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Lemon Spaghetti, carb load in style

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Need something tasty and a little decadent for dinner? How about if I throw "easy" into that description? How about I add the added benefit of a nice crab-load for your crazy workout days? Sound good? Oh, I got you - What ya need: 1/2 cup of fresh squeezed lemon juice 2/3 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2/3 cup of olive oil 1- 1lb package of pasta, whichever sort you prefer, cooked 1/4 cup of water from the pasta you cooked fresh basil for garnish Ok, so: Grab a large bowl and mix together everything but the pasta and the pasta water. Whisk it together until everything is well incorporated. Now, add the spaghetti and the pasta water. Mix all of this together and you’re done! Oh and, you can garnish this with freshly chopped basil and fresh lemon zest.

Riverboat Salmon, a personal favorite

Riverboat Salmon is a fast preparation dish with some great benefits. This dish is light, yet filling and healthy. It’s a great main item in a light lunch or dinner. The rich flavor will please many and the light burden doesn’t weigh one down after the meal. What ya need: 4 salmon steaks (6-8oz. works best) 1 lemon, quartered 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder Ok, so: Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Melt the butter in the skillet. When the butter is completely liquefied, add the soy sauce and garlic powder. Increase the heat to medium. Place the salmon in the skillet and cook 4 minutes on each side, or until well cooked. The fish will be thoroughly cooked when it flakes easily with a fork. Do not test doneness often or you will ruin the integrity of the filet. As the salmon is cooking, prepare the lemon. Cut the lemon in half. Cut one half of the lemon into four thin slices. Cut the other half of the lemon into four wedges. Wh...

Aviation, the cocktail

Gin. Some people love it, others do not. I'm a weird minority that just has to be in the mood for it to drink it. That mood doesn't grace my mind often, though. Regardless, here's a cool gin-based recipe that is just fun to drink. Ladies and gents, the Aviation- What ya need: 1 ounce fresh lemon juice 2 ounces gin 1/2 ounce maraschino liqueur 1/4 teaspoon simple syrup 1 cup ice cubes Ok, so- In a cocktail shaker, combine the lemon juice, gin, maraschino liqueur, and simple syrup. Throw in the ice and shake for about 20 seconds. Strain into an old fashioned glass or a coupe glass and enjoy! Some people garnish this with a cherry, but I could care less.

Swordfish tastes really good. Seriously.

Swordfish tastes good. If you like fish, you should try this. It's a quick recipe that tastes great. What ya need: 6 swordfish steaks about 1 inch thick 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika Preparation: Rinse swordfish steaks well under cold water and pat dry. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco sauce and stir until well incorporated. Brush the fish with the mixture, not using all of it, then sprinkle half of the paprika over the fish. Set remaining lemon juice mixture and paprika aside for later. Now get your grill going and grease the grill well. Medium coals are best for this. Grill the fish for about eight minutes per side. Be sure to baste the fish with the lemon juice mixture as you grill and keep sprinkling the rest of the paprika on the ...