Simple Romaine Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup shredded carrots 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice or balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper Instructions: Toss lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, olive oil, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.

Caesar Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce 1/4 cup croutons 2 tbsp Caesar dressing Optional: grated Parmesan cheese Instructions: Toss lettuce with dressing. Top with croutons and Parmesan.

Lettuce and Egg Breakfast Wrap

Ingredients: 1 tortilla or wrap 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce 2 scrambled eggs 1 tbsp shredded cheese Instructions: Place eggs, lettuce, and cheese on a tortilla. Wrap it up and enjoy.

Romaine Lettuce Smoothie

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce 1 banana 1/2 cup yogurt or milk 1 tsp honey (optional) Instructions: Blend all ingredients until smooth. Serve immediately.

Lettuce and Tuna Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce 1/2 cup canned tuna 1 tbsp mayonnaise or yogurt Optional: diced celery or onions Instructions: Mix tuna with mayo/yogurt and optional veggies. Toss with romaine lettuce.

Broccoli Soup

Ingredients: 2 cups steamed Calabrese broccoli 1 cup vegetable broth 1/4 cup milk or cream 1 garlic clove, minced Salt and pepper Instructions: Blend broccoli, broth, and garlic until smooth. Heat in a saucepan, add milk/cream, and season.

Broccoli Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup raw Calabrese broccoli, chopped 1/4 cup shredded carrots (optional) 2 tbsp plain yogurt or mayonnaise Salt, pepper, and lemon juice Instructions: Toss broccoli and carrots with yogurt/mayo. Add lemon juice and season to taste.

Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 cup cooked macaroni 1 cup steamed Calabrese broccoli 1/2 cup shredded cheese 1/4 cup milk Instructions: Mix macaroni, broccoli, cheese, and milk in a saucepan. Heat until the cheese melts and is evenly distributed.

Broccoli Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 2 cups Calabrese broccoli florets 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil (or cooking oil) 1 garlic clove, minced Optional: cooked rice or noodles Instructions: Heat oil in a pan and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add broccoli and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes. Stir in soy sauce and serve alone or with rice/noodles.

Broccoli Pasta

Ingredients: 1 cup cooked pasta 1 cup steamed Calabrese broccoli 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp olive oil or butter Salt, pepper, and chili flakes (optional) Instructions: Toss pasta with broccoli, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

Kale and Cheese Stuffed Sweet Potato

Ingredients: 1 baked sweet potato 1 cup sautéed Siberian kale 2 tbsp shredded cheese Instructions: Slice open the baked sweet potato. Stuff with sautéed kale and sprinkle cheese on top. Bake or microwave until cheese melts.

Kale Smoothie

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped raw Siberian kale 1 banana 1/2 cup yogurt or milk 1 tsp honey (optional) Instructions: Blend all ingredients until smooth. Serve immediately.

Kale and Potato Hash

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped Siberian kale 1 cooked potato, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper Instructions: Heat oil in a pan and sauté garlic. Add diced potatoes and cook until golden. Mix in kale and cook until wilted.

Kale and Tomato Soup

Ingredients: 2 cups chopped Siberian kale 1 can diced tomatoes 1 cup vegetable broth 1 garlic clove, minced Instructions: Sauté garlic in a pot. Add tomatoes, broth, and kale. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Kale and Chickpea Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups chopped raw Siberian kale 1/2 cup canned chickpeas 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice Salt and pepper Instructions: Massage kale with olive oil and lemon juice until tender. Toss with chickpeas, salt, and pepper.

Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients: 2 slices of bread 2-3 fresh basil leaves 1-2 slices of mozzarella or cheddar cheese Butter or margarine Instructions: Butter one side of each bread slice. Place cheese and basil leaves between the unbuttered sides. Grill in a pan on medium heat until the bread is golden and the cheese melts.

Basil Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup cooked rice 1 egg (optional) 1/2 cup veggies (e.g., frozen peas, carrots) 1 tbsp soy sauce A handful of fresh basil leaves 1 tbsp oil Instructions: Heat oil in a pan and scramble the egg (if using). Add veggies and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Toss in the rice, soy sauce, and basil. Stir well.

Basil Quesadilla

Ingredients: 1 tortilla 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella) A handful of basil leaves Optional: diced tomatoes or cooked chicken Instructions: Heat a tortilla in a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle cheese and add basil (and optional toppings). Fold in half and cook until crispy and cheese melts.

Basil and Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 1 cup cooked pasta 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp olive oil A handful of fresh basil Instructions: Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and cook until soft. Toss in pasta and basil. Stir well.

Basil Omelette

Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 tbsp milk A handful of chopped basil Salt and pepper 1 tbsp butter Instructions: Whisk eggs, milk, basil, salt, and pepper. Melt butter in a pan and pour in the mixture. Cook on low heat, folding as it sets.

Easy Basil Pizza

Ingredients: Store-bought naan or flatbread 1/4 cup tomato sauce 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella Fresh basil leaves Instructions: Spread tomato sauce on naan or flatbread. Sprinkle with cheese and basil. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes.