Soy Ginger Salmon

2 salmon fillets
2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1/4 lemon, juice
2 tsp minced ginger

Very simple here guys, but this is my absolute favorite way to make salmon. In a freezer zip lock bag add your soy sauce, lemon juice and ginger, then place your salmon fillets inside. Zip closed and shake it up to ensure all ingredients mix and marinate the fish. Preheat oven to 400* and simply bake for 10 minutes. I usually serve this with brown rice and either green beans, asparagus or broccoli. You could even fancy it up a bit by sprinkling sesame seeds over top.

Crockpot Mexican Summer Stew

6 oz ground turkey
1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 can pinto beans drained and rinsed
1 zucchini cubed
1/2 cup frozen corn
2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp chopped green onion
1/2 bag sliced baby bella mushrooms
2 cups Pace Picante salsa
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 tbsp Daisy Light sour cream
2 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
12 jalepeno stuffed olives (optional)

Saute red onion in olive oil and add ground turkey with the cumin and cayenne pepper until lightly browned. Spray slow cooker with olive oil or cooking spray and add Pace, beans, zucchini, corn, mushrooms and your cooked meat/onions. Place on low 4 hours. Spoon into 4 individual bowls and sprinkle with cheddar cheese, dollop of sour cream, green onion and 3 jalepeno olives. Less than 500 calories per serving!

Spicy Black beans

1 Can of low sodium black beans rinsed and drained
pinch of cumin
pinch of cayenne
1/4 red onion finely chopped
handful chopped cilantro
1/2 lime juice
1/2 avocado diced
5 cherry tomatoes sliced
1/8 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp Daisy light sour cream
Tapatio

Too simple but unbelievable amount of flavor (and fiber). Heat beans in a saucepan on low with spices while chopping up your veggies. Once hot add cheese and veggies and stir until cheese is melted. Dollop with sour cream and Tapatio. Sliced jalepenos are optional.

Garlic and Thyme Brick Chicken with Smashed Cauliflower Gratin and Tomato Mozzarella Salad (see older posts)

1 medium chicken breast

2 cloves of minced garlic

2 tsp thyme

2 Tbsp olive oil

1/4 tsp crushed cayenne pepper

Sea salt

In a bowl toss oil, garlic, thyme, red pepper, salt and chicken. Heat a skillet on medium heat and add chicken when at full temperature smoothing oil mixture around it. Place a cast iron pot on top of chicken and put a heavy can or two in the pot to weigh it down. Cook for ten minutes, then flip chicken and cook another few minutes until chicken is crispy. Serve with your favorite sides!