Baked Beer Battered Onion Rings

The hubby and I no longer eat fried food, so thankfully someone invented Panko. This was a teensy bit labor intensive, but definitely worth it if you're craving onion rings without all the grease. One thing I didn't do but should next time is to turn them halfway through baking to help even out the crispness. I served it with homemade ranch dressing (see blog) per the hubby's request. [The beeroness's website always has some yummy recipes that incorporate beer; it's one of my favs.]

http://thebeeroness.com/2016/04/20/crispy-oven-beer-battered-onion-rings/

Baked Cod with Tartar Sauce

The hubby recently bought cod which confused me because he doesn't usually like white fish. Then he explained, "I know it's good for me, so I figured I should eat it." After knowing him for 9 years, I know that his favorite is prepared baked and with Panko. I particularly liked this recipe because you marinade the fish first. I used smoked paprika which I feel was essential. I didn't use the tartar sauce in this link but will post the link to the one that I did use. Paired with rice and salad was perfect.

http://www.dolcedolce.com/low-cal-fried-fish/

Jalapeno Poppers (with Panko)

The hubby's garden is gi-normous this year. He planted jalapeno peppers for the first time and this Kansas, weak-tongued girl has never really worked with fresh ones. [I usually buy them already sliced and in a jar.]
Last weekend we hosted a bbq and I decided to mass distribute them in the form of poppers. I didn't realize they would lose most of their bite just by taking out the seeds and even more so when baking. It turns out that this is one of the best appetizers I've had the privilege to make. Needless to say, they didn't last long :)

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/baked-jalapeno-poppers-recipe.html