Marinade

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients until well-combined.
• Place the salmon in a large bowl (or large Ziploc resealable bag) and pour the marinade on top, making sure that the salmon is evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
• As the salmon marinades, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

For the Fish

• Prepare the vegetables (peeling and slicing) then place them onto the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and a generous amount of salt and pepper. Toss to coat before spreading the vegetables into a single layer (slight overlap is okay) leaving space in the center of the baking sheet for the salmon.
• Once the salmon fillets are done marinating, place the salmon in the open space on the baking sheet. Pour the leftover marinade over the salmon.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes depending on the thickness of the salmon and desired doneness (the salmon should flake easily with a fork).
• Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Optionally top with toasted sesame seeds. Best served immediately.

For Marinade

• Whisk marinade ingredients together to combine. Pour 2/3's of the marinade into a shallow dish to marinate the steak for about 10 minutes at room temperature while preparing the other ingredients. Set aside remaining marinade for vegetables

For Skillet

• Heat about one teaspoon of oil in a grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and grill steak on each side until desired doneness (about 4 minutes each side for medium-rare, depending on thickness). Set aside and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

For Vegetables

• Wipe pan or grill plates over with a paper towel, drizzle (or brush) with another teaspoon of oil and fry peppers and onion strips. Add half of the reserved marinade, salt and pepper; continue cooking until vegetables are ready.

Assemble

• To serve steak, slice against the grain into thin strips. Pack into warmed tortillas (or lettuce for low-carb), cilantro leaves, sour cream, sliced avocado or other toppings you like, and drizzle over the remaining marinade.

• Place pineapple chunks into a large bowl. Wash and dry remaining fruit. Core strawberries and slice in half if large. Place all remaining fruit into the bowl with the pineapple and toss to combine.

MAKE THE HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING

• Add the chili powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and black pepper to a small bowl, stir to combine.

BROWN THE CHICKEN

• Heat the oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, but not smoking, add the chicken. Cook for about 3 minutes per side.
• Remove the chicken from the skillet and set on a plate or pan. Don’t worry that it’s not cooked all the way through; it will finish cooking in the sauce.

MAKE THE TACO SAUCE

• Do not wash the skillet.
• Set the skillet back over medium heat. Add the tomato sauce, water and prepared seasoning mix, stir well to combine.
• When the sauce comes to a simmer return the chicken to the skillet. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes.
• Keep the sauce at a simmer. Turn the chicken about half way through the cooking time, and stir occasionally.
• Make sure the chicken is at least 165°F at the thickest part.
• Remove the chicken from the skillet and continue cooking the sauce, covered on low heat. It should be barely at a simmer.

SHRED THE CHICKEN

• Place the chicken on a cutting board or pan and shred using two forks.
• Return the chicken to the skillet and cook a few minutes until warmed through and most of the sauce is absorbed. Stir occasionally.
• Serve the shredded chicken with tortillas or hard taco shells and your favorite taco fixings.

• Cook the noodles according to the package directions.
• Heat a large skillet and spray with oil; saute half of the onions over medium heat until golden, stirring 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside to put in the turkey mix.
• In a large bowl, combine the sautéed onions with the ground turkey, bread crumbs, egg, 4 tbsp of the parsley, milk, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper. Set aside in the refrigerator to chill for 5-10 mins. Gently shape into 30-40 meatballs (depends on the size of your meatballs).
• In a blender combine the water, sour cream, flour, tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and paprika, blend until smooth.
• Heat the skillet, add the oil, and brown half of the meatballs (in two batches) about 2 minutes until no longer sticks, turn and brown an additional 2 minutes, set aside on a dish and repeat with remaining meatballs.
• In a large cooking pot saute the other half of the onions and fresh thyme for 2-3 minutes, add the mushrooms and saute for a few more minutes. Add the meatballs, pour the sauce over the meatballs, add thyme.
• Bring to a boil then cook covered on low 20 to 25 minutes, stir often. When done, add the chopped parsley and serve over your favorite noodles.

Comments

• When browning the meatballs, do them in batches and don’t turn them until the bottoms brown and will no longer stick.