Salmon

Sometimes I get the urge to put effort into making dinner.

…but most of the time I prefer to let someone else wear the apron in the evening.

I think it was all of the restaurant eating this week that gave me the urge to cook a simple, “clean” meal tonight.

Wild Salmon w. Lentils & Arugula

Recipe Courtesy: Whole Living Magazine

As a pescatarian [mostly vegetarian], I often fail to eat enough protein in the evening; I rarely finish dinner with a feeling of satiety, resulting in the usual nightly battle with my serious sugar struggle.

my fellow veggies:

What are your favorite protein-packed, easy to prepare dinner recipes?

Have a wonderful, wintery week!

P.S. I had fun up-dating my ‘about me’ page today ;)

There aren’t too many things I can complain about right now. Well, maybe the wind. I’m not a fan of windy weather. I suppose it’s another excuse to wear my cozy Uggs in the middle of June though. Despite the less than ideal climate, home life is pretty plush; the eats are particularly superb.

Waffle Wednesday

Van’s Organic – wahoo! – Flax Waffles

Half 1: Dad’s Homemade 0% Yogurt, S + B Berries, Organic Agave

Half 2: Flax P.nut Buttah + 1/2 Organic Banana

The following meal might be one of my very favorite dishes… ever! That’s huge, folks. I made this once last summer, and I’ve been anxiously awaiting peach season ever since.

Summer Salmon with Apricot Peach Salsa

[original recipe @ In Praise of Leftovers]

Life is tough.

Want to make the most-delicious tasting Omega 3’s?

Salsa:

Chop 2 small ripe peaches and 3-4 ripe apricots and place in a small mixing bowl. Add ~1/2 c. chopped onion, 1/3 c. chiffonade of fresh basil, and 1/2 – 1 whole [red or green] jalapeno pepper – finely chopped. Sprinkle with a couple teaspoons of sugar, a pinch of salt, and drizzle of olive oil.

Salmon:

Rinse and pat dry a filet of wild salmon. Brush meat with olive oil and place in a glass baking dish. In a small bowl, combine a few tablespoons of light brown sugar, salt and a pinch each of oregano and thyme. Rub onto oiled filet. Bake @ 450* until fish is opaque, approx. 12 minutes [depending on thickness].

Meanwhile, cook a pot of quinoa [or brown rice] for the whole grain base. Then assemble your summery salmon + salsa and enjoy by ~~candlelight~~ sunset.

Speaking of summer and salsa… College Lifestyles Post #3: CLassy Sassy Summer Salsas.

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Other good things:

Lunch at Renata’s Creperie with Miss Molly.

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Buckwheat Crepe + Apple [subbed for chicken], Pear, Jack & Chevre Cheese, Onion, Chiffonade of Fresh Basil, Honey + Crème Fraiche

Jitter Bean daily.

I love lattes & they love me.

Sweet Tater Fries + Homegrown Arugula Salads.

Enough said.

Much-needed haircuts.

Hair is a serious matter.

Not only do I strive to keep my insides at their healthiest, but I also believe maintaining your outer ~~beauty~~ health is important too. I like to give my mane a healthy trim every 3-4 months. How important is skin/hair care to you? How often do you get your hairs trimmed?