nutty parmesan crusted fish recipe

Everyone knows that fish is really really good for you.

Unfortunately noone in our house really likes fish that much. (actually the more we've eaten it the more it's growing on us.)

I like to add lots of flavor to take away the fishy taste.

This is by far my favorite fish dish so far.

Ingredients:
-1/2 cup of chopped nuts (I've used walnuts, pine nuts & almonds... cashews, peanut & pistachios would be good too I'm sure.)
-1/3 cup bread crumbs
-1/3 cup parmesan
-1 tbsp. fresh chopped rosemary
-1/2 tsp. salt
-1/8 tsp. pepper
-2 tbsp. olive oil
-1 1/2 pounds of fish fillets (I've used fresh Mahi Mahi, Talopia & catfish)
-2 tbsp. dijon mustard
-2 cloves minced garlic

1) preheat oven to 425
2) cut fish fillet into small portion sizes (or large if you want. I like small because you get more breading on each piece)

3) combine nuts, bread crumbs, parmesan, rosemary, salt, pepper & olive oil in a medium sized bowl 

 (rosemary- strip needles from the stem & chop up)     

4) mix dijon mustard & garlic in a small bowl & then brush on the tops & sides of the fillets. 

5) cover baking sheet with foil & spray with cooking spray. 

6) dip coated fillets in the nut mixture. Place fillets on baking sheet & then sprinkle the remaining nut mixture on top to make it even thicker. 

7) place fillets on greased foil & bake for 15 minutes 

The oldest babe loves this recipe but the younger 2 don't. I think it's the mustard...  so I always cut a few fillets in strips, dip in meted butter & nut mixture. Then fry in EVO oil.

(homemade fish sticks) 

They love it! 

Enjoy! 

I've linked this recipe to...

Cheesy Potato Recipe

Madison has been cooking simple things like eggs & grilled cheese for awhile.... but recently she has developed a desire to cook more & more. The other night she cooked pizza quesadillas. I never thought something so simple could be so scrumptious. I'm seeing some serious potential in her. Her dad is really passionate about cooking and now that I have the time I've thrown down in the kitchen a time or two. I told her I want her to cook dinner from now on at least once a week. This week she got one of her recipes out of a book called The Children's step-by-step Cook Book ( I would recommend it to all young chefs!) 

She made her shopping list last night & we did our weekly grocery shopping today. 

Tonight she made parmesan chicken (her own recipe) and cheesy potatoes. She also made homemade cookies. (both from the book) 

Madison was in the kitchen cooking, Olivia & Reece were napping and I was outside working in my garden. I think I could get used to this. 

Cheese and  Potato Bake: 

(taken from Children's step-by-step  Cook Book) 

-1 cup grated sharp cheddar (she had to have white sharp) 

-1 egg

-salt & pepper

-2/3 cup heavy cream 

-1 1/2 pounds potatoes 

-1 large onion (she left this out) 

1) preheat oven to 350. Peel & slice potatoes. Put them in a bowl of water. 

2) Slice onion. Melt butter in the saucepan over low heat & cook the onion until soft. 

3) Grate cheese. Butter baking dish & spread a layer of sliced potatoes on the bottom. Spoon some onions on top. 

4) Add salt & pepper and sprinkle w/ cheese. Continue layering potatoes, onions, and cheese, finishing w/ potatoes. 

5) Beat the eggs into the cream with a fork. Pour it over the potatoes and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top. 

6) Bake the potatoes for about 1 1/2 hours. 

These were so yummy! Try 'em out. 

Rolling & Recipes

Last Saturday Stephen & Madison went to King's Dominion so Olivia, Reece & I went to the skating rink with Ashley & her 2 girls... 

We had SO much fun. It was the girls first time going to the rink & they did a great job. Ashley & I are old pros. I remember the good ol' days (I say that like I'm 67 or something) when I used to go roller skating every Friday night. Oh man, that was the place to be. 

Anyway... I seriously had way too much fun (I've got a monster blister to prove it too!) As a matter of fact we had so much fun that we're in the midst of planning an 80's skate night with the BFFs. (Bffs if you are reading this... be expecting an Evite very soon! Carmen you can be our cheer leader!) I can't wait... 

Olivia managed to give "Mr. Roller Skating Teddy Bear" a hug...

This was major! She has had a horrible fear of big headed characters like this ever since she was very little. ("hiding under the table, violently shaking, don't even think about coming a step closer or I'll pass out" kind of fear) Even though we've told her that they aren't real the closest she has gotten to one of these things was when we went to Disney about 4 years ago or so... Tigger bounced & carried on with her for about 10 minutes (as she held the death grip around Stephen's neck) until she finally gave him a very brief high five. We've prayed that she'd get over this fear & it seems as if she has! Thank you Jesus!

She also won the sock race (they must have not seen her sneaky corner cut... lol)...

After skating Ashley's husband came over...

By that time Stephen & Madison were home. I cooked this parmesan crusted chicken w/ white cream sauce recipe. I made parmesan/pine nut couscous instead of rice though (right out of the box baby!).

I also made the asparagus, but I cooked it my own way...

• Preheat oven to 400
• wash the asparagus & cut the ends off a little   
• Melt about 3/4 a stick of butter in a sauce pan on medium heat, mix in 2 cloves of minced fresh garlic
• drizzle garlic butter over a handful of asparagus & then roll the asparagus in the mixture so it gets nicely coated
• sprinkle a bit of salt on top 
• cook on a baking sheet in the center of oven for 20 minutes

The tips got a bit crunchy... it was so yummy! 

OK, this wasn't really MY asparagus. It's actually a random pic I found online. I  didn't take a picture of mine... so we'll just pretend, shall we? 

These, however, are my pictures. Enjoy... 

& yes, this is me on the floor with the stroller. Good times I tell ya!