Kale Salad and Paleo Pancakes

http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/raw_kale_salad_with_balsamic_pine_nuts_and_parmesan/ 

http://www.roostblog.com/roost/spiced-banana-almond-meal-pancakes.html 

I added whey protein to the batter, which made it dry, so I also added almond milk. I also threw in some chia seeds and ground flax seeds.

Both recipes were delicious!!!

Our beliefs about food, and a great fish dinner

Here is what we believe about food and why:

Watch those carbs:
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/02/18/pasta-not-bacon-makes-you-fat-but-how.aspx

Don't rule out bacon:
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/01/03/eating-bacon.aspx

Don't rule out butter either:
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/12/07/why-is-butter-better.aspx

Fat is good for you:
http://www.mercola.com/nutritionplan/beginner_fats.htm

Low fat is not good for you:
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/05/21/why-you-need-to-avoid-low-fat-milk-and-cheese.aspx

Death by sugar:
http://www.uctv.tv/shows/Sugar-The-Bitter-Truth-16717

Fish Rub:
This rub was taken from a Blackened Salmon recipe, however, I find that it works well with multiple types of fish.  Along with salmon, we have tried tilapia.  
It makes a ton, so you can use what you need and save the rest for another meal.
-2 Tbsp paprika (I like smoked)
-1 Tbsp cayenne (can be omitted if you don't want it to be spicy)
-1 Tbsp onion powder
-1 tsp salt
-1/2 tsp ground white pepper
-1/2 tsp ground black pepper
-1/4 tsp dried thyme
-1/4 tsp dried basil
-1/4 tsp dried oregano

I melt a whole stick of butter - yes a whole stick of butter - you could use whatever amount you like.  If I'm grilling the fish,  I put a couple of sheet of foil together to create a kind of pan to put the fish in and enough to fold up over the fish to enclose it while grilling.  I pour the melted butter onto the foil pan, place the fish on top of the butter and sprinkle the rub on top of the fish.  How much rub you use is up to you.  I find that you don't need much.  I have gotten four meals out of this recipe.  If I bake the fish, I do pretty much the same in a glass baking dish.  I pour the butter in the dish, place the fish on top, and sprinkle on the rub.  I do not cover the fish with foil in the oven.  The other day I did tilapia at 425 degrees for about 20 min.

We serve the fish along side a caesar salad with this dressing:
Classic Caesar Salad Dressing
http://www.anoregoncottage.com/2011/07/classic-caesar-salad-dressing-recipe/
It is probably my favorite homemade caesar salad dressing.  I bough anchovy paste for it.

Our favorite dressing and the salad to go with it

For the Creamy Balsamic Dressing:
(makes 1 2/3 cups of dressing)
4 cloves garlic, grated
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoons seasoning salt such as Lawry's
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup extra light olive oil

I wrote the dressing out here because I've modified it just a bit.  It calls for two types of salt and I felt like that was too much salt.  The original recipe and salad recipe are here:

http://www.mylifeasamrs.com/2012/03/kitchen-sink-chopped-salad-with-creamy-balsamic-dressing.html

Baked Oatmeal with Fruit

http://www.annies-eats.com/2011/09/12/baked-oatmeal-with-fruit/

Another one of our FAVORITES!

Trying it with Tilapia tonight. 

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/halibut-with-coconut-red-curry-sauce-10000001880016/

Two more long time favorites

http://m.foodandwine.com/recipes/thai-grilled-chicken-with-cilantro-dipping-sauce

I let the chicken marinate all day. I like the extra flavor.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/melissa-darabian/crispy-kale-chips-recipe/index.html

I use coconut oil in the kale chips. Mmm!