Maple Glazed Salmon

So, I might be running the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on July 4th. It may be only a 10k but I need to get my shit together. Healthy eating. Working out hard. Running. Those things have been on the back burner recently. Why? Because I'm lazy. It sucks. Anyways, this is salmon is soo so yummy you must make it.

The works:

• 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 4 5 ounce wild salmon fillets

The creation: Preheat oven to 375. Combine the maple syrup, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper in a small bowl.  Brush salmon with the spice mixture, coating the top of the fish. Place fish on a plate and wrap with plastic wrap and allow to sit in refrigerator for 1 hour. Or don't if you're hungry and not patient. Place salmon on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until salmon is cooked.

Berry Balsamic Glazed Pork

I made this recipe from paleomg.com two days in a row for Drew and I. It's really yummy and easy to make.

I took the picture halfway through eating it, sorry

The works:

• pork loin chops (1-2 lbs)
• S&P
• cinnamon
• thyme
• 1/4-1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2-1 cup mixed berries (frozed or fresh) 

The creation: Start by making your sauce. Add your frozen or fresh berries into a saucepan. I used mixed frozed berries from Trader Joe's. Then add your balsamic vinegar, the amount depending on how much meat you have. Add a little bit of salt and cinnamon to the sauce and simmer on low until you are ready to eat. Now, season both sides of the pork with salt, pepper, cinnamon and thyme. Either grill or pan cook your pork chops for about 4-5 minutes per side. While cooking the pork, baste the chops with your balsamic sauce on each side. Then top with more sauce and the cooked berries and eat. 

Chorizo Burgers with Feta Bacon Guacamole

The works:

• 1 pound ground chuck
• 1/2 pound chorizo
• 1 tbsp worcestershire
• S&P
• 3 avocados, mashed
• 3 strips of bacon
• 1/4 yellow onion, chopped
• 2 oz feta cheese, crumbled
• 1-2 tsp lime juice
• eggs, optional

The creation: First, mix your ground chuck, worcestershire and chorizo. Don't over mix the meat. Shape into 4-6 patties. Grill them or cook them on the stovetop, just make sure they are cooked through since the mixture has the chorizo in it. Cut your bacon into cubes and cook until brown and crispy. Drain and cool your bacon. Mix your avocado, lime juice, chopped yellow onion, and feta cheese together. Then add your cooled bacon to the guacamole. Take a cooked burger, top with guacamole mixture, then top with a fried egg if you'd like. Burgers are always better with a fried egg. 

Paleo Sun Butter Cookies

The works:

• 1 cup sun butter
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon or a little more
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• dash of salt
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

The creation: Mix all the ingredients up in a bowl. Plop down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. We made about 9 cookies with this recipie. Bake in a oven at 350 for about 15 minutes or until golden.