Something new... Baked Salmon!

We are not fish eaters at my house.  Andy's motto when it comes to seafood is "If it's from the sea, it's not for me."  I grew up with my dad saying "When they find a fish that tastes like steak, I'll eat it."  The only "seafood" I used to eat was fish sticks (heavy on the tartar sauce) and popcorn shrimp (heavy on the breading).

But I'm always hearing how good for you fish is.  Several of the blogs that I frequent have a whole section on sea food recipes. So, I decided that maybe I'm missing out.  If nothing else, fish really is healthy and it gives a little bit of variety to a meat-heavy diet.

This week, I decided to jump in with both feet and try a salmon recipe.  This Lemon Dill Salmon was very easy to make.  The hardest part was wrapping up the parchment paper the right way.  It definitely looked very "professional". 

I had a taste test as soon as I took them out of the oven.  I can't tell yet if I like it.  It's just different.  I think my taste buds were wondering "What is this?" and weren't sure what to make of it.  I still might end up drowning it in tartar sauce, but that doesn't take away from the nutritional value, right?

Then, to be on the safe side, I tried this new Sweet Potato Chili.   

Disclaimer:  The picture from the website loods about 100  times better than my picture, so don't let mine deter you!

 I didn't have avocado to top it with, but still scooped myself a bowl for lunch today.  My taste buds knew exactly was to do with this one - rejoice!  It was awesome!!  I had to hold myself back from eating about three helping right then and there.  I might have a new favorite.

I'll have to let you all know how the fish-eating works out this week and how much tartar sauce was used :)

Music of the week:  My wonderful husband made a Pandora station for me that was based on Tub-Thumping (after he got done mocking me).  I enjoyed Matchbox 20, Bare Naked Ladies, Goo Goo Dolls, Wallflowers, Third Eye Blind, and so many more!!  It all brought me back to days of singing at the top of my lungs in the car with friends, sunny days at the pool, backstage before a show, and the days of not knowing just how good I really had it.  It was a fun day :)

Until next time, my friends..... Live well.

Becky