Tilapia and mac/cheese

Tilapia with Macaroni and Cheese

The tilapia recipe came from my butcher shop; the mac and cheese recipe came from allrecipes.com.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tilapia fillets
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. salt (I use sea salt)
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper
• 4 tilapia filets (4-6 oz. each)
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 3 tbsp. lemon juice
• 3 tbsp. lime juice

Directions:

1. Combine flour, salt and pepper on a large plate. 
2. Dredge fillets in flour mixture coating both sides. 
3. Heat olive oil, lemon juice and lime juice in a very large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. 
4. Cook fillets 2-3 minutes on each side or until done to your preference. If liquid reduces too much, add about 1/4 cup water.

Traditional Macaroni and Cheese


Ingredients:

• 1 2/3 cups dry, small elbow macaroni, cooked and strained
• 2 tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 tsp. salt (I use sea salt)
• 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 12 oz. can Carnation Evaporated Milk
• 1 cup water
• 2 tsp. butter
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. preheat oven to 375
2. grease 2 quart casserole dish
3. combine cornstarch, salt, mustard and pepper in medium saucepan
4. stir in evaporated milk, water and butter
5. cook over medium heat - stir constantly until mixture comes to a boil
6. boil for 1 minute
7. remove from heat
8. stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese until melted
9. add macaroni and mix well
10. pour into prepared casserole dish and top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese
11. bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and turns a light brown