Recipes from North America

Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Spinach Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes Kcal: 538 kcal | Servings: 3 servings Ingredients: 1/2 lb (8oz/220 grams) pasta (spaghetti, linguine, penne, fusilli…) 1 cup (9oz/250 grams) whole-milk ricotta 8 oz (230 grams) fresh baby spinach, washed 1/3 cup (35 grams) grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve 1 unwaxed lemon, zest and juice 3 lemon wedges, to serve (optional) 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 1 garlic clove, grated or pressed Salt and black pepper, to taste Directions: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta acc...

Avocado Smoothie Delicious recipe for weight control 1 banana + 1 avocado Almond + oat milk 350 ml

🐔🐔🐔🐔 Doritos Chicken Casserole 🐔🐔🐔🐔 Ingredients: Chicken breasts: 2 pounds, cooked and shredded (about 900 grams) Sour cream: 1 cup (240 mL) Cream of chicken soup: 1 can (10.75 ounces or about 305 grams) Rotel tomatoes (diced tomatoes with green chilies): 1 can (10 ounces or about 283 grams), drained Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon (5 mL) Onion powder: 1 teaspoon (5 mL) Cheddar cheese: 2 cups, shredded (about 225 grams) Nacho Cheese Doritos: 1 bag (about 11 ounces or 312 grams), lightly crushed Green onions: 1/2 cup, chopped (for garnish) Instructions Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inc...

🍅🍅🍅 Cod in a Lemon Butter Tomato Sauce 🍅🍅🍅 Ingredients: 4 cod fillets Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup heavy cream Juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish Instructions Prep the Cod: Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper. Cook the Cod: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the cod fillets and cook until golden on both sides and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the cod from the skillet an...

🥒🥒🥒 Zucchini Cheesy Muffins 🥒🥒🥒 Perfect for brunch, or just because! 🥒🥒 Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 2 large eggs 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup grated zucchini (water squeezed out) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra for topping 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Thinly sliced zucchini for garnish Chopped green onions for garnish Instructions: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ...

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Latte Shake Ingredients 3/4 – 1 cup milk 3 pitted dates 1/2 cup sliced bananas, ideally frozen 1/4 cup old fashioned oats 1 rounded tablespoon creamy peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon hemp seeds and/or ground flax seed (optional) sea salt 2-3 shots espresso (optional) Instructions In a blender, combine the milk and dates, let sit 5-10 minutes. Add the bananas, oats, peanut butter, hemp seeds/flax (if using), and a pinch of sea salt. Blend until smooth. If desired, add ice. In a glass jar filled with ice, combine the espresso and vanilla. Shake vigorously for 1 minute. Pour into...

🐟🐟Lemon Baked Cod🐟🐟 🐟 Delicate cod fillets bathed in a zesty lemon butter sauce, kissed with herbs, and baked to perfection. Each bite is a wave of flavor that brings the ocean's freshness right to your fork. Ingredients: 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each) Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling 4 thin lemon slices 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley 1 teaspoon dried or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon ...

Spinach pancakes Ingredients: 3 1/2 oz baby spinach 1 egg, large 1 cup self-rising flour 1 cup reduced-fat (2%) milk 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Rinse the baby spinach thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels. Remove any tough stems. In a blender or food processor, combine the baby spinach, egg, self-rising flour, reduced-fat milk, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and well combined. The mixture should have a smooth, pourable consistency. If it's too thick, you can add a little more milk to thin it out. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly gr...

Pistachio and Mascarpone Pie 🥧✨ Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 4 hours 32 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 8 servings _____Ingredients:_____ For the Crust: 1 and 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup Granulated sugar 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted For the Filling: 1 and 1/4 cups Shelled pistachios 1 cup Heavy cream 8 oz. Mascarpone cheese, softened 1/2 cup Powdered sugar 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon Almond extract 1/4 teaspoon Salt Green food coloring (optional) Chopped pistachios, for garnish _____Directions:_____ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch...

Coconut Passion Fruit Raspberry Layer Cake 🥥🍰 ✅Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes ✅Kcal: 380 kcal | Servings: 12 servings _____Ingredients:_____ For the cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup passion fruit puree 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Zest of 1 lemon For the frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 4 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup passion fruit puree 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For assembly: 1 cup fresh...