People looking to save money by not going to McDonald’s and spending a small fortune need to try their hand at this filet-o-fish recipe. It’s something that the whole family can help with and is bound to be a surefire hit with everyone, no matter what their age is. You can use any type of white fish such as cod or haddock. Just make sure to cut them thin and square to give the illusion of eating a McDonald’s filet-o-fish meal.
How to Make the Tartar Sauce
Ingredients:
- 1 cup full-fat Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp finely diced capers
- 2 tbsp finely diced pickles
- 1 heaped tbsp finely diced parsley
- 2 tsp finely diced dill
- juice of one lemon
- sugar, salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Use a small bowl and combine all the tartar sauce ingredients. Season it with salt and pepper to your liking.
2. Add a bit of sugar to balance out the acidity of the sauce.
3. When you like the taste, cover the bowl and leave it in the fridge to cool.
How to Make the Sandwich
Ingredients:
- 4 4oz white fish fillets
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 medium eggs
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 1/4 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 – 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 American cheese slices
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions:
1. Once you have cut the fish, sprinkle some salt on both sides and leave them to sit for a few minutes.
2. In the meantime, combine ¾ tablespoon of salt with the rest of the seasoning.
3. Arrange three shallow dishes. Fill one with eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, one with flour and half of the seasoning, and one with Panko combined with the rest of the seasoning.
4. Pat the fish dry.
5. Following the steps of flour, eggs, then breadcrumbs, dip each fish filet in the prepared bowls. Let the covered fish rest on the tray.
6. Heat up some oil in a cast-iron pan on medium-high.
7. Fry the fish on both sides, in two batches.
8. When it’s golden and crisp, lay the fish on a rack or paper towels to remove excess oil. All that’s left is to stack your sandwiches and enjoy!
This Cornbread Recipe Bakes to Moist + Buttery Perfection in 25 Minutes
Cornbread makes a great snack, and it goes super well with chili. This buttery and fluffy goodness is sweet, but you can get creative and add a few savory ingredients, such as bacon or grated cheese. Rest assured that everyone at home will ask for more. So, gather your ingredients, and let’s bake!
What Is Cornbread?
Cornbread is typically made of cornmeal, milk, eggs, butter, sweetener, and baking soda. You simply combine everything and bake until golden brown. It’s easy to make as it doesn’t contain yeast. Of course, different regions have different ways of making cornbread.
Northern style and Southern style are the two most popular ways of baking cornbread. In the South, they don’t use as much sugar but are very generous with the cornmeal. It gives the bread a more crumbly and less sugary texture. In the North, it’s the exact opposite. They go heavy on the sugar and flour, making the cornbread sweeter and thicker. So, it depends on your flavor and texture preferences.
The Ultimate Cornbread Recipe
The recipe we’ll share offers the perfect combination of both sweet and crumbly cornbread. Invite some guests over and bake everything just a few minutes before they arrive. Throw in some herbs and red pepper as well for extra color. Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp. salt
- 2 eggs
- 1½ cups buttermilk
- ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Directions:
- Start by preheating your oven to 400°F and spray some cooking spray on your baking pan of choice. Mix the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Then, add the eggs, buttermilk, and butter and whisk again until everything is well combined. Pour the batter into the pan.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until you insert a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Let the cornbread cool in the pan for 10 more minutes. Then, transfer it to a rack and cut it into squares once it cools completely.
- An extra tip: If you want to make pepper jack scallion cornbread, you can add a cup of shredded Pepper Jack cheese and 2 chopped scallions to the batter. Also, if you’re not going to serve the cornbread immediately, cover it with a clean tea towel. This way, it will remain moist and warm.