It’s a big Dill–Spicy Tilapia and Steamed Veggies


It’s autumn and things are back in full swing after the joys and adventures of summer. Did you forget to set out meat to thaw or plan for a meal in advance?

This is super easy and can easily be doubled, tripled or quadzillioned into easy meals to feed yourself, a family or the group of friends that showed up at the last minute to study (because, as continuing education adults, when do we ever have time?)

I always keep some kind of frozen fish in the freezer. Usually, I buy the kind that is on sale at the local grocery store. These include buy one get one free, coupon, or club card deals. Whatever fish you may have, this recipe will work!

In the example below, it’s Tilapia fillets, skinless, boneless.

It’s super easy!

Get 1 (or 2 pieces, if they are smaller) fillet for each person, put into a skillet on medium heat with some oil (olive oil or sunflower oil is best!)

Put in frozen veggies of your choice (the California blend is seen below). Add a dash of salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning and heavy on the dry dill.Splash some lemon juice on top, let cook through for approximately 20 minutes, covered with a lid and then serve. It’s seriously that simple and it’s delicious. I like this particular dish with hot peppermint tea.

Citrus-Shroom Herbed Tiliapia Complete Lunch-Dinner (and Diabetic Friendly!)


I have adult onset Type II diabetes (non insulin dependent!) and cooking at home often helps me keep my blood sugar in check–and eat healthier. I am not a dietitian or a nutritionist but I do like to cook healthy–enjoy!No one would suspect that it’s diabetic friendly!

Serves 2

4 pieces of frozen tilapia fillets

2 tablespoons lemon Juice (from the bottle is great!)

1 tablespoon butter

1 tsp minced garlic (I use the jar stuff)

1 tsp of dried basil

a couple of shakes of Tony Satcherehs

2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded (I used the peeler to just shred it!)

1 medium green bell pepper, pith and seeds removed, cut into spears/strips

1 small container fresh mushrooms, sliced (stems and all)

Put all the stuff into a medium/large semi deep skillet, turn on medium-low heat and simmer together until fish is cooked and the veggies are al-dente.

In a small pot, put 2 cups of water and 1 cup of plain quinoa with salt and pepper-cook this on medium heat for 15 minutes, stir periodically and let rest (turn off heat) to let finish cooking

Plate up the fish and veggies on top of the quinoa or side by side, as in the photo. Pairs really nicely with Chamomile tea or Cinnamon Apple Tea–Enjoy! .