Ji Young Seo

This vegan kale pesto is a colorful and tasty take on the original pesto sauce. It's full of healthy things like kale, basil, and walnuts, and it's full of vitamins and minerals. Nutritional yeast gives food a cheesy taste without using dairy, so it's great for vegans.

Ingredients: 3 cups kale leaves, stems removed. 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves. 1/4 cup walnuts. 3 cloves garlic. 1/4 cup nutritional yeast. 1/4 cup olive oil. 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Put kale, basil, walnuts, garlic, and nutritional yeast in a food processor and pulse them together. Pulse until the food is very small. Add the lemon juice and olive oil slowly while the food processor is running. Keep going until the mixture turns into a smooth paste. Add pepper and salt to taste. If you need to, add more olive oil to change the consistency. Put the pesto in a jar or other container that won't let air in. You can keep it in the fridge for up to a week. Spread on bread, serve with pasta, or use as a dip. Have fun!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

You can top your classic American cheeseburger with all of your favorite things. With its soft bun, juicy beef, melted cheese, and fresh vegetables, it's the perfect meal.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. Salt and pepper to taste. 4 hamburger buns. 4 slices of cheddar cheese. Lettuce leaves. Sliced tomatoes. Sliced onions. Pickles. Ketchup. Mustard. Mayonnaise.

Instructions: Set your grill or griddle on the stove to medium-high heat to get it ready. Shape the ground beef into 4 burger patties that are all the same size. Add salt and pepper to both sides. To get the burgers medium-rare to medium-done, cook each side for three to four minutes on the grill or griddle. In the last minute of cooking, put a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty and let it melt. Fry or grill the hamburger buns for a few seconds on each side while the patties are cooking. Put your burgers together: On the bottom half of each bun, put a lettuce leaf. Then, add a tomato slice, a burger patty with melted cheese, sliced onions, and pickles. Depending on your taste, add ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise. Put the other half of the bun on top and serve hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

These Air Fryer Salmon Bites are a crispy and flavorful way to enjoy salmon. They make for a great appetizer or snack that's quick and easy to prepare in the air fryer.

Ingredients: 1 lb salmon fillet, cut into bite-sized pieces. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1 teaspoon paprika. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. 1/4 cup breadcrumbs. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Cooking spray.

Instructions: Get your air fryer ready by heating it up to 400F 200C. Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and olive oil should all be mixed together in a bowl. Make sure that all of the salmon bites are covered in the olive oil mixture. Grate Parmesan cheese and put breadcrumbs together in a different bowl. Cover each piece of salmon with the breadcrumb and cheese mixture, making sure it sticks by pressing down gently. Use cooking spray to lightly grease the air fryer basket so that food doesn't stick. Put the salmon bites that have been coated on one side of the air fryer basket. Make sure they don't touch. Put the salmon bites in the air fryer and set it to 400F 200C. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they are golden brown and fully cooked. As a tasty and healthy snack or starter, serve hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

This colorful and tasty dish with cherry tomatoes, spinach, and feta cheese will take your pasta night to the next level. The flavors work well together to make a delightful harmony that will make your taste buds dance.

Ingredients: 300g pasta of your choice. 1 tablespoon olive oil. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 200g cherry tomatoes, halved. 150g baby spinach leaves. 100g feta cheese, crumbled. 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped. Salt and pepper to taste. Grated Parmesan cheese for serving.

Instructions: Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta until it is al dente. Remove the water and set it aside. Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for one to two minutes, until the garlic smells good. Put the cherry tomatoes in the pan and cook them for three to four minutes, until they begin to get soft. Add the baby spinach leaves and cook until they wilt. Toss the cooked pasta into the pan with the rest of the ingredients until everything is well mixed. Put some broken up feta cheese and chopped basil on top of the pasta. Add pepper and salt to taste. Take it off the heat and serve it hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top. Have fun with your special pasta night treat!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

These Strawberry Coconut Popsicles are a tasty and healthy treat. They only need four simple ingredients and no extra sugar is added. You can eat them on a hot summer day or whenever you want a sweet and cool snack.

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled. 1 can 13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk. 1 tablespoon lemon juice. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Instructions: In a blender, combine strawberries, coconut milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds. Insert popsicle sticks into each mold. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until completely firm. To release the popsicles from the molds, run them under warm water for a few seconds. Enjoy your refreshing Strawberry Coconut Popsicles!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 240 minutes

Indulge in a quick and easy chocolate fix with this mouthwatering chocolate mug cake. It's the perfect dessert for when you're craving something sweet but don't want to spend hours baking.

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour. 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder. 1/8 teaspoon baking powder. A pinch of salt. 3 tablespoons milk. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 tablespoon chocolate chips optional. 1 scoop vanilla ice cream optional.

Instructions: Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt in a mug that is safe to use in the microwave. To the mug, add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix the batter until it's well combined and smooth. Stir in chocolate chips if using, then fold into batter. Once the cake has risen and solidified in the center, microwave the mug on high for one to two minutes. Check the cooking time after one minute as it may vary based on the wattage of your microwave. The mug will be hot, so take care when taking it out of the microwave and give it a minute to cool. Enjoy your delectable chocolate mug cake after topping it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if you'd like!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes

In between slices of Cuban bread, the Cuban-style grilled cheese has Swiss cheese, ham, pickles, and mustard. It's a tasty take on the classic grilled cheese sandwich. It's a tasty and filling meal that can be eaten for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients: 2 slices Cuban bread. 2 slices Swiss cheese. 2 slices ham. 4 slices dill pickles. 1 tablespoon yellow mustard. 1 tablespoon butter, softened.

Instructions: Spread mustard on one slice of Cuban bread. Layer Swiss cheese, ham, and pickles on top of mustard. Top with the other slice of Cuban bread. Spread softened butter on the outside of the sandwich. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Press down gently with a spatula while cooking to flatten the sandwich and help the cheese melt. Remove from skillet, slice, and serve hot.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Indulge in the refreshing taste of homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream. Creamy with a hint of mint, and studded with mini chocolate chips, this classic flavor is a delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream. 1 cup whole milk. 3/4 cup granulated sugar. 1 teaspoon peppermint extract. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Green food coloring optional. 1 cup mini chocolate chips.

Instructions: In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar until the sugar dissolves completely. Stir in peppermint extract and vanilla extract. Add green food coloring if desired, to achieve desired color. Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions. During the last few minutes of churning, add mini chocolate chips and continue to churn until evenly distributed. Once churned, transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Mini Strawberry Shortcake Cups are a delightful twist on classic strawberry shortcake. These bite-sized treats feature buttery cups filled with sweet strawberries and topped with fluffy whipped cream.

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour. 2 tablespoons sugar. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced. 1/4 cup heavy cream. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced. 1 tablespoon sugar for strawberries. 1 cup whipped cream. Mint leaves for garnish.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 350F 175C and grease a mini muffin tin. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a bowl with a whisk. The cold, diced butter should be added to the dry blend. You can use your fingers or a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the dough until it looks like big crumbs. Put the heavy cream and vanilla extract in the bowl. Mix the dough until it comes together. Break the dough up into small pieces, and then press one piece into each mini muffin cup to make a well in the middle. After the oven is hot, bake the cups for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they turn golden brown. Put the diced strawberries in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let them sit for a few minutes while the cups are baking. After the cups have been baked and cooled, put a spoonful of the strawberry mixture into each one. Sprinkle mint leaves on top of the whipped cream and strawberry-filled cups. Serve and have fun!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10-12