5 months

Eden turned 5 months today so it seems as good a time as any to do a little update on the kiddo.

At 5 months Eden:
Rolls over from back to belly... but has forgotten how to roll from belly to back.
Razzes... or at least I think that's what they call the spittle speak.
Yells with glee... in high pitched tones only dogs and moms can hear.
Smiles... CONSTANTLY :)
Still sleeps through the night... on her belly now.
Wears 9 month clothing... which I probably need to get more of :).
Giggles when you blow raspberries... especially on her belly and neck.
and
Is a ROCK STAR nap taker... making this post and the dishes possible.

I forgot to post my weekly menu on Monday (I know you're all DYING to know what we're eating :) ). To be honest, it's been really helpful to look back at this blog and see my menu planning and recipes, so just bare with me cause it's not going away! These recipes share a lot of cilantro.

M- Chicken Corn Tacos w/ cantaloupe (check out side bar for menu link)
T- Salmon w/Maple Lemon Glaze, Snow Peas (bought at the farmer's market), and saffron rice- see recipe below
W- Cilantro Lime Chicken
Th- Soy Citrus Scallops
F- Leftovers - or something else :)


Salmon with Maple-Lemon Glaze (from Cooking Light, April '09)

The flavor on the fish was light and sweet and paired well with saffron rice and a sweet veggie.
It's fast, healthy, and cheap- YAY! Triple threat. (The cheap only applies because I got the salmon at Sam's- but it still counts!).

I changed this recipe because I don't have an oven safe skillet. Instead of searing it in the pan first and then moving it to the over, I simply broiled it for about 6 - 7 minutes on a roasting pan. I brushed it with the marinade about half way through.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 4 (6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Cooking spray

Preparation

1. Preheat broiler.

2. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add fish to bag; seal. Refrigerate 10 minutes, turning bag once.

3. Remove fish from bag, reserving marinade. Place marinade in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute.

4. Heat a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle fish evenly with salt and pepper. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add fish to pan; cook 3 minutes. Turn fish over. Brush marinade evenly over fish. Broil 3 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness.