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At our house dinners consist mainly of chicken with ground beef once a week or so.  I realize we could use some variety in our meals so I was happy when Mrs. Paul’s and Van De Kamp’s sent us some fish recipes that kids are likely to enjoy.  I’m not a huge fan [...]]]>

At our house dinners consist mainly of chicken with ground beef once a week or so.  I realize we could use some variety in our meals so I was happy when Mrs. Paul’s and Van De Kamp’s sent us some fish recipes that kids are likely to enjoy.  I’m not a huge fan of fish myself so I never even think to buy anything other than canned tuna.  Mrs. Paul’s and Van De Kamps have some great options for families with their frozen fish products.  The fish shaped nuggets pictured above are a great idea!  Kids will not only love their fun shape, but dipping these little nuggets in different sauces is always enticing to little ones.

Mrs. Paul’s and Van de Kamp’s Fish Sticks are made from only 100% Whole White Fish Fillets for a great tasting, crunchy fish stick that you can feel good about. Some brands of fish sticks are made from minced fish, which means that bits of the fish have been pulverized and reformed into the form of a stick. It’s the superior quality and great taste of Mrs. Paul’s and Van de Kamp’s products that has earned them the ChefsBest® Award for “Best Taste” since 2008 by an independent panel of professional chefs.

I’ve included some kid friendly recipes below that Mrs. Paul’s and Van de Kamp’s provided for us.  Aside from the lettuce wraps which my hubby and I are more likely to enjoy, the rest of the recipes are quick, easy and something most children will enjoy.

FISH STICKS IN A BLANKET Yields 4 Blankets

Ingredients:

8 Van de Kamp’s® or Mrs. Paul’s® Fish Sticks, baked

4 Taco-sized Flour Tortillas

4 pieces, Cheddar Cheese (or use your favorite)

4 tablespoons ketchup

Directions: Bake the fish sticks according to package. Heat up the tortillas so they’re nice and toasty. Add 1 cheese slice in the center of each tortilla. Spread the ketchup around tortilla, add 2 fish sticks on top of the cheese, fold and roll the tortilla around the fish stick.

CRUNCHY FISH STICKS OVER MAC & CHEESE Serves 2

Ingredients:

4 Van de Kamp’s® or Mrs. Paul’s® Fish Sticks, baked & chopped

1 box, Macaroni & Cheese (use your favorite)

1 tablespoon, milk

1 tablespoon, butter

1 tablespoon ketchup

1 small tomato, diced

Directions: Bake the fish sticks according to package. Boil the macaroni until desired doneness. Strain and move to large mixing bowl. Mix cheese sauce, milk, butter, ketchup and tomatoes with the macaroni. Chop up Fish Sticks. In 2 bowls, evenly divide the macaroni and cheese, then top with the chopped fish sticks.

ZESTY FISH STICK CRESCENT ROLLS Yields 4 Rolls

Ingredients:

4 Van de Kamp’s® or Mrs. Paul’s® Fish Sticks

1 can refrigerated Crescent Rolls

4 teaspoons mustard

1 tablespoon butter, melted in microwave

Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Separate the crescent roll dough into 4 pieces. Place a fish stick on the wide end of each roll. Add a teaspoon of mustard to each fish stick. Roll up the fish sticks so most of the fish stick is covered in the dough. Brush the dough with the melted butter. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

SWEET & SALTY FISH STICK LETTUCE CUPS Yields 4 Lettuce Cups

Ingredients:

8 Van de Kamp’s® or Mrs. Paul’s® Fish Sticks, baked and chopped

4 Iceberg Lettuce Leaves, use ones that are more cupped shaped

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons soy sauce

Directions: Bake the fish sticks according to package or until heated through and crispy. Wash the Iceberg lettuce leaves and pat dry. In a medium mixing bowl, add the honey and soy sauce. Mix together and then add the fish sticks. Coat well. Fill the lettuce cups with the fish stick filling.

For the times when a quick fix is what you’re looking for, here are some easy tricks you can use:

• Topper: Chop up Van de Kamp’s or Mrs. Paul’s Fish Sticks and sprinkle over coleslaw for a crunchy and creamy bite.
• Mixer: Mix Van de Kamp’s or Mrs. Paul’s Fish Sticks with some rice and soy sauce for a flavorful, crunchy super snack.
• Dipper: Bake your crunchy fish sticks and then dip them into your favorite sauce. Try some of these flavorful favorites: mix equal party mustard and honey or equal parts ketchup and hot sauce.

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A complimentary product/service was provided for this review as well as product information however all opinions expressed are our own. We were not compensated in any other way for this review. See Mommies with Cents disclosure policy for more details.

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NCR is encouraging new customers to try the rent online feature by offering one night of free rental by using the code “GY131” while renting at blockbusterexpress.com.

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Before I was married, I didn’t have to worry about family gatherings.  My family was small and someone else always handled the details.  Then I married a man with a large family and we had kids of our own.  Suddenly birthday parties and family dinners became big events.  Cooking for large groups was difficult for me at first.  I took a few cues from my in-laws and not only did it become easier, but it was less stressful and a lot more fun.  The key is to keep it simple (and ask for help!)

My son’s third birthday is coming up.  We always do a lunch or dinner party to celebrate.  This year we are doing a burrito bar using a crockpot trio with seasoned chicken, ground beef and rice.  We’ll set this up with bowls of shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, black beans etc.  Everyone can make their own burrito to their liking.

Crockpots work great for feeding large groups.  They are perfect for all sorts of easy foods made in large quantities.  It keeps the food warm and ready to eat.  They are also great for easy weekday meals for single families.  Just toss the ingredients together in the morning and let it slow cook all day.  A hot meal will be ready to eat come dinner time!

With Ginny’s 3-in-1 Slow Cooker you can cook three varieties of the same appetizer (like hot, mild and plain chicken wings), or cook three different ones. You can even cook a complete meal all at once (with a main dish and two side dishes).  High-quality cooker has three aluminum wells that hold generous 2.5-qt. glazed ceramic crocks with independent controls (each has built-in lift handles, spoon rest and tempered glass lid). The crocks make great serving dishes, too—and they’re also oven/microwave safe. Each cooker has off/low/high/warm settings. Comes with 3 sturdy plastic serving spoons. Pots, lids and spoons are dishwasher safe which make for easy clean up. Available in delicious red or stainless steel.

The 6-piece Elite Egyptian Cotton Towel Set I received from Ginny’s is nicer than any towel set we’ve owned.  They are super soft and fluffy.  They absorb water well and wash up nicely.  The bath towels which measure 30″ x 52″ are a good size- perfect for wrapping up in after a shower but not too big to wrap my hair in and wear on my head.

The 6-piece set includes:
• Two oversized bath towels (30″ x 52″)
• Two hand towels (16″ x 28″)
• Two washcloths (13″ sq.)

The set is the perfect size for any bathroom.  Pick a different color for each bathroom in your home to match your decor. Towels are machine washable and come in moss/cocoa, marine wash, light maize, thyme, rose cloud, ecru, azure, fawn, plum or chili red.

A complimentary product/service was provided for this review however all opinions expressed are our own. We were not compensated in any other way for this review. See Mommies with Cents disclosure policy for more details.

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This morning I made my second food bank drop off for the Penny Experiment.  The volunteers there are so friendly and helpful.  They always offer kind words and encouragement and praise for my big helper- my two year old son Jackson.  I love having him help me with this project and being able to teach him about giving to those less fortunate than ourselves.

Our drop off today was not weighed but they guesstimated it to be around 60 lbs and included: 15 boxes of fruit snacks, 2 jars of spaghetti sauce, 10 cans of tuna fish, 1 bottle of vanilla coffee creamer, 20 cans of frozen juice, 3 cans of sloppy joe sauce, 2 jars of peanut butter, a bag of Tyson Grilled & Ready frozen chicken and 12 4-packs of various yogurt products which I purchased for only $15.01 (and earned catalina coupons for $13.50 off my next purchase!!)

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