Pizza-Style Fish Sticks

Steph knows I have a weakness for those infomercials hocking those Time Life cheesy love song collections. There are way better things I can be doing with my time, but I get some serious entertainment out of these shows. I even have the country version saved on our DVR. The one that aired last night was featuring the Power of Love set, undoubtedly named for Celine Dion's moving ballad. I've added the link because you really should check it out if you have a chance. This set has everything. All the hits on 8 CDs for the low price of 5 easy payments of $29.99 (not adjusted for sarcasm, actual price).

Not only does this infomercial allow you to listen to short clips of all your favorite songs, you are graced with footage of these musicians performing their hits. It really makes you think...people must have gotten away with a lot more in the 70s and 80s, appearance-wise. That has to be the explanation. I mean, imagine if these guys showed up today?

Even the nights are better...but they'd be a lot better if these two dapper gentlemen would hit the studio

Or if this album cover dropped right now...

Hello, is it me you're looking for?

Or this happened today...

Okay, bad example. I realize you can see this on Honda commercials these days. But sarcastically, and sans the fine locks

I can't imagine what a collection like this would look like 20 or 30 years from now. Musicians today have to meet a certain "presentability" threshold to even make it in the mainstream, and the end result is a lot of stuff that just sounds the same. Our music today lacks "character". I sound like a ranting old person. Just get off my lawn and we can talk about some food. 

Tonight, we had some yummy pizza-style fish sticks out of BHG. This was a pretty straightforward recipe. Just put some frozen fish sticks in a casserole, top with pizza sauce and mozzarella and bake. Then top with basil. Must top with fresh basil!

We served with veggies. This made for a very easy and delightful meal. It counteracted the work we had to do for the red beans and rice yesterday. 

Connor says: I'll eat these vegetables as long as you hide the good stuff first. Those fish sticks are so good! 

Makes 4 servings

1 11-12 oz package (18) frozen baked breaded fish sticks

1 8-oz can pizza sauce

1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

2 tbsp shredded fresh basil (optional) (not optional, you must!)

 

1) Preheat oven to 425. Arrange fish in a 2-quart square or rectangular baking dish. Spoon sauce over fish; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 20 minutes or until heated through. If desired, sprinkle with basil.