Make 1. Recipe: Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

1. Recipe: Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken, about 4-5 lbs
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb of mixed vegetables (carrots, potatoes, bell peppers)

Step by Step Guide:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, olive oil, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper.
3. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and rub the herb mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin.
4. Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the sliced lemon.
5. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and surround it with the mixed vegetables.
6. Roast in the preheated oven for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the vegetables are tender.
7. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with the roasted vegetables.

2. Recipe: Spaghetti Carbonara

Ingredients:
- 8 oz of spaghetti
- 4 slices of bacon, diced
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish

Step by Step Guide:
1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
4. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the bacon and garlic. Remove from heat.
5. Quickly pour the egg mixture over the hot spaghetti and toss to combine, ensuring the eggs coat the pasta evenly.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.

3. Recipe: Teriyaki Salmon with Stir-Fried Vegetables

Ingredients:
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup of teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup of broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, julienned
- Cooked rice for serving

Step by Step Guide:
1. In a bowl, mix together the teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Marinate the salmon fillets in the mixture for 30 minutes.
2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the salmon fillets for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
3. In another skillet, stir-fry the bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot until tender-crisp.
4. Serve the teriyaki salmon with the stir-fried vegetables over a bed of cooked rice.

4. Recipe: Beef Tacos with Homemade Guacamole

Ingredients:
- 1 lb of ground beef
- 1 packet of taco seasoning
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste

Step by Step Guide:
1. In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add the taco seasoning and water according to package instructions.
2. In a bowl, mash the avocado with the diced onion, tomato, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the guacamole.
3. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
4. Fill the tortillas with the seasoned beef and top with the homemade guacamole.
5. Serve the beef tacos with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, salsa, and sour cream.

5. Recipe: Vegetable Stir-Fry with Tofu

Ingredients:
- 1 block of firm tofu, cubed
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup of snap peas
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving

Step by Step Guide:
1. In a bowl, toss the cubed tofu with soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch until coated.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the tofu until golden and crispy on all sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, stir-fry the bell pepper, zucchini, snap peas, and minced garlic until tender.
4. Add the cooked tofu back to the skillet and toss to combine.
5. Serve the vegetable stir-fry with tofu over cooked rice or noodles.