Back to blogging

OK, so I have been on a little hiatus from blogging. This past fall I completed the coursework for my doctorate and had to take qualifying exams. Needless to say, no extra time for blogging! Happy to say that I passed! Also, happy to say that I am currently finishing my dissertation, which I have come across so much incredible information to pass along to the Girls in motion community. So sorry for my absence! I would like to start publishing recipes on Mondays again, so please check for a great family friendly recipe. Also, I would love feedback about some of the issues that you are dealing with with your preteens, whether it be about food, exercise, sports, friendships, bullying, relationships, etc. Occasionally we will have guest bloggers that will discuss some of these important issues that all of our children are facing.

Here is my recipe for this week: Fish Tacos. The recipe uses cod, but you can use almost any fish, or also tuna steaks are great. You might have to use a low-fat cheddar cheese on it for some kids, but try it without first.



Fish Tacos


Ingredients:


Fish

2 pounds cod fillets
3 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes)
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt


Slaw
2 cups red cabbage, shredded
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
3/4 cup nonfat sour cream
3/4 cup salsa
8 6-inch corn tortillas


Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Rinse fish and place on rack in baking dish, to drain fat off fish.
3. Mix lime juice, tomato, onion, cilantro, olive oil, peppers, and salt and
spoon on top of fillets.
4. Cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep fish moist.
5. Bake 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes.
6. Mix cabbage and onion; mix sour cream and salsa and add to cabbage
mixture.
7. Divide fish among tortillas. Add 1/4 cup of slaw to each. Fold over and
enjoy!

Let me know how you like it. Thanks, Mandy