at home with ann

This was so easy I won't call it a recipe.  I didn't even make my own pesto, so the whole thing was ready for the table in 20 minutes.  I used tilapia, because I like it and it was on sale at the market.  Use whatever fish you like. I'm also happy to report that my little guy liked it, especially the pieces with pesto breadcrumbs, so if I have any readers who cook for little people, I'd recommend giving it a try.  Also, sorry about using the word moist later on.    One more thing!  If you read via Google reader, word on the street is that it's going away.  I've switched my blog reader to Bloglovin, and it's working out well. Baked Lemon and Pesto Tilapia 1 lb. tilapia fillets 1/2-1 lemon, sliced 1/4-1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 2-4 Tablespoons pesto Olive oil Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange tilapia in a single layer in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and turn to coat all sides. In a small bowl, mix together breadcrumbs an...

Life is busy around here.  Now that Colin is on the move, I spend all my time chasing him around and holding his hands while he toddles.  I also try to prevent him from chewing wires, pulling all the paper out of the recycling bin, and licking shoes.  This means that my previous technique of preparing dinner in the afternoon while he played on the kitchen floor or in his exersaucer doesn't work so well anymore.  Leftover nights are my savior, but I still love to cook, and we still love to eat. Fish is great because it takes just a few minutes to cook, so I can easily make it after Colin is asleep and before Jon gets home. I love sandwich night because it also means I get to eat sweet potato fries, and I can't get enough sweet potato fries.  Cornmeal Crusted Tilapia 2 (or 4) tilapia filets 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning Salt and Pepper Canola oil, for frying Heat canola oil in a frying pan over medium hea...

We've never met a taco around here we didn't like.  These fish tacos were no exception.  The last time we had fish tacos , I broiled the fish.  Our oven is in even worse shape than it was a few days ago, and needs to be pulled out from the wall to access some sort of wires in the back to install the new heating element.  Needless to say, no broiling was happening last night.  The cover of this month's Cooking Light has a picture of fish tacos, which look amazingly good, and inspired this dinner.  Fish Tacos recipe inspired by Cooking Light 3/4-1 pound tilapia 1 Tablespoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 garlic clove, minced, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 Tablespoon canola oil 8 tortillas, flour or corn Toppings: 1 mango, chopped Guacamole: 2 avocados, 2 Tablespoons finely diced red pepper, juice of 1 lime, 1/4 teaspoon salt Pickled jalapeno slices 1-2 chopped green onions Hot sauce Heat...