Salmon with Spinach & Artichoke Mac ‘n’ Cheese

salmonThis year was the first time that I’ve ever cooked chicken or fish… I’m trying new things and it’s going (pretty) well! I’m not a huge fan of fish, but I hadn’t eaten it in so long that I wanted to try it out again. And I wanted to attempt to cook salmon since it’s uber healthy for you- it relieves stress, boosts your memory, and prevents cancer and diseases. I grilled it with butter, lemon juice, and garlic which I thought might not have been enough flavor, but it turned out really well. However, next time I’m going to try baking it in the oven so it’s more evenly cooked. This pesto salmon with roasted artichoke recipe looks amazing and I definitely want to try it out in the future!

macncheeseWith the salmon, I had spinach and artichoke mac ‘n cheese. I know the picture may not look that appetizing, but it was delicious. I’ve made it homemade before using this recipe, but I simplified it a little bit this week. I used Annie’s Organic White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese and added in 6 oz. of chopped canned artichoke hearts and 1/2 cup of chopped spinach. It’s super easy to add in a little healthy greens when you’re already making mac ‘n cheese!

Thoughts? Recipes I should try? Let me know!