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{
  "recipes": [
    {
      "id": 1,
      "recipeName": "Spaghetti Bolognese",
      "author": "Paria Sanchez",
      "prepTime": "15 minutes",
      "cookTime": "1 hour",
      "ingredients": [
        "1 lb ground beef",
        "1 onion, chopped",
        "2 cloves garlic, minced",
        "1 carrot, grated",
        "1 stalk celery, chopped",
        "1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes",
        "1 can (6 oz) tomato paste",
        "1 teaspoon dried oregano",
        "1 teaspoon dried basil",
        "Salt and pepper to taste",
        "1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese",
        "12 oz spaghetti"
      ],
      "instructions": [
        "In a large pot, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.",
        "Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook until vegetables are tender.",
        "Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.",
        "Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain.",
        "Serve Bolognese sauce over cooked spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese."
      ],
      "servings": 6,
      "tags": [
        "dinner",
        "pasta",
        "Italian"
      ],
      "notes": "You can add a splash of red wine to the sauce for extra flavor.",
      "category": "non-vegetarian"
    },
    {
      "id": 2,
      "recipeName": "Caesar Salad",
      "author": "Emily Johnson",
      "prepTime": "15 minutes",
      "cookTime": "0 minutes",
      "ingredients": [
        "1 head romaine lettuce, chopped",
        "1 cup croutons",
        "1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese",
        "1/4 cup Caesar dressing",
        "1 lemon, juiced",
        "1 clove garlic, minced",
        "Salt and pepper to taste"
      ],
      "instructions": [
        "In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, croutons, and Parmesan cheese.",
        "In a small bowl, whisk together Caesar dressing, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.",
        "Pour the dressing over the lettuce mixture and toss to coat evenly.",
        "Serve immediately as a side dish or add grilled chicken for a complete meal."
      ],
      "servings": 4,
      "tags": [
        "salad",
        "side dish"
      ],
      "notes": "For a twist, you can add grilled shrimp or anchovies to the salad.",
      "category": "vegetarian"
    },
    {
      "id": 3,
      "recipeName": "Chicken Stir-Fry",
      "author": "David Lee",
      "prepTime": "20 minutes",
      "cookTime": "15 minutes",
      "ingredients": [
        "1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced",
        "2 tablespoons vegetable oil",
        "1 bell pepper, sliced",
        "1 small onion, sliced",
        "1 cup broccoli florets",
        "1 cup snap peas",
        "2 cloves garlic, minced",
        "1/4 cup soy sauce",
        "2 tablespoons oyster sauce",
        "1 tablespoon cornstarch",
        "1 teaspoon sesame oil",
        "Salt and pepper to taste",
        "Cooked rice for serving"
      ],
      "instructions": [
        "In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.",
        "In the same skillet, add bell pepper, onion, broccoli, snap peas, and garlic. Stir-fry for a few minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.",
        "In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the vegetables.",
        "Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir-fry for an additional minute to coat everything in the sauce.",
        "Serve the chicken stir-fry over cooked rice."
      ],
      "servings": 4,
      "tags": [
        "dinner",
        "Asian"
      ],
      "notes": "Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or baby corn to the stir-fry.",
      "category": "non-vegetarian"
    },
    {
      "id": 4,
      "recipeName": "Caprese Salad",
      "author": "Sophia Martinez",
      "prepTime": "10 minutes",
      "cookTime": "0 minutes",
      "ingredients": [
        "2 large tomatoes, sliced",
        "8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced",
        "1/2 cup fresh basil leaves",
        "2 tablespoons balsamic glaze",
        "2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil",
        "Salt and pepper to taste"
      ],
      "instructions": [
        "Arrange tomato and mozzarella slices on a serving platter, alternating them.",
        "Tuck fresh basil leaves between the tomato and mozzarella slices.",
        "Drizzle balsamic glaze and olive oil over the salad.",
        "Season with salt and pepper to taste.",
        "Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish."
      ],
      "servings": 4,
      "tags": [
        "salad",
        "appetizer",
        "Italian"
      ],
      "notes": "You can sprinkle some freshly ground black pepper over the salad for extra flavor.",
      "category": "vegetarian"
    },
    {
      "id": 5,
      "recipeName": "Chicken Noodle Soup",
      "author": "Michael Wilson",
      "prepTime": "15 minutes",
      "cookTime": "40 minutes",
      "ingredients": [
        "1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts",
        "8 cups chicken broth",
        "2 carrots, sliced",
        "2 celery stalks, sliced",
        "1 onion, diced",
        "2 cloves garlic, minced",
        "2 cups egg noodles",
        "1 bay leaf",
        "1 teaspoon dried thyme",
        "Salt and pepper to taste",
        "Fresh parsley for garnish"
      ],
      "instructions": [
        "In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add chicken breasts, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper.",
        "Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.",
        "Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.",
        "Add egg noodles to the pot and cook according to package instructions until tender.",
        "Discard the bay leaf. Adjust the seasoning if needed.",
        "Serve the chicken noodle soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley."
      ],
      "servings": 6,
      "tags": [
        "soup",
        "comfort food"
      ],
      "notes": "You can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the soup before serving for a burst of freshness.",
      "category": "non-vegetarian"
    },
    {
      "id": 6,
      "recipeName": "Margherita Pizza",
      "author": "Carlos Gonzalez",
      "prepTime": "20 minutes",
      "cookTime": "15 minutes",
      "ingredients": [
        "1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)",
        "1/2 cup pizza sauce",
        "8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced",
        "2 large tomatoes, sliced",
        "1/4 cup fresh basil leaves",
        "2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil",
        "Salt and pepper to taste"
      ],
      "instructions": [
        "Preheat the oven to the highest temperature your oven allows.",
        "Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into your desired shape.",
        "Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet.",
        "Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.",
        "Arrange mozzarella cheese slices and tomato slices on top of the sauce.",
        "Season with salt and pepper to taste.",
        "Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.",
        "Remove from the oven and sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the pizza.",
        "Drizzle olive oil over the pizza before serving.",
        "Slice and serve the Margherita pizza hot."
      ],
      "servings": 4,
      "tags": [
        "pizza",
        "Italian"
      ],
      "notes": "You can add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a hint of spiciness.",
      "category": "non-vegetarian"
    },
    {
      "id": 7,
      "recipeName": "Guacamole",
      "author": "Isabella Rodriguez",
      "prepTime": "10 minutes",
      "cookTime": "0 minutes",
      "ingredients": [
        "2 ripe avocados",
        "1/4 cup diced red onion",
        "1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro",
        "1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced",
        "2 tablespoons lime juice",
        "1 clove garlic, minced",
        "Salt and pepper to taste",
        "Tortilla chips for serving"
      ],
      "instructions": [
        "Cut avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop out the flesh into a bowl.",
        "Add diced red onion, cilantro, jalapeño pepper, lime juice, and minced garlic to the bowl with the avocado.",
        "Mash everything together with a fork until desired consistency is reached.",
        "Season with salt and pepper to taste.",
        "Serve the guacamole with tortilla chips as a dip or as a topping for tacos, burritos, or salads."
      ],
      "servings": 4,
      "tags": [
        "appetizer",
        "Mexican",
        "dip"
      ],
      "notes": "For added freshness, you can add diced tomatoes to the guacamole.",
      "category": "vegetarian"
    },
    {
      "id": 8,
      "recipeName": "Pancakes",
      "author": "Olivia Thompson",
      "prepTime": "10 minutes",
      "cookTime": "15 minutes",
      "ingredients": [
        "1 cup all-purpose flour",
        "2 tablespoons granulated sugar",
        "1 teaspoon baking powder",
        "1/2 teaspoon baking soda",
        "1/4 teaspoon salt",
        "3/4 cup buttermilk",
        "1/4 cup milk",
        "1 large egg",
        "2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted",
        "1 teaspoon vanilla extract",
        "Butter or oil for greasing the pan",
        "Maple syrup and fresh fruits for serving"
      ],
      "instructions": [
        "In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.",
        "In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.",
        "Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are okay.",
        "Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grease the surface with butter or oil.",
        "Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.",
        "Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter or oil as needed.",
        "Serve the pancakes hot with maple syrup and fresh fruits of your choice."
      ],
      "servings": 4,
      "tags": [
        "breakfast",
        "brunch"
      ],
      "notes": "You can add chocolate chips, blueberries, or sliced bananas to the pancake batter for variations.",
      "category": "vegetarian"
    },
    {
      "id": 9,
      "recipeName": "Caesar Chicken Wrap",
      "author": "Daniel Adams",
      "prepTime": "15 minutes",
      "cookTime": "15 minutes",
      "ingredients": [
        "2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts",
        "2 tablespoons olive oil",
        "1/2 teaspoon garlic powder",
        "Salt and pepper to taste",
        "4 large tortillas",
        "1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped",
        "1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese",
        "1/4 cup Caesar dressing"
      ],
      "instructions": [
        "Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).",
        "Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.",
        "Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through. Let it cool, then slice into thin strips.",
        "Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Layer with romaine lettuce, sliced chicken, Parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing.",
        "Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly.",
        "Repeat with the remaining tortillas and ingredients.",
        "Slice each wrap in half and serve as a delicious lunch or light dinner."
      ],
      "servings": 2,
      "tags": [
        "lunch",
        "wrap"
      ],
      "notes": "You can add cherry tomatoes, bacon bits, or avocado slices to the wrap for extra flavor and texture.",
      "category": "non-vegetarian"
    },
    {
      "id": 10,
      "recipeName": "Berry Smoothie",
      "author": "Sophie Wilson",
      "prepTime": "5 minutes",
      "cookTime": "0 minutes",
      "ingredients": [
        "1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)",
        "1 ripe banana",
        "1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)",
        "1/2 cup plain yogurt",
        "1 tablespoon honey (optional)",
        "Ice cubes"
      ],
      "instructions": [
        "Place mixed berries, banana, milk, yogurt, and honey (if using) into a blender.",
        "Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.",
        "Add ice cubes and blend again until desired consistency is reached.",
        "Pour the berry smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.",
        "Enjoy this refreshing and nutritious smoothie as a breakfast or snack."
      ],
      "servings": 2,
      "tags": [
        "smoothie",
        "breakfast",
        "snack"
      ],
      "notes": "You can customize the smoothie by adding a handful of spinach or kale for added nutrients.",
      "category": "vegetarian"
    }
  ]
}