Katrissa Y

Vietnamese spring rolls make a tasty and nutritious snack or appetizer. After being stuffed with cooked chicken, shrimp, vermicelli noodles, lettuce, and fresh herbs, they are wrapped in rice paper wrappers. These rolls are excellent with peanut sauce or hoisin sauce dipped in them. Ingredients: 8 rice paper wrappers 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 cup vermicelli noodles, cooked and drained 1 cup fresh herbs mint, cilantro, and basil 1 cup lettuce leaves 1/2 cup bean sprouts Dipping sauce hoisin or peanut sauce Instructions: Dip a rice paper wrapper into warm water to soften it Lay the softened wrapper flat on a clean surface Place a lettuce leaf in the center of the wrapper Add a small portion of vermicelli noodles on top of the lettuce Layer shredded chicken, shrimp, and fresh herbs on the noodles Sprinkle some bean spro...

This is a quick and tasty Instant Pot recipe for Ravioli Lasagna that tastes like traditional lasagna but is easier to make because it uses ravioli. Great for a quick dinner during the week! Ingredients: 1 lb frozen cheese ravioli 1 lb ground beef 1 onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 can 24 oz crushed tomatoes 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Fresh basil leaves for garnish Instructions: Set the Instant Pot to "Saut" mode and break up the ground beef into crumbles as it browns Put in the minced garlic and chopped onions Saut until the onions get soft Tomato sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper should be added now Combine well Off the "Saut" mode ...

The earthy tastes of quinoa, carrots, and radishes come together in this fresh spring salad with the creamy richness of herbed avocado. The tangy lemon dressing brings all the flavors of the salad together to make a tasty and healthy dish. Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water 2 large carrots, thinly sliced 1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced 2 ripe avocados, diced 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped Juice of 2 lemons 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed Remove the quinoa from heat, fluff it with a fork, and let it cool to room temperature In a large bowl,...

Last night's dinner was a sushi overload, featuring an assortment of fresh fish, creamy avocado, and crunchy cucumber rolled up in nori seaweed and sushi rice. The flavors were perfectly balanced, creating an unforgettable dining experience. Ingredients: 3 cups sushi rice 1/2 cup rice vinegar 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt Nori seaweed sheets Assorted sushi-grade fish such as tuna, salmon, and yellowtail Avocado, thinly sliced Cucumber, julienned Pickled ginger Wasabi paste Soy sauce Instructions: Follow the directions on the package to cook the sushi rice Put rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan and mix them together Slowly heat until the sugar is gone Allow to cool When the rice is done, add the vinegar mixture and mix it in slowly This will season the rice Wait until it's cool enough to touch Put a nori sheet on a sush...

A refreshing and oil-free vegan Italian pasta salad bursting with fresh flavors from cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and basil, all tossed in a tangy balsamic-Dijon dressing. Ingredients: 8 oz whole grain pasta 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup cucumber, diced 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup black olives, sliced 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Cook pasta according to package instructions, then rinse under cold water and drain In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and fresh basil In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper Pour dressing over the pasta salad and toss until well coated Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to all...

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of these vegan chocolate espresso brownies. They are easy to make and require no baking. Perfect for a quick coffee-inspired treat! Ingredients: 1 cup oats 1 cup almonds 1/2 cup dates 1/4 cup cocoa powder 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed 2 tablespoons espresso powder 1/4 cup almond butter 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract A pinch of salt 1/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips Instructions: In a food processor, combine oats, almonds, dates, cocoa powder, ground flaxseed, and espresso powder Process until the mixture becomes a fine, crumbly texture Add almond butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the food processor Process until the mixture forms a sticky dough Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips Line a squa...