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Zesty Fish Po'boys

Zesty Fish Po'boys

Ingredients

  • 2 (11-ounce) packages frozen breaded fish fillets
  • 2 (12-inch) French bread loaves
  • 1 cup regular or light mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Creole mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 4 lettuce leaves

Preparation

Bake fish fillets according to package directions. Set aside, and keep warm.

Cut bread in half crosswise. Split each half lengthwise, and toast.

Stir together mayonnaise and next 6 ingredients. Spread mixture evenly over cut side of bread halves. Place lettuce and fish on bottom bread halves; top with remaining bread halves. Serve immediately.

Note: For testing purposes only, we used Gorton's Southern Fried Country Style Breaded Fish Filets.

Southern Living MAY 2003

Fiesta Fried Chicken Salad

For another night's supper, make chicken tenders as directed. Prepare fresh veggie dippers such as carrot and clery sticks and cauliflower. Serve the dressing as a dipping sauce for the vegetables and the chicken.

Fiesta Fried Chicken Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 (2-pound) package frozen breaded chicken tenders
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon crushed oregano leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 (8-ounce) package shredded Mexican four-cheese blend
  • 1 to 2 large avocados, sliced
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup Ranch dressing
  • 2/3 cup fire-roasted tomato salsa or taco sauce

Preparation

Combine first 5 ingredients in large zip-top plastic bag; seal and shake to coat. Bake seasoned chicken tenders according to package directions.

Arrange lettuce on 6 serving plates; sprinkle with green onions and next 4 ingredients. Combine Ranch dressing and salsa; drizzle over salad. Top with chicken, and serve immediately.

Southern Living MAY 2003

Chocolate Mint Sundaes

Keep ice cream and a bag of peppermint patties in the freezer to create this quick dessert.

Chocolate Mint Sundaes

Ingredients

  • 12 (0.25-ounce) chocolate-covered peppermint patties
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • Vanilla ice cream

Preparation

Place peppermint patties and milk in a small microwave-safe glass bowl. Cover and microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until patties melt, stirring every 15 seconds. Serve over ice cream.

NOTE: For testing purposes only, we used York Peppermint Patties.

Southern Living MAY 2003

Formal Menu Top Meal Starters from the Freezer

Zesty Fish Po'boys

Fiesta Fried Chicken Salad

Chocolate Mint Sundaes

Southern Living

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Shopping List for Meal Starters from the Freezer

Shorten your dinner prep time with these great entrée and dessert recipes. (Serves 4)

Shopping List:

Baked

  • 2 (12-inch) French bread loaves

Dairy

  • 2 tablespoons milk

Frozen

  • 2 (11-ounce) packages frozen breaded fish fillets
  • 1 (2-pound) package frozen breaded chicken tenders

Other

  • 12 (0.25-ounce) chocolate-covered peppermint patties

Produce

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon crushed oregano leaves
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions

Spices

  • 1 cup regular or light mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Creole mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Recipe List

Zesty Fish Po'boys

Fiesta Fried Chicken Salad

Chocolate Mint Sundaes

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