itj to a BBQ or potluck, omg. 

YOU NEED:

2 cups boiled pasta

100 grams feta cheese, crumbled

olives, chopped or halved

cherry tomatoes, quartered or halved

1 onion, diced

1 small cucumber or half, diced

fresh dill

fry oregano

lemon juice

olive oil

salt, pepper

minced garlic

Sweet Potato, Tofu Curry

A delicious and vegan! curry. 

YOU NEED:

sweet potato, cubed

firm tofu, cubed

2 green onions, chopped

2 tbs red curry paste

1/2 can coconut milk

fresh basil, chopped

chili pepper, minced

garlic,minced

ginger, minced

sesame oil

1. fry sweet potato and onion in sesame oil. add garlic and ginger.

2. add in tofu, curry paste, chili.

3. add in coconut milk, simmer. 

4. finally add in basil. serve on rice or noodles.

Caesar Salad with Hazelnuts & Blood Orange

 

YOU NEED:

1 chopped blood orange

1 head lettuce

1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts

caesar dressing:

2 tbs mayo [low fat]

2 tbs lemon juice

2 cloves minced garlic

salt, pepper

1/4 cup parmesan

2 tbs olive oil

1 tbs sour cream 

1 tsp dijon

1 tsp fresh parsley

OPTIONAL:

bacon bits

croutons

grilled chicken

Easy Garlic Tomato Paste Seafood Spaghetti

A lighter spaghetti.

YOU NEED:

seafood: shrimp, scallops, crab, lobster, or fish or a mix. 

1 cup boiled spaghetti or pasta

olive oil

3 cloves minced garlic

2 tablespoons tomato paste

some broth or water

salt, pepper

garnish with fresh herbs and cheese

1. sautee seafood in olive oil with minced garlic. 

2. toss in any veg you want, optional.

3. add in tomato paste and broth or water.

4. serve on boiled pasta, with cheese and parsley and salt, pepper

Bacon & Sundried Tomato Alfredo

A definite upgrade on classic alfredo sauce!

YOU NEED:

1 cup boiled pasta

4 strips bacon [or veggie or turkey bacon for healthier]

sundried tomatoes or sundried tomato pesto

1 tablespoon butter

1/3 cup milk

1/3 cup low fat sour cream

3 cloves minced garlic

1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

juice of half a lemon

salt and pepper

seasoning: fresh parsley

1.cook bacon and boil pasta, set aside. 

2. in a saucepan, sautee minced garlic in butter. add in milk, sour cream, and simmer until thicker.

3. add in cheese, on low heat, and stir till melted. add in sundried tomatoes and lemon juice, salt and pepper.

4. serve with sauce, bacon, fresh parsley

Beet & Blood Orange Salad

Easy summery salad.

YOU NEED:

beets [canned is ok]

2 blood orange

a pack blackberries or raspberries

walnuts or pine nuts or pecans

goat cheese or feta cheese

lettuce or arugula

1 avocado

lemon juice

salt

pepper

olive oil

OPTIONAL: slivered onion, radish, endive, cucumber, grilled chicken or beef

Thai Rice & Sausage

YOU ONLY NEED:

sausage, raw, marinated in thai curry, lime juice, ginger, garlic, salt, pepper.

basmati or brown rice

some herbs and salad: cilantro, basil, arugula is my pick. 

OPTIONAL: crushed peanuts, fresh green mango

1. marinate sausage for about an hour. i suggest chicken or beef. thai don't like dem porks. fry until done.

2. fry ig you want with onion, bokchoy, bell pepper. add garlic, ginger, curry paste,red pepper flakes,  and lime if needed.

3. is rice cooked? do so. 

4. serve on rice, garnish. soy sauce or peanut sauce or chili sauce or plum sauce.... amazing!

Vegan Spaghetti Sauce

This is actually delicious. Sorry vegans, most of your food....not so much.

BUUUUT. here it is.

MUSHROOMS!

BELL PEPPERS!

EGGPLANT? NO!

ZUCCHINI!

OLIVES!

RAPINI?

BROCCOLI?

dude, go crazy on the veg. it all works. 

THE SAUCE:

sautee the veg in garlic and olive oil.

add a can of canned tomatoes or your favourite tomato sauce. 

season with herbs! fresh basil, dry oregano, parsley, hot sauce, whatever.