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Breakfast

Fluffy Pancakes

Soft, fluffy pancakes that are perfect for a quick breakfast.

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Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Servings: 2–3 Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (or oil)
  • 1 tsp vanilla (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Whisk milk, egg, and melted butter in another bowl.
  3. Combine wet + dry ingredients. Do not overmix.
  4. Cook on a warm pan until bubbles form, then flip.
  5. Serve with syrup, berries, or butter.
Breakfast

Classic French Toast

Golden french toast with cinnamon flavor and a soft inside.

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Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Servings: 2 Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • 4 bread slices
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp sugar (optional)
  • 1 tsp vanilla (optional)
  • Butter for pan

Instructions

  1. Whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla and sugar.
  2. Dip bread slices quickly (do not soak too long).
  3. Cook on buttered pan until golden on both sides.
  4. Serve with maple syrup or fruit.
Breakfast

Avocado Toast

Quick avocado toast with simple seasoning and toppings.

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Prep: 8 min Cook: 2 min Servings: 1 Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 bread slices
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Chili flakes (optional)
  • Egg or tomatoes (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Toast bread until crisp.
  2. Mash avocado with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  3. Spread on toast and add toppings.
  4. Serve immediately.
Lunch

Chicken Caesar Salad

Fresh salad with chicken, romaine lettuce, croutons and dressing.

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Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Servings: 2 Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
  • 1 cooked chicken breast (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup croutons
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
  • Caesar dressing (as needed)
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Add lettuce, chicken, croutons into a bowl.
  2. Add dressing and toss gently.
  3. Top with parmesan, salt and pepper.
  4. Serve fresh.
Lunch

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Crispy bread and melted cheese — a classic comfort sandwich.

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Prep: 5 min Cook: 8 min Servings: 1 Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 bread slices
  • 2 cheese slices (cheddar works great)
  • 1–2 tsp butter

Instructions

  1. Butter one side of each bread slice.
  2. Place cheese in between slices.
  3. Cook on pan until golden, flip and cook again.
  4. Serve warm.
Dinner

Garlic Butter Chicken

Juicy chicken cooked in garlic butter with simple herbs.

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Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Servings: 2 Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
  • Parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper and paprika.
  2. Cook chicken on pan until golden on both sides.
  3. Add butter + garlic and cook 1–2 minutes more.
  4. Serve with rice or roasted veggies.
Dinner

Spaghetti Marinara

Easy pasta with marinara sauce and Italian-style seasoning.

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Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Servings: 2–3 Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • 200g spaghetti
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • Italian seasoning
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Boil spaghetti until cooked, drain and keep aside.
  2. Warm olive oil, sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
  3. Add marinara sauce and seasoning, simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Mix pasta with sauce and serve.
Snacks

Guacamole & Chips

Fresh guacamole dip with tortilla chips — quick and tasty.

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Prep: 10 min Cook: 0 min Servings: 2 Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 tbsp lemon/lime juice
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 1 tomato (chopped, optional)
  • Tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Mash avocados in a bowl.
  2. Add lemon juice, salt, pepper and chopped veggies.
  3. Mix gently and serve with chips.
Dessert

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Classic cookies with soft center and chocolate chips.

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Prep: 15 min Bake: 10 min Servings: 12 cookies Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup butter (soft)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix butter + sugar, then add egg + vanilla.
  3. Add flour, salt and baking soda. Mix gently.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Bake 9–11 minutes. Cool and enjoy.