1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Rinse the Salmon in cold water, pat dry with paper towels and place in the center of the prepared baking sheet, skin side down; set aside.
4. In a small bowl, mash together the Softened Butter, Lemon Zest, Garlic, Parsley, Pepper and Salt until well-combined.
5. Using a butter knife, rubber spatula or your fingers, spread the Butter paste over the Salmon Fillets; Note: I usually end up using my fingers to spread the Butter mixture ~ the warmth of your skin helps spread the butter more easily.
6. Next, squeeze the Lemon Juice evenly over the Salmon Fillets and sprinkle with extra salt and pepper, if desired.
7. Bake in pre-heated oven on the center rack for 15-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets. The fillets will flake apart easily with a fork when done and should measure 145 degrees.
8. Serve with wedges of fresh lemon and sprinkle with extra Parsley. Enjoy!

Making the Homemade Sauce:

1. In a large saucepan/pot, heat 1-2 Tbsp. Olive Oil over Medium/Low heat until it shimmers on the surface.
2. Once the oil is hot, add the Garlic and Onion and cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until the Onion is transparent.
3. Lower the temperature to Low and add the Tomato Sauce, Tomato Puree, Parsley, Basil, Sugar, Salt and Pepper; stir until fully blended; add the Milk and stir to incorporate.
4. Cover and let simmer while you cook the Meatballs and Pasta.

Making the Meatballs:

1. In a large bowl, mix the Ground Turkey, Ground Sausage, Oats, Parmesan Cheese, Parsley, Oregano, Salt and Pepper until thoroughly blended.
2. Next, add the Milk and Egg and mix well using either your hands or two forks.
3. Using a 1″ or 2″ scooper, scoop and form meatballs and place on a cookie sheet or large plate; you should end up with about 24 – 2″ meatballs or 48 – 1″ meatballs.
4. Using a large non-stick skillet, heat the Olive Oil over Medium/Low to Medium heat until the surface shimmers.
5. Once the oil is heated, add 6-8 meatballs (leave enough working room in the skillet to flip/turn the meatballs) and brown on each side (about 3-4 minutes per side). Transfer the browned meatballs to a clean dish/plate, while you cook the remaining meatballs.

The Pasta:

1. While you are cooking the meatballs, bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook the Pasta according to the package instructions for al dente; drain and set aside.

Putting it All Together:

1. While you’re layering the casserole, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray a 9″ x 13″ Baking Dish with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Ladle a thin layer of sauce onto the bottom of the baking dish and spread out evenly to cover the bottom.
4. Next, add half of the meatballs.
5. Then, add half of the Pasta onto and around the meatballs.
6. Next, layer with half of the Mozzarella Slices (or “Pearls”).
7. Repeat these layers with the remaining ingredients: Sauce, Meatballs, Pasta, Mozzarella.
8. Sprinkle the top evenly with the 1/2 cup of Parmesan Cheese.
9. Bake on a cookie sheet (to prevent spills in the oven) for about 30 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbly.
10. Allow to cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
11. Yummy!!! Serve with a fresh green salad and Enjoy! 🙂

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. Note: If using Buttermilk (usually only needed for the Salad Dressing version of this recipe; if you’re making this recipe as a dip, the Buttermilk is usually not needed) and you’re making your own, do so now by pouring 1 Tablespoon of White Vinegar or Lemon Juice into a 1-Cup measuring cup; then add milk (I use Whole Milk, but any fat % Milk is fine) to the Vinegar/Lemon Juice to almost fill the 1-cup measuring cup; gently stir and let sit for 5 minutes while preparing the remaining ingredients.
3. While the Buttermilk is forming, place all of the remaining ingredients into a large bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined.
4. To dilute/thin the dressing, add some Buttermilk, a little bit at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
5. Pour into a jar/vessel, cover with lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
6. Enjoy!

1. While the bacon is cooking, begin making the BBQ Ranch Dressing.

The BBQ Ranch Dressing:

1. In a medium-size bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients, except for the Buttermilk.
2. Once all of the ingredients are thoroughly combined, add the Buttermilk 1/4 cup at a time until desired consistency is reached. Reserve any leftover Buttermilk in the refrigerator to add to the dressing later, as it will thicken over time.
3. Cover and refrigerate the dressing until ready to use.

The Salad:

1. In a very large bowl, place all of the salad ingredients, except for the Pico de Gallo, and gently toss to mix (reserve some of the Cheese and Onions for toppings).

Putting it All Together:

1. To serve the salad, you can set up a station with the large salad bowl as center stage with the Bacon served in a side bowl (for non-bacon-eaters), as well as the Pico de Gallo and any other toppings that you want to serve separately. You can also serve the BBQ Ranch Dressing separately or sparingly toss on the salad, so individuals can add more if desired 😉

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place oven rack in the center position.
2. In a large bowl, combine the Bread Crumbs, Parmesan Cheese, Parsley, Salt, Pepper and Garlic Powder until well blended. Set aside.
3. In a microwave-proof bowl, melt the butter.
4. Next, set up a “work station” with the following in a row or circle:
   1. Chicken Breasts
   2. Melted Butter
   3. Bread Crumb Mixture
   4. 9″ x 13″ Baking Dish (you may need 2 Baking Dishes, depending on the size of your Chicken Breasts – do NOT crowd your Chicken).
5. Dip each Chicken Breast into the Melted Butter, coating well. Then, transfer to the Bread Crumb mixture and roll around to coat completely. Place into the Baking Dish and repeat these steps with the remaining Chicken Breasts.
6. Once all of the Chicken Breasts have been prepared, drizzle any leftover Melted Butter and the Lemon Juice evenly over the tops of the Chicken. Sprinkle with Paprika.
7. Bake for approximately 40-45 minutes – check the center Chicken Breast by cutting it in half to check for any pinkness.
8. Drizzle juices from pan over the Chicken Breasts before serving. Yum!!!

Making the Meatballs:

1. Gather the meatball ingredients.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
3. Line 2-3 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the Turkey Meatball ingredients and mix very well, either with a fork or your hands.
5. Using a 2″ cookie scooper (or spoon), scoop turkey mixture onto the prepared baking sheets (16 meatballs per sheet). You may either form the meatballs using your hands or just drop meatballs directly onto sheet using the cookie scooper.
6. Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until inside temperature measures 165 degrees (I usually cut the center-most meatball in half to check for any pinkness).

Making the Spicy Avocado Dipping Sauce:

1. Gather the Avocado ingredients.
2. While the meatballs are cooking, blend the Avocado ingredients (except for the Parsley) in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy.
3. Pour into serving bowl and top with dried Parsley. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
   
4. Once the meatballs are cooked, drizzle some Spicy Avocado Sauce over the tops and serve with your favorite veggie! Yum!!!