Monday, April 27, 2009

Baked Herbed Parmesan Tilapia


4 Tilapia Fillets
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1 tsp. salt
pepper
1 Tbs. Italian Seasoning
olive oil

In a food processor blend bread crumbs, parmesan, salt, pepper and Italian Seasoning.  Pulse till well blended.  Pour into a bowl big enough to dredge fillets in.  Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.  Pat fish dry and place on cookie sheet.  Brush each fillet top and bottom with a little olive oil then place in bowl with breadcrumb mixture and completely cover fillets. Place back on baking sheet and bake at 450 degrees on top rack for 10 minutes.  Finish on Broil for another 3 minutes or until fish is golden brown and breadcrumbs are a little crispy.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Mexican Pasta




1 lb. fisulli pasta (or whatever you like)
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 med. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup sweet corn kernels
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5) can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup Salsa
1/2 can black olives, sliced
1 1/2 Tbs. Taco Seasoning mix

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 1/2 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, grated

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, pour in some salt and pasta and cook till al-dente. Drain

While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Cook onions and pepper with a little salt/pepper in oil until lightly browned. Add garlic and cook one more minute. Stir in corn and heat through. Stir in black beans, tomatoes, salsa, olives, taco seasoning and more salt and pepper if needed and cook until thoroughly heated, 5 minutes.

Toss with cooked pasta and cheese.