Basil Pesto Salmon with Artichokes and Creamy Garlic Aoili

What you will need: 1 Salmon filet, 1 tbsp basil pesto, 1 artichoke, 2 tbsp mayo, 1/4 meyer lemon juice, 1 tsp minced garlic.
You can't get much easier than this while keepin' it gourmet! Preheat oven to 400* and boil water in a large stock pot. Cut your artichoke in half and boil for 20-30 minutes depending on the size. Place salmon on cookie sheet and spread pesto over top and bake for 8-10 minutes. Mix mayo, lemon juice and garlic for your arty-dipping sauce (sometimes you can add a kick with cayenne or horseradish yum)...

And that's it. Now to find someone else to do the dishes.....

Avocado Chicken Parmesan

1 pounded out chicken breast, 1 tbsp dried bread crumbs, 1 tbsp marinara, handful of mozzarella cheese, 1/4 avocado sliced, onion powder, garlic salt, sea salt, pepper, cooking spray.

For salad: mix spinach, shredded carrots and cabbage, green onion, sunflower seeds, kidney beans and bleu cheese with remaining avocado and champagne vinegarette.

Preheat oven to 400*  while pounding out chicken breast. Place on greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle chicken with seasonings and breadcrumbs and bake for 8 minutes. Remove and spread marinara over top, then layer with avocado and mozzarella cheese. Bake another 8 minutes (prepare your salad at this time)

This recipe takes minimal prep and effort and is all together under 500 calories.