5 Ingredients or Less: 2023 Revised Edition

By Ziad Chatila

In this revised second edition, we celebrate the art of simplicity in cooking, where the fewest ingredients can yield the most extraordinary flavors. Whether you're an experienced chef seeking a reprieve from complex recipes or a kitchen novice looking for a smooth entry into the world of culinary marvels, here you'll discover the magic of crafting gourmet dishes with minimal fuss.

It's time to savour the joy of cooking with ease, where every bite is a testament to the powerful allure of simplicity in the kitchen.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ziad Chatila
• Release date: Sep 11, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215704578

Ziad Chatila

History buff and cooking enthusiast, i enjoy writing books and sharing my passions with the world. Simplicity is always the key.

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5 Ingredients or Less: Revised 2023 edition

Published by Ziad Chatila

Copyright 2023 Ziad Chatila

Foreward

In this revised second edition, we celebrate the art of simplicity in cooking, where the fewest ingredients can yield the most extraordinary flavors. Whether you're an experienced chef seeking a reprieve from complex recipes or a kitchen novice looking for a smooth entry into the world of culinary marvels, here you'll discover the magic of crafting gourmet dishes with minimal fuss.

It's time to savor the joy of cooking with ease, where every bite is a testament to the powerful allure of simplicity in the kitchen.

Breakfast

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Quick Breakfast Quesadilla

Ingredients:

3 large flour tortillas

3 large eggs

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup diced bell peppers

Salt and pepper to taste

Butter or oil for cooking

Instructions:

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil.

Crack each egg into the skillet and scramble them as they cook.

Once the eggs are cooked, season them with salt and pepper.

Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean surface.

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over one half of each tortilla.

Divide the scrambled eggs and diced bell peppers among the tortillas, placing them on top of the cheese.

Fold the other half of the tortilla over the fillings to create a half-moon shape.

Press the tortillas down gently with a spatula to help the cheese melt and the quesadillas stick together.

Cook the quesadillas for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and let them cool slightly before cutting into wedges.

Coconut Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients:

2 cups coconut yogurt (dairy or plant-based)

1 cup granola

1 cup mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

1/4 cup shredded coconut

Honey or maple syrup for drizzling (optional)

CoconutYogurtParfait

Instructions:

In serving glasses or bowls, start by layering a spoonful of coconut yogurt at the bottom.

Add a layer of granola over the yogurt.

Follow with a layer of mixed berries on top of the granola.

Sprinkle shredded coconut over the berries.

Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, finishing with a dollop of coconut yogurt on top.

If desired, drizzle honey or maple syrup over the top for added sweetness.

Serve the Coconut Yogurt Parfait immediately as a delicious and tropical-inspired breakfast or snack.

Banana Nut Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

1 cup rolled oats

1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

1 ripe banana, mashed

1/4 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or almonds)

1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

In a jar or container, combine the rolled oats and milk.

Add the mashed ripe banana, chopped nuts, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract.

Stir well to make sure all the ingredients are evenly mixed.

Cover the jar or container with a lid and refrigerate it overnight or for at least 4 hours.

In the morning, give the Banana Nut Overnight Oats a good stir.

If the oats are too thick, you can add a splash of milk to achieve your desired consistency.

Serve the Overnight Oats cold as a convenient and nutritious breakfast.

Smoked Salmon Bagel

Ingredients:

2 bagels, sliced and toasted

2 ounces smoked salmon

1/4 cup cream cheese

1/8 red onion, thinly sliced

Capers for garnish

Fresh dill for garnish

Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:

Spread a generous layer of cream cheese onto each toasted bagel half.

Lay a few slices of smoked salmon on top of the cream cheese on each bagel half.

Arrange thin slices of red onion over the smoked salmon.

Garnish with capers and fresh dill.

Serve the Smoked Salmon Bagels with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the salmon.

Chocolate Banana Smoothie

Ingredients:

2 ripe bananas

2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ice cubes

ChocolateBananaSmoothie

Instructions:

In a blender, combine the ripe bananas, milk, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract.

Add a few ice cubes to the blender to make the smoothie cold and refreshing.

Blend everything on high speed