Blackened Tilapia

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

4 six-ounce tilapia fillets

2 tablespoons canola or olive oil

Directions:

In a shallow dish, mix the salt, paprika, garlic and onion powders, cayenne, black pepper, oregano, and thyme. Generously coat fish fillets with spice mixture. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-heat, and add canola or olive oil. Add fish and cook 3 minutes on each side, or until flesh is white opaque (cooked through) and spices are toasted. Transfer to plates, and serve over rice.

COOKS NOTE: When blackening, make sure to use a heavy skillet (like cast iron) that can take the necessary high heat.

(Recipe from a friend in our church, Danielle)

This recipe is spicy but delicious!

Homemade Apple Sauce

8-10 small/medium apples

1/4 cup of water

sugar

cinnamon

Peel and slice your apples (you can do as many as you want) and put into a sauce pan. Add approx. 1/4 cup of water to the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil on high heat and immediately reduce to medium. Cover and let cook, stirring occasionally. It will cook for about a half hour (maybe more depending on how many apples you use). I like to leave mine a little chunky, but it can be pureed in a food processor for smoother results. Stir in cinnamon and sugar to taste. Chill in the refrigerator and serve with your favorite pork dinner (just a suggestion!)

(Recipe from friend in my church, Krista)

This was the best applesauce I have ever tasted and it was so easy to make.