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Citrus Salmon 30 calories

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsps lemon zest
  • 2 tsps lime zest
  • 11/2 tsps salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • salmon fillet (1 to 3-lb.)
  • 1 lemon for garnish

Total Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 30Calories from Fat 25
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.5g4%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 710mg30%
Potassium 15mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 1g0%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
Vitamin A2%
Vitamin C6%
Calcium2%
Iron2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Serving Size: 5 people

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except salmon in a small bowl; set aside.

Arrange salmon on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet; spread herb mixture over salmon.

Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.

Garnish with slices with lemon








Til Next Time, +Daniel Kim 
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2:53 AM
Tomato Sauce: Fresh


Ingredients
1 tomato
1 clove of garlic
1 tbsp of basil
1 tbsp of veg. oil



Methodology

1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
2. Coarsely chop the tomato and transfer to a small bowl. Sprinkle the tomato chunks with basil, olive oil, and salt. Set aside.
3. Once the water is boiling, stir in the rigatoni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. 
4. Drain well in a colander, and then return the pasta to the pot.
5. Pour the tomato mixture over the pasta and toss to mix.
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10:29 AM
Caprese Salad

  • Ingredients
  • 2 cups balsamic vinegar
  • 3 whole tomatoes (ripe, sliced thick)
  • 12 ozs mozzarella cheese (weight, sliced thick)
  • 1 leaf fresh basil leaves
  • olive oil (drizzling)
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper



Methodology
In a small saucepan, bring balsamic vinegar to a boil over medium-low heat. Cook for 10 to 20 minutes, or until balsamic has reduced to a thicker glaze. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl or cruet. Allow to cool.
When you're ready to serve, arrange tomato and mozzarella slices on a platter. Arrange basil leaves between the slices. Drizzle olive oil over the top of the salad, getting a little bit on each slice. Do the same with the balsamic reduction, making designs if you want. Store extra balsamic reduction in fridge for a later use.
End with a sprinkling of kosher salt and black pepper. Serve as a lunch, with crusty bread. Or serve alongside a beef main course for dinner.
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8:32 PM
Asian Style Pork Chops

  • Ingredients for 4 portions
  • 5 tbsps soy sauce
  • 2 tbsps hoisin sauce
  • 2 cloves crushed garlic
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 4 center cut pork chops (trimmed)







Methodology

 Stir together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, garlic, honey, and sugar. Add pork chops, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.

 Preheat broiler. Remove pork chops from marinade and arrange on a baking sheet; reserve marinade. Place pork chops under broiler, and cook 4 minutes, rotating pan once. Remove from broiler. Turn chops and spoon some of the reserved marinade over the tops. Return to broiler, and cook until just done, 4 to 7 minutes more.
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4:51 AM
Mexican Style Salad


  • Ingredients for 4 servings
  • 2 cooked chicken breasts
  • 1 earn of corn
  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 2 oz arugula
  • 2 oz queso fresco
  • 4 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 2 scallions
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp of dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons of agave nectar
  • 4 radishes
  • 2 tbsp of oil.












Methodology

While the chicken cooks and cools, wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut the radishes into wedges and place them in a bowl of cold water. Cut the cherry tomatoes into quarters. Thinly slice the scallions. Roughly chop the cilantro. Peel off the husks and remove the silks from the corn. Using a knife in a sawing motion, cut the kernels off the cob. Chop the romaine lettuce into small, bite-sized pieces.

In a small bowl, combine the juice of the whole lime, mustard, nectar, and about 2 tablespoons of olive oil.Whisk until blended and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Chop the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces. Add the chopped chicken to a large bowl along with the radishes, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, corn, romaine lettuce, and arugula. Add some of the dressing (you may not need all of it) and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Divide among bowls and garnish with Queso Fresco.
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4:42 AM



  • Ingredients for four servings
  • 4  boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp of veg. oil (or any flavorless light oil)
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup of chicken stock (low sodium)
  • 1/3 cup of skim milk
  • 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard (or any other spicy mustard)
  • 3 tablespoons of fresh chopped tarragon.
  • 1 tbsp of chopped parsely to finish/garnish
  • 1 lb of asparagus.





Methodology
1. Season you chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. Get you pan preheated on high heat with the oil in it. 
3. Sear the chicken on one side without touching it for three minutes.
4. Lower the heat to medium-low, and flip the chicken.
5. cook for another 5 minutes on medium low. Add more oil if you need to.
6. Remove your chicken to the plate.
7. Add the chicken stock and milk to the pan
8. Add the herbs and mustard. 
9. Reduce until desired consistency
10. Blanch asparagas
11. Serve
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4:29 AM
Cucumber Yogurt Salad: Indian Style


Ingredients
2 cups Greek Yogurt
2 cups grated cucumber. (don't peel or seed)
1 clove garlic, minced
4 sprigs fresh mint, leaves only, minced finely
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons golden raisins
1 teaspoon of black pepper
1/2 cup of chopped dill
1/2 cups of crumbled feta
Chopped cucumber: 1 cup
1 teaspoon of cumin
1 teaspoon of coriander

Method
Whisk the yogurt until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients, plus a little freshly ground black pepper if you like. Stir, chill, and serve.
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4:05 AM

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