Ingredients (6 servings, 254 calories):

• 1 tsp olive oil extra-virgin.
• ¼ cup minced shallots.
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips.
• ¼ tsp salt.
• ½ tsp ground pepper.
• ½ salmon (about 1½ lbs.), with or without skin (remove before eating).
• 3 tbsp basil pesto (homemade).

Instructions:

1. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
3. Add the red bell pepper, salt and pepper, and cook until the bell pepper is just tender, about 3 minutes.
4. Lay the salmon on a double sheet of foil that is lightly coated with cooking spray.
5. Spread the pesto over the salmon and arrange the shallot and red bell peppers over the pesto.
6. Seal the foil by folding it as though you wrapping a present. Slide the foil packet onto the grill and close the lid. Cook until the salmon is just cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon. Take care not to overcook the salmon.
7. Unwrap the salmon from the foil,4cut into pieces and serve hot or at room temperature.

Ingredients (2 serves):

Chicken and marinade

• 1 pound chicken tenders (or skinless, boneless chicken breast cut into strips).
• Juice of two limes.
• 3 cloves garlic, minced. 
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds.
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds.
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds.
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds.
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil.
• Salt and cracked black pepper.

Herbed quinoa

• 1 cup quinoa, cooked. 
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped. 
• 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped. 
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced.

Instructions:

1. Grind all the spices (cumin, fennel, sesame, coriander seeds) in a grinder or mortar. Place the lime juice, minced garlic, spice mix, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix to combine. 
2. Place the chicken, in a large salad bowl. Rub the marinade over the chicken and let sit for 15-20 minutes. Drain from the marinade and stir fry the chicken tenders in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through. Add the marinade at the end of cooking and cook for 2-5 minutes more; make sure you don’t burn the spices of the marinade, you just want them slightly caramelized.
3. While the chicken is cooking, place the cooked quinoa, cilantro, parsley and scallion in a bowl and toss to combine. 
4. Serve the chicken with the herbed quinoa, sprinkle with extra spices and drizzle with extra oil to serve.

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar.
• 1.25 pounds chicken tenders, or breasts.
• 2 heads broccoli.
• 1 cup baby carrots.
• 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes.
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
• 3 tablespoons olive oil.
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
• Optional: fresh parsley, salt and pepper.

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large tray with parchment paper, and set aside.
2. Trim the tenderloins of fat and undesired parts. Alternatively cut the breasts into small 1/4th-1/2th inch thick pieces.
3. Place 1/3 cup of the balsamic in a large bag and add the chicken tenders. Coat and place in the fridge to marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 6 hours.
4. Chop the broccoli into small pieces. Slice the baby carrots in half.
5. Place broccoli + carrots on the prepared tray with the cherry tomatoes (like your tomatoes LESS roasted? Toss in after 5-10 minutes of the broccoli and carrots being cooked. Otherwise they are ultra tender!), Italian seasoning, olive oil, garlic powder, and add some seasoned salt and pepper to taste.
6. Roast the veggies for 10-15 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and flip around. Section the veggies to each side of the tray and place the chicken tenders in the center. Brush 1/3 cup of the balsamic over the chicken.
8. Return to the oven and cook for another 7-15 minutes depending on the size of your chicken. Be careful to monitor the chicken so you don’t overcook it.
9. Serve the chicken and veggies with the remaining Balsamic. Top with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Ingredients (4 servings, 260 calories):

For the quinoa:

• ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil.
• ½ onion, finely chopped.
• 1 clove garlic, minced.
• ½ teaspoon chili powder.
• 190 grams (1 cup) uncooked quinoa.
• Salt and pepper.
• 500 ml (2 cups) vegetable broth.
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped.

For the shrimp:

• ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil.
• 225 grams (1/2 lb) raw shrimp.
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped.
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder.
• Salt and pepper.

You will also need:

• Fresh parsley. finely chopped.
• The juice of half lemon.

Instructions:

1. In a fine-meshed strainer, rinse the quinoa under cold running water.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until the onion softens slightly.
3. Add the quinoa and ½ teaspoon of chili powder. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Sautee for 1 minute then add the broth.
5. Bring to a boil uncovered. When it starts to boil, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is cooked and tender. Remove from heat, add the parsley and mix well.
6. While quinoa is cooking, cook the shrimp.
7. Heat ½ tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. When the pan is hot, add the shrimp and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon of chili powder. Season with salt and pepper and sautee until no longer translucent.
8. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
9. Mix the quinoa and shrimp together, drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley. Serve the spicy garlic shrimp and quinoa immediately, while still hot.
10. Enjoy!