My Citrus Salmon

Its not a Thursday...but lets throwdown anyway!
My absolute favorite way to do salmon. And As always [like everyone says] it is super easy!

Ingredients
Salmon
Olive Oil
Lemon Juice
Montreal Steak Seasoning [McCormick]
Salmon Rub Seasoning [McCormick]

Directions

• Heat oven at 400 or Broil High
• Drizzle salmon with olive oil and lemon juice, just enough to moisten it
• Sprinkle on seasoning as light [or heavy] as you would like
• Bake for 25 min or Broil for 10-15 min
• Finished when flaky or crispy edges [for more well done]

SIMPLE!
Give it a try and let know if you like it.

Nicole Charnel

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Citrus Salmon

My Food Plan [Weight Loss & Maintain]

People say it all the time....and its SO true.

A Healthy diet is the KEY to weight loss & maintaining.

After my last baby [January 2013], I lost 50lbs.  AND I have managed to keep most of it off. 

I can only attribute this to me keeping my diet mostly clean.  

As I stated a couple of post ago, I gained some pounds from my vacation.  SO jumping back on my healthy band wagon was a must. 

In doing so, a couple of friends have asked me to give them some food tips and share the success.

Research and reading...

And here is the food plan I created for them

Weight Loss Food Meal Plan for Beginners 

It is not as in depth as a professionals meal plan would be...but I just wanted to give them a snapshot of the best foods to eat.  We all know small portions, more veggies than starches, water at all times.

Once you cover the basics, you good!

Maybe these food options and meal ideas can help you.

Nicole Charnel

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Sweet Waffles [Thursday Throwdown]

Breakfast is my favorite meal. To eat and to cook!
I will make waffles for dinner and lunch. Don't think I won't.
Although the frozen Eggos are good for on-the-go and....children. When i want  waffle, I like to make my own, not just heat it up.

What you need is...
Waffle Mix [Aunt Jeminma or Bisquick] 2 cups
Milk [1 1/2c]
Oil [3 tbsp]
Eggs [2 eggs]
Powdered Sugar [2 tbsp]
Butter Extract [1 tsp]

I know, they are not really from stretch, BUT they are quick and they taste homemade. Better than if they were just the kind you add water to.
Basically just follow the directions on the box and add some flavor. The powdered sugar give it a subtle sweetness and the extract give you straight flavor. And it doesn't have to be butter extract. You can choose vanilla, almond, cinnamon, etc. Whatever flavor you like.
Bake your waffles in the waffle iron as usual...and ENJOY!
This is just an easy twist on a simple waffle but after you taste it, you will never do ur waffles the simple [boring] way every again!

Like I said, this recipe is a huge favorite of mine and I hope you give it a try. If you like it, let me know or send me a pic at #ChefCharnel on Da 'Gram!
As always, thanks for reading!

Nicole Charnel

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