Modern Kitchen Appliances

Parmesan-Crusted Tilapia

Ingredients:

1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)

2 ounces grated fresh Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup) 

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 large eggs, lightly beaten $

4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets $

2 tablespoons canola oil, divided $

8 lemon wedges

Preparation:

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a shallow dish; place eggs in another shallow dish. Rinse fillets; pat dry with paper towels. Dip fillets in egg; dredge in panko mixture.

2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat. Add half of fillets to pan; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Wipe pan with paper towels. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and fillets. Serve with lemon wedges.

Kids Can Help: Let the kids dip the fish in the eggs and then into the panko mixture. It's messy, but fun!

Note:

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PEANUT BUTTER HONEY CHOCOLATE CHIP BITES

INGREDIENTS:

2 parts Peanut Butter

1 part Honey

Handful of Dark Chocolate Chips (substitute: Milk Chocolate Chips)

DIRECTIONS:

Place 2 parts peanut butter, 1 part honey and a handful of dark chocolate chips in a food chopper.

Mix until thoroughly blended.

Spoon into non-greased ice cube tray. Freeze for 1-2 hours, depending on your freezer.

Remove from tray as you would ice cubes, hitting tray on counter to loosen if necessary.

Store in a freezer bag in the freezer or refrigerator.

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