| February 2005
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Message From The Moms
Just when we thought things might be slowing down a bit, our phones started ringing with interview requests for our new do-it-yourself Meal Makeover Mom Cooking Party (don’t forget to let us know when you host one). In between phone calls, we’ve been working on other fun projects including our monthly column, “Meal Makeover,” for Nick Jr. Family Magazine and recent assignments from Better Homes & Gardens, Baby Talk, and Parenting.
Last month, Liz was invited to judge the first annual Crock-tober Cook-Off sponsored by Rival, the makers of Crock-Pot (Emeril’s producer was a judge too!). The event, which took place at Johnson & Wales Culinary Institute in Providence, Rhode Island, got us thinking that it’s about time we came up with some slow-cooker recipes of our own. So that’s exactly what we plan to do. Of course, we can’t do it alone so please send us your family’s favorite Crock-Pot recipes. We’ll select a few, add our usual makeover magic to them, and then share our “winners” in the next newsletter. Oh, and before we forget, our latest website giveaway is for an awesome Rival 5 Quart Programmable Smart-Pot slow cooker. Click here to send your entry email … and don’t forget to share the news with everyone you know.
On a final note, we’re pleased to announce the winners of our Barbara’s Bakery gift baskets. They are Krista J., mother of two from Clermont, Florida and Nancy P., a mother of three from Attleboro, Massachusetts.
Keep your emails coming because we love to hear from you!
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|  Catfish Minestrone
Makes 4 serviings
A lot of people think about chocolate in February given the fact that Valentine’s Day lands smack in the middle of the month. But in February, we think about fish! You see, February is heart month and seafood (a source of omega-3 fats among other things) happens to be good for the ol’ ticker. Seafood is also an important addition to the Friday night table for those who celebrate Lent. So for this month’s makeover recipe, we offer two delicious dishes using farm-raised catfish. We chose this mild fish because it’s a nice change of pace from the usual haddock and cod, is available year round, and is a good source of omega-3s. We’re hooked!
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound farm-raised catfish fillets, cut into 1-inch thick pieces
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
One 32-ounce carton creamy tomato soup* (4 cups)
One 6-ounce bag prewashed baby spinach (about 4 packed cups)
1 cup dried rotini pasta
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Heat the oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the catfish, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, and cook, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato soup and spinach (it may seem like a lot of spinach but it will quickly cook down) and bring to a boil. Add the rotini and cook at a low boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is done, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve in individual bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.
* Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and Imagine Natural all make delicious, all-natural creamy tomato soups in 32-ounce cartons.
Nutrition Information per serving:
390 calories, 15g fat, 3g saturated fat, 0.8g omega-3 fat, 690mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, 25g protein, 50% vitamin A, 15% calcium
Fish Sticks in a Flash
Makes 4 servings
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 pound farm-raised catfish fillets, cut into 1-inch thick strips
Preheat the oven to 475°F. Lightly oil or coat a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Combine the cornmeal, cheese, garlic powder, and salt in a medium bowl and mix well. Place the oil in a small bowl. Lightly coat each piece of fish in the oil and then roll in the breading until well coated. Arrange the fish on the prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition Information per serving:
350 calories, 22g fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 1.4g omega-3 fat, 360mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 23g protein, 10% calcium
* If you would like us to give one of your favorite
recipes a healthy makeover, visit www.MealMakeoverMoms.com.
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