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5 best recipes for dinner
1. Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients:
- Chicken breasts
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Fresh herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, and parsley)
- Assorted vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Marinate chicken breasts in a mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and chopped fresh herbs.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken until cooked through, turning occasionally, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, toss assorted vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread vegetables on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated oven until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Serve grilled lemon herb chicken alongside roasted vegetables for a flavorful and nutritious dinner.
2. Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Shrimp
Ingredients:
- Spaghetti
- Shrimp
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Red pepper flakes
- Parsley
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- Meanwhile, sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the pan and cook until pink and opaque.
- Toss cooked spaghetti with the shrimp, garlic, and olive oil mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot for a simple yet delicious dinner option.
3. Baked Honey Mustard Salmon with Asparagus
Ingredients:
- Salmon fillets
- Dijon mustard
- Honey
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Asparagus spears
- Salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, and olive oil to make the marinade.
- Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush salmon with the honey mustard marinade, then season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange asparagus spears around the salmon on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and asparagus is tender.
- Serve baked honey mustard salmon with roasted asparagus for a healthy and flavorful dinner.
4. Teriyaki Tofu Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Bell Peppers
Ingredients:
- Firm tofu
- Broccoli florets
- Bell peppers (assorted colors)
- Teriyaki sauce
- Soy sauce
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Sesame oil
- Rice vinegar
- Brown sugar
- Cornstarch
- Rice or noodles (optional)
Instructions:
- Press tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut into cubes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch to make the sauce.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add tofu cubes and cook until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove tofu from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, stir-fry broccoli florets and sliced bell peppers until crisp-tender.
- Return tofu to the skillet and pour the teriyaki sauce over the tofu and vegetables.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu and vegetables.
- Serve teriyaki tofu stir-fry hot over cooked rice or noodles, if desired.
5. Caprese Stuffed Chicken with Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients:
- Chicken breasts
- Fresh mozzarella cheese
- Tomatoes
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic vinegar
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Honey
- Salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with slices of fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, and fresh basil leaves.
- Secure the pockets with toothpicks to keep the filling in place.
- In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, and honey.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook until thickened.
- Brush the balsamic glaze over the stuffed chicken breasts, then season with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve caprese stuffed chicken hot, drizzled with additional balsamic glaze if desired.
These dinner recipes offer a variety of flavors and ingredients to suit different tastes and dietary preferences. Whether you’re craving seafood, pasta, tofu, or chicken, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy.
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