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   BRAdmin

   March 14, 2025

   Here are a few delicious and budget-friendly recipes that are sure to impress your wife!

   1. Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

   Ingredients:
   – 8 oz spaghetti or any pasta of your choice
   – 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
   – 4 tbsp butter
   – 4 cloves garlic, minced
   – Juice and zest of 1 lemon
   – Salt and pepper to taste
   – Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

   Instructions:
   1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions; drain and set aside.
   2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
   3. Add shrimp, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp is pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
   4. Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well. Garnish with parsley before serving.

   2. Stuffed Bell Peppers

   Ingredients:
   – 4 bell peppers, halved and seeded
   – 1 lb ground turkey or beef
   – 1 cup cooked rice (any variety)
   – 1 cup black beans (canned, drained, and rinsed)
   – 1 cup salsa
   – 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
   – Salt and pepper to taste

   Instructions:
   1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
   2. In a skillet, cook the ground turkey/beef until browned; drain excess fat.
   3. In a bowl, mix the cooked meat with rice, black beans, salsa, salt, and pepper.
   4. Fill each bell pepper half with the mixture and place them in a baking dish.
   5. Bake for 25 minutes, then sprinkle cheese on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

   3. Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction

   Ingredients:
   – 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced
   – 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
   – Fresh basil leaves
   – Salt and pepper to taste
   – 1 cup balsamic vinegar
   – Olive oil for drizzling

   Instructions:
   1. In a saucepan, bring the balsamic vinegar to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce it until it thickens (about 10-15 minutes).
   2. On a plate, layer slices of tomatoes and mozzarella, adding basil leaves in between. Drizzle olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
   3. Once the balsamic reduction is ready, drizzle it over the salad before serving.

   4. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

   Ingredients:
   – 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
   – 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
   – 1 tsp cumin
   – 1 tsp chili powder
   – Corn tortillas
   – Toppings: avocado, cilantro, lime wedges, or any preferred toppings

   Instructions:
   1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, and spread on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until soft.
   2. In a small saucepan, heat black beans until warm.
   3. Assemble the tacos by filling tortillas with sweet potatoes and black beans, then add desired toppings.

   These recipes are simple yet flavorful, and they won’t break the bank. Enjoy your cooking, and I’m sure your wife will appreciate the effort!

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