This simple preparation gives flounder a new and delicious Italian-inspired flavor.

2 pounds flounder fillets
0.5-tablespoon butter
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
0.5 cup diced fresh tomato
2 teaspoons dried basil
1-teaspoon garlic powder

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Arrange flounder in a medium-sized baking dish. Dot with butter, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with lemon juice. Top with tomato, basil and garlic powder.
3. Cover and bake for 30 minutes in preheated oven, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Serves 4

This is a simple way to prepare and enjoy catfish. Cornmeal is the key ingredient here and it makes a delicious difference!

1-cup cornmeal
1-teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 catfish fillets (1/2 pound each)
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
Vegetable oil, enough to cover 12-inch skillet at ½ inch deep

1. Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
2. Combine cornmeal, salt and peppers. Dredge catfish in flour and then dip in egg mixture. Coat the fish with cornmeal mixture.
3. Fry 2 fish at a time until golden, about 6 minutes on each side. Keep catfish warm in a 275-degree oven.

Serves 4