Sauteed Crusted Tilapia

I haven't been updating this blog a lot because I've been using a lot of "repeat" meals with the boys. I'm going to update every time I cook something *new*. Two days ago, I worked with Tilapia for the first time. I love that word...til-a-pi-a...besides being really cool to say, it's surprisingly fast and easy to cook.

Sauteed Crusted Tilapia

It starts with a a flour and spices mixture and a water and egg bath. Similar to the chicken cutlets, you first bathe the fish in the egg bath and coat it with the flour mixture on each side. For an especially thick crust, you can repeat that step a second time. Heat up some oil in a pan and sautee on both sides until the fish is flaky (about 5 minutes). Both the Daisy Picker and Anakin ate this meal without complaint but I think next time I will kick it up a notch with more spices.

Knuffle Bunny Pork Chops

The Daisy Picker LOVES the book Knuffle Bunny and even has his own stuffed version of the rabbit. Knuffle Bunny made a cameo at the dinner table last night so, naturally, he had to have the meal named after him.

Knuffle Bunny Pork Chops

This was another tasty delight for both of the little ones. A boneless pork chop seasoned with sage, black pepper, and salt seared on both sides. In a separate sauce pan, I dissolved some beef bouillon in water and then added it to the skillet after about 10 minutes of searing the chops. Then it all simmered for about 45 minutes before it was finished. Here is a shot of it as it midway through the process:
And here is the pork chop with the mixed vegetables and sweet potato fries (Anakin Skywalker had a FANTASTIC day at school, according to his teachers, which merited a couple extra fries):
I wasn't sure that the boys would enjoy this recipe because it's packed with flavor and reminds me of something well suited to a more mature palette. But they did!

**I'm really excited about the prospect of creating my own baby food in 2 months!**