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1.Watermelon Feta Salad
Instructions: Toss watermelon cubes and feta cheese in a bowl. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
2.Grilled Chicken Skewers
Instructions: Marinate chicken in olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes. Skewer chicken pieces with vegetables and grill until cooked through.
3.Caprese Salad
Instructions: Arrange tomato and mozzarella slices on a plate, alternating them. Tuck basil leaves between slices. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic reduction, then season with salt and pepper.
4.Gazpacho
Ingredients: Tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, water.
Instructions: Blend all ingredients until smooth. Chill for a few hours before serving cold.
5.Fish Tacos
Instructions: Marinate fish in lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Grill or pan-sear the fish. Serve in corn tortillas with cabbage slaw, sliced avocado, and lime crema.
6.Berry Spinach Salad:
Instructions: Toss spinach with berries, crumbled goat cheese, and walnuts. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette.
7.Grilled Corn on the Cob
Instructions: Mix softened butter with minced garlic and chopped parsley. Brush the corn with herb butter and grill until lightly charred.
8.Pesto Pasta Salad
Instructions: Cook pasta according to package instructions and let cool. Toss with pesto, cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and pine nuts.
9.Cucumber Mint Lemonade
Instructions: Blend cucumbers, mint, lemon juice, and water. Strain and sweeten to taste with sugar. Serve chilled.
10.Stuffed Bell Peppers
Instructions: Cook quinoa and mix with black beans, corn, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stuff the bell peppers with the mixture, top with cheese, and bake at 375°F until peppers are tender.
11.Shrimp Ceviche
Instructions: Marinate shrimp in lime juice until opaque. Mix with diced tomatoes, red onion, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño. Season with salt.
12.Peach and Prosciutto Salad
Instructions: Slice peaches and arrange with prosciutto on a bed of arugula. Drizzle with honey and olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
13.Grilled Vegetable Platter
Instructions: Slice vegetables and toss with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Grill until tender and serve with a dipping sauce of your choice.
14.Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Instructions: Toast baguette slices. Mix diced tomatoes with chopped basil, minced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Spoon the mixture onto toasted bread.
15.Zucchini Noodles with Pesto
Instructions: Toss zucchini noodles with basil pesto and halved cherry tomatoes. Top with grated parmesan cheese.
16.Mango Salsa
Instructions: Dice mango and mix with finely chopped red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Drizzle with lime juice and season with salt.
17.Chicken and Avocado Salad
Instructions: Slice grilled chicken and avocado. Toss with mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, and lime vinaigrette.
18.Pineapple Fried Rice
Instructions: Stir-fry bell peppers, peas, and carrots in sesame oil. Add rice and pineapple chunks, then stir in soy sauce and cashews.
19.Avocado Toast
Ingredients: Bread slices, avocado, cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper, olive oil.
Instructions: Toast bread slices. Mash avocado and spread on toast. Top with halved cherry tomatoes, a drizzle of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
20.Greek Yogurt Parfait
Instructions: Layer Greek yogurt, honey, granola, and fresh berries in a glass or bowl.
21.BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Ingredients: Pork shoulder, BBQ sauce, buns, coleslaw.
Instructions Slow-cook pork shoulder until tender, then shred and mix with BBQ sauce. Serve on buns with coleslaw.
22.Cold Sesame Noodles
Instructions: Cook noodles and let cool. Mix sesame oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey for the sauce. Toss noodles with sauce, julienned cucumber and carrot, and chopped green onions.
23.Grilled Peach Dessert
Instructions: Halve and pit peaches. Grill until tender and slightly charred. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of honey.
24.Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon
Instructions: Marinate salmon in lemon juice, chopped herbs, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill until cooked through.
25.Frozen Fruit Pops
Instructions: Puree mixed fruits with a bit of honey. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze until solid.
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