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Ingredients
Avocado Toast
Fried Eggs
Instructions
Avocado Toast
1. Mash avocado with lime juice; stir in cilantro, salt and cumin.
Fried Eggs
1. Meanwhile, heat oil in nonstick skillet set over medium heat; break eggs into skillet. Season with salt and
pepper. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until egg whites are just set for sunny-side up, or until eggs are
cooked as desired.
2. Spread avocado mixture evenly over toast. Top with tomato slices and fried eggs.
Ricotta Toast with Fried Eggs
Ingredients
Instructions
Ingredients
Instructions
Ingredients
2bagels, halved
2 tbsp (30 mL)butter
1avocado, sliced
4eggs
Pinch salt
Pinch pepper
2cheddar slices (or cheese of choice)
Instructions
1. Cut a larger opening into the center of each bagel half using a cookie cutter or small glass.
2. Add 2 tbsp butter to a skillet, heat over medium-high. Once melted, place the bagel halves in the pan, cut side
down. Cook till browned, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Flip bagel halves and arrange sliced avocado on each, but not overtop of the hole. Pour one egg into each
opening, season with salt and pepper, and cover 2 of the 4 bagel halves with a cheese slice (you can break up
the cheese slice to avoid covering the egg completely). Cover pan and cook until whites and yolks are cooked
to your liking, approximately 4 to 6 minutes.
4. Put the top and bottom halves together, transfer to a plate and enjoy! Or, wrap it in foil or parchment paper
and take it on the go!
California Breakfast Sandwich
Ingredients
4eggs
1/4 tsp (1.25 mL)each salt and pepper (approx.)
1 tbsp (15 mL)olive oil
1/2ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
1 tbsp (15 mL)lime juice
4lettuce leaves
16slices cucumber
1/3 cup (75 mL)sprouts
4whole wheat English muffins, toasted
Instructions
1. Whisk together eggs, salt and pepper. In non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat; pour in egg mixture.
Cook, stirring constantly, until eggs are creamy and softly set, approximately 5 minutes.
2. Toss together avocado, lime juice, and pinch each of the salt and pepper. Layer lettuce, avocado, cucumber,
scrambled eggs and sprouts over bottom halves of English muffins. Cap with top halves of muffins.
Wild Mushroom Salad with Poached Egg
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Spray large non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, shallot
and thyme; cook, stirring frequently, until liquid evaporates and mushrooms are golden, about 10 minutes.
Spoon into large bowl; add escarole, pepper and cheese.
2. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette dressing over escarole mixture and toss to coat. Divide among four plates.
3. Fill saucepan with about 3 inches (8 cm) of water. Heat until water simmers gently. Break cold egg into small
dish or saucer. Holding dish just above simmering water, gently slip egg into water. Repeat for remaining eggs.
Cook in barely simmering water until white is set and yolk is cooked as desired, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove eggs
with slotted spoon. Drain well on paper towel, then place on top of salads.
Baked Egg Cups
Ingredients
Instructions
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) water to each cup in 12-cup muffin pan. One at a time,
crack eggs into each cup. Season eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper.
2. Bake until egg whites are set and yolks are still runny, about 9 minutes. Let stand for 1 or 2 minutes. Scoop out
with slotted spoon, gently patting dry with paper towel.
Potato Rosti with Poached Eggs and Spinach
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Shred potatoes using the largest holes on a box grater; spread the potatoes out in even layer on large kitchen
towel. Roll towel into log; position towel over the sink and twist to squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
Transfer potatoes to large bowl; mix in garlic. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat.
2. In large, nonstick skillet, heat half of the butter and oil over medium-high heat; drop 1/2 cup (125 mL) portions
of potato mixture into skillet. Spread each portion into thin pancake; cook without disturbing for 4 minutes
per side or until golden. Transfer to paper towel–lined plate. Repeat with remaining butter, oil and potato
mixture.
3. Meanwhile, fill saucepan with enough water to come 3 inches (8 cm) up side; stir in vinegar and bring to
gentle simmer. Break cold egg into small dish or saucer. Holding dish just above simmering water, slip egg into
water. Repeat with remaining eggs. Cook, in barely simmering water, for 3 to 5 minutes or until whites are set
and yolks are cooked to as desired. Remove eggs with slotted spoon; drain well on paper towel.
4. Topping: In skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; sauté spinach until just starting to wilt. Season with salt,
pepper and nutmeg.
5. Divide spinach evenly over rosti and top with poached eggs. Sprinkle with paprika.
Easy Baked Eggs
Ingredients
Instructions
INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS
1. Preheat oven to 350° and spray a large baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan, egg, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Season with
salt and pepper and mix until well combined.
3. On a clean working surface, lay out three slices of zucchini so they are slightly overlapping and place a
spoonful of the ricotta mixture on top. Roll up and transfer to the prepared baking dish. Repeat with
remaining zucchini and ricotta mixture.
4. Spoon marinara on top of the zucchini manicotti, then sprinkle all over with the remaining 1/2 cup
Parmesan and mozzarella.
5. Bake until the zucchini is tender and the cheese has melted, about 30 minutes.
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
2. Cut ends of eggplants and slice thinly, about 1/4” thick. Lay slices on a cooling rack and season with salt.
Let sit for 20 minutes. Flip, season again, and let sit for another 20 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Sauté garlic for 1 minute, then add onions and oregano.
Season with salt and pepper and cook until onions are translucent. Add marinara and cook until
warmed through.
4. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, egg and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
5. In a large casserole dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce, a single layer of eggplant “noodles", a
layer of ricotta mixture, then a layer of mozzarella; repeat layers. Top last layer of eggplant with
marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve.
Caprese Pasta Salad
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
2. In a medium bowl, combine oil, vinegar, Italian seasoning and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and
whisk until combined.
3. Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss to combine. Garnish with sliced basil, drizzle with balsamic
glaze and serve.
Taco Zucchini Lasagna
INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 c. sour cream, plus more for drizzling
1 large onion, chopped 1 large egg
1 tsp. ground cumin 1/3 c. salsa
1 tsp. chili powder 3 large zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
kosher salt 2 c. shredded Cheddar
Freshly ground black pepper 2 c. Shredded Monterey Jack
1 lb. ground beef Fresh cilantro, for garnish
3/4 c. ricotta
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350º. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook until tender, 5
minutes. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Add ground beef and cook until no longer
pink, 8 minutes more. Drain fat.
2. In a small bowl, stir together ricotta, sour cream, and egg. Season with salt and pepper.
3. In a large baking or casserole dish, spread a thin layer of salsa. Top with a layer of zucchini noodles,
sour cream mixture, ground beef, cheddar, and Monterey Jack. Repeat until all ingredients are used up,
ending with zucchini noodles.
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add peppers and cook until slightly softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
2. Stir in asparagus and snap peas and cook until bright green and tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add shrimp, season with
salt and pepper, and cook until firm and pink, 4 to 5 minutes more.
3. Add RAGÚ Chunky Tomato, Garlic and Onion Sauce and let come to a simmer, then toss in zucchini and cook
until al dente, 6 to 7 minutes longer. Garnish with Parmesan and basil.
Ground Turkey Bolognese
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook angel hair according to package directions until al dente.
Drain and return to pot.
2. Meanwhile, make bolognese: In a large skillet or pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, carrot,
celery, and garlic and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook until no longer
pink, 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
1. Place eggplant on paper-towel lined baking sheet and sprinkle each piece with salt. Let sit for 30
minutes and pat dry.
2. Spread about a third of the sauce in the bottom of a slow cooker. Whisk together panko brad crumbs,
garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Dip each piece of eggplant in eggs then dredge in bread crumbs. Lay an even layer of slices into the
slow cooker. Top with more sauce and mozzarella. Repeat layers 2 more times. Cook on high for 4-5
hours.
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
2. Cut squash in half lengthwise. Rub all over with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place flesh
side-down on baking sheet. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the spaghetti squash is tender. Let cool until
cool enough to handle, then use two forks to pull apart spaghetti squash flesh into fine noodle-like
strings.
3. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a medium skillet until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
4. Pour off half the bacon fat and add garlic, tomatoes and spinach to the skillet. Season with salt and
pepper. Add heavy cream and Parmesan and let simmer until slightly thickened. Add spaghetti squash
and toss until fully coated. Crumble bacon over the squash and stir to combine. Garnish with basil.
Grilled Vegetable Rigatoni
INGREDIENTS
kosher salt
1 lb. rigatoni rigate
2 green zucchini, cut into 1/4" diagonal slices
1 large eggplant, cut into 1/4" rounds
Freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
3 c. marinara
1/4 c. Freshly Chopped Parsley
DIRECTIONS
1. Bring an 8-quart stock pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook pasta according to
package directions until al dente. Drain pasta.
2. Meanwhile, preheat barbecue over medium-high heat. On a rimmed sheet pan, lay out zucchini and
eggplant slices. Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil and massage gently. Place
vegetables in a single layer and grill until charred on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
3. Place the pot over medium heat and add marinara; stir until warmed through. Toss together with pasta,
grilled vegetables and parsley.
4. Serve immediately.
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