Lemon Crumb Tilapia

12 ounces tilapia fillets, thawed
¼ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (fresh)
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp lemon zest
3 tbsp butter
1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
Rinse fish and pat dry. Combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic salt, and lemon peel on waxed paper. Melt 2 tablespoons butter. Dip fillets in melted butter. Coat fillet with crumb mixture. In nonstick skillet, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter with oil over medium heat. Cook fillets for 2 to 4 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily. Sprinkle with lemon juice. When removing fish from skillet, use a spatula or the fish will fall apart.

Yield: Four-Six Servings
Serve with steamed broccoli & white rice. Substitute the water ratio with chicken broth and zest some of the lemon into the rice for a different variaton.

This is a fun dish and the kids can help you make it!

Pepperoni Bread

1 lb loaf frozen bread, thawed
1 egg, beaten
4 oz sliced pepperoni
1 cup mozzarella
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1½ tsp Italian seasoning

Preheat oven to 375°. Roll bread into rectangle and brush with egg. Arrange pepperoni and cheeses. Sprinkle on the seasoning. Roll and pinch seam to seal. Place seam side down on greased cookie sheet. Bake 40 minutes or until golden.

Yield: Four Servings

Serve with spaghetti sauce for dipping and a salad with cut up pepperoni, olives, and Italian dressing.

You can add a package of mild taco seasoning mix to add a more Mexican flavor to this. Just follow the instructions on the packet.

Doritos Casserole

Bag of generic Doritos, any kind (you can also substitute these with regular tortilla chips)
3-4 cups cooked ground beef (optional: cooked in a taco seasoning packet, following directions on packet)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cups shredded cheddar or taco cheese

Layer a 9×13 greased pan with the following. Layer of crushed lightly chips, layer of chopped meat, another layer of chips, a layer of cheese, a layer of the soups and tomatoes mixed together (heat them lightly), and then top finally with a cup of chips and another cup of cheese. Bake the casserole at 350 for 25-30 minutes.

Yield: Six Servings

Serve with extra tortilla chips.