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Fish Tacos

Straight from the kitchen of Mosaic Foods, fish tacos are becoming popular all over the country for their light, yet zesty flavor. Local chief, wife and mother of four, Sara Watson shares this lower calorie option you can easily make at home topped with flavorful slaws and salsas—fish tacos are a perfect alternative to their traditional beef counterpart.

fish tacos  serves 4

• 1 pound white flaky fish such as mahi mahi, snapper or grouper

• 1 lime, juiced

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tbsp ancho chili powder

• 1/8 tsp salt

• 1/8 tsp garlic powder

• 1 jalapeno chopped

• ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves

• 8 flour tortillas

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Mix Lime, cumin, ancho chili powder, salt, garlic powder, jalapeno & cilantro to form a spice rub Place your fish fillets in a baking dish and rub with spice mixture Let stand for about 15 minutes to allow the fillets to absorb some the flavor Place fish in hot oven for about 10 minutes, or until cooked through Quickly place tortillas in oven to heat up slightly Break apart the fish and place in tortillas

Garnish with your choice of nappa cabbage mix, salsa, guacamole, sour cream & hot sauce nappa cabbage slaw

• 1 small head Nappa Cabbage, shaved

• ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

• 1/8 cup diced red onion

• 2 tbsp oil

• 2 tbsp lime juice

• Salt and pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients, let sit 1 hour before serving to allow seasonings to mix fresh tomato salsa

• 2 tbsp canola oil

• 3 cloves garlic, chopped

• 4 large ripe tomatoes, chopped

• 1 jalapeno chile, sliced

• 1 serrano chile, sliced

• 1 tbsp oregano

• ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves

• 1 tsp red wine vinegar

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• Salt and pepper to taste

Heat oil in medium saucepan, add onions and garlic and cook until soft Add the tomatoes and chiles and cook until soft Puree the mixture with a blender or hand-held immersion blender until smooth Cook for another 15 minutes Add the oregano, cilantro, lime juice and vinegar Season with salt and pepper to taste guacamole

• 2 avocado’s diced

• 1 jalapeno, diced

• 2 tbsp red onion, diced

• 3 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves

• 3 tbsp lime juice

• Optional: ¼ cup sour cream or greek yogurt

• Salt and pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients together and let sit for 1 hour before serving

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

2 1/2 pounds potatoes

4 cloves garlic, sliced 2/3 cup plain unflavored soymilk

2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Place potatoes and garlic in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender Drain. Add soymilk, butter, salt and pepper. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Yield: 6 servings.

Atrue farm boy at heart, Tom Frappier grew up in central North Dakota the second oldest of five brothers and a sister [the baby of the family] After high school, Tom went on to study agronomy at NDSU and while in graduate school met his wife Nicki, of 27 years, a Concordia College basketball player and alum Recently Tom completed his 29th year with Pioneer Hi-Bred as an Agriculture Account Manager where he spends his days providing support to a small group of sales reps— both on the crop production and sale of corn, soybean, sunflower and alfalfa seed to farmers Tom enjoys time with his wife and sports-minded family, Kayla [24] and Zach [22] , playing basketball, baseball, football, golf or simply going out for walks or runs—staying active, having fun and being healthy is a Frappier family motto the one parent regret i have… the one gadget i can’t live without… the toughest age to parent… this is where my fuzzy memory works great but I don’t remember our kids really being that difficult. I do remember some grocery store discussions about what the word “no” means when they were younger and 3rd or 4th grade when schoolwork projects became more like “parent” projects. the most romantic thing my wife would say i have done… you better ask her. my best quality… growing up my parents instilled in me… hard work—if you have earned it, you will enjoy it much more than if it’s given to you. It's one thing you have total control over in your life. something i hardly ever do but really enjoy… spending the day at the farm helping my brother. one of my favorite hobbies… shopping for cars, trucks, farm equipment. I’m always on the lookout for a great bargain. the ideal day for me would mean… a great workout in the morning followed by a deep muscle massage and an afternoon at leisure…on the deck, a beach, followed by happy hour with friends. my biggest pet peeve… people whose urge to talk overwhelms their ability to listen and understand. the best parenting advice i have ever received… your kids grow up fast so always try to be there for them. You never know when they will most need your support. if my wife could throw one thing of mine away it would be… the piles in my office. the three words my kids would use to best describe me… there, wisdom, patient the best advice for a couple embarking on the empty nest… enjoy it! We are having a blast. At first, it’s a little tough because it so quiet. You miss the noise and activity but as soon as you realize your schedule is your own again, it’s pretty cool. You do need a few good conversations with your spouse…you spent so many years raising your family that you may not realize your spouse’s or even your own ideas for the future may have changed.

I raised my kids to always… be respectful of others.

I wish we would have traveled more with the kids when they were younger. All their school activities really filled the calendar as they got older. in ten years i can see myself… wrapping up a good work career and having time to do some of the things we wish we could do more now. We’d love to travel more, spend time outdoors, hang-out with good friends, including our own kids and maybe even their families.

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I hope it’s my attitude. I try to be an upbeat, positive person. As they say, it’s not what happens to you, it’s how you deal with it that matters most.

I have always enjoyed… simple. I get the most enjoyment out of simple things...spending time with my family and friends, playing catch in the backyard or shooting hoops in the driveway.

I am most proud of… it has to be my kids. It’s so much fun to watch them grow up and become adults—seeing the little things you tried to instill in them are actually present.