Sunday, July 28, 2013

Creamy Parmesan Tilapia

According to "Women's Health Magazine" Tilapis is only the 14th healthiest fish to eat. Apparently they say Catfish is #12... So I don't know if I trust them. In any case, most people agree that fish in all forms is still pretty great for your heart and has omega 3s  and good stuff like that. Anyways, I use Tilapia because it is cheap. If you are feeling rich, go ahead and try this recipe with Salmon or Mahi Mahi.

I think I first saw this recipe on Pinterest. It was originally a recipe for chicken, and since it worked so well with the chicken, I thought I would give it a try with fish.

No pictures yet, I will put them up as soon as I make it again.

Ingredients:
4 Tilapia Fillets
1 cup Mayonnaise*
1 cup Parmesan Cheese
Dash of Garlic Salt
Dash of Pepper
3/4 cup Italian Breadcrumbs

Spray an 8X8 baking dish with cooking spray. Lay Tilapia in bottom of pan.
 In separate bowl, mix mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese. Spread mixture over the top of fish, covering fish completely. Sprinkle bread crumbs over cheese mixture and top with garlic salt and pepper to taste.
Bake at 400 degrees for  12-14 minutes, until breadcrumbs begin to brown and fish flakes easily.

*Substitute Plain Greek Yogurt for healthy dish

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed Mushrooms are awesome, for people who love mushrooms and even for people who don't. Because they are delicious. And so very versatile! You can put all sorts of meats or vegetables in their depending on your personal preferences. So here it is, your guideline to making stuffed mushrooms.


Ingredients:
1 lb mushrooms, any kind. Washed and stems removed. Stems chopped and set aside.
8oz cream cheese
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup cheese (parmesan, swiss, feta, havarti etc)
1/2 lb meat (sausage and bacon are wonderful choices)
1/4 onion, diced
1 tsp garlic
1 cup spinach, or kale or something similar, chopped
Optional: 1 tsp cayanne powder, 1/2 chopped jalapeno for heat

In a large bowl combine cream cheese, bread crumbs and other cheese (using a hand mixer might be good).
Cook meat until done, add garlic and onions until soft.
Add hot meat, spinach and any spices to cream cheese mixture and mix thoroughly.
Spoon mixture into mushroom caps and mold into dome.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake mushroom caps at 400 degrees face up until juices pool beneath mushrooms, about 12-14 minutes.