#cooking

Generate a healthy weekly meal prep plan. Criteria: under 500 calories/meal, high protein, 2 hours prep time total. Menu: Breakfast (Overnight oats), Lunch (Quinoa salad jars), Dinner (Sheet pan chicken & veg). Shopping list categorized by aisle. Recipes for sauces to add variety.

High-energy assembly of Mexican street tacos. Style: 1. Rhythmic chopping of cilantro and onions. 2. Tossing of 'al pastor' meat with pineapple onto a hot griddle. 3. Squeezing fresh lime with juice spray. 4. Pouring of vibrant green salsa. Gritty, authentic, 'live' feeling with high saturation and fast cuts. Perfect for food-vlog content.

Meal prep for the week to save time and eat healthier. Routine: 1. Plan meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner for 5 days). 2. Create grocery list by category. 3. Shop once on Sunday. 4. Batch cook proteins (grill chicken, bake salmon). 5. Prep vegetables (wash, chop, portion). 6. Cook grains (rice, quinoa). 7. Portion into containers. Use glass containers (microwave-safe). Label with dates. Freeze extras. Theme days (Meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday). Saves 5+ hours per week. Reduces food waste. Healthier choices when hungry. Apps: Mealime, Prepear.

Create signature spice blends. Garam Masala formula: 2 tbsp cumin seeds, 2 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tbsp black peppercorns, 1 tsp cardamom pods, 4 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 bay leaf, 1/4 tsp nutmeg. Method: 1. Toast whole spices in dry pan until fragrant. 2. Cool completely. 3. Grind in spice grinder to fine powder. 4. Store in airtight container (lasts 3 months). Other blends: Ras el Hanout, Berbere, Za'atar, Chinese Five-Spice. Explain essential oils, toasting activates flavors, and grinding releases aromatics.