Classic Carbonara Pasta

Carbonara pasta is a classic Italian dish that has been around for a long time. It is known for its creamy egg sauce and salty pancetta or bacon. This recipe is a simple but tasty take on a classic dish that everyone loves. It's perfect for a cozy dinner at home.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz 225g spaghetti
• 4 slices of pancetta or bacon, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup 50g grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente

While the pasta is cooking, in a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced pancetta or bacon until crispy

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute

Remove from heat

In a bowl, whisk together eggs and grated Parmesan cheese

Season with salt and black pepper

Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain it well and immediately add it to the skillet with the pancetta or bacon

Toss to combine and coat the pasta with the rendered fat

Quickly pour the egg and Parmesan mixture over the hot pasta, tossing continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta evenly

The residual heat from the pasta will cook the eggs without scrambling them

Serve immediately, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired

Tofu Fajita Kebabs with Cilantro Lime Quinoa

Some tasty and healthy food is these Tofu Fajita Kebabs, which come on a bed of tangy Cilantro Lime Quinoa. Great for your next barbecue or dinner during the week.

Ingredients:

• 1 block extra-firm tofu, cubed
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 limes, juiced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Wooden skewers, soaked in water

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix tofu, bell peppers, and red onion with olive oil and fajita seasoning

Let it marinate for 30 minutes

Thread marinated tofu, bell peppers, and onion onto soaked skewers

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat

Grill kebabs for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until tofu is golden and vegetables are tender

Rinse quinoa under cold water

In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked

Fluff quinoa with a fork and stir in cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper

Serve tofu fajita kebabs over a bed of cilantro lime quinoa

Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired

Ice Cream Cookie Cups

These delightful Ice Cream Cookie Cups make a delightful dessert. Rich chocolate cookie cups are combined with your preferred ice cream to create the ideal balance of crunchy and creamy, warm and cold. Add your favorite ice cream flavor and toppings to personalize!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• Your favorite ice cream flavor for filling
• Whipped cream optional
• Chocolate syrup optional
• Sprinkles optional

Instructions:

Grease a muffin tin and preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit 175 degrees Celsius

The all-purpose flour, baking soda, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and salt should all be combined in a bowl

To the dry ingredients, add the egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter

Mix until a dough takes shape

Add the chocolate chips and fold

The dough should be divided into 12 equal portions

Press each portion into the sides and bottom of the muffin tin cups to form a cup

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookie cups are set, in a preheated oven

After a few minutes of cooling in the tin, move them to a wire rack to finish cooling

After the cookie cups cool, fill each one with your preferred ice cream

If desired, garnish with chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and sprinkles

Enjoy and serve right away!