Review & Giveaway: Mrs. Paul’s and Van de Kamp’s Fish Products

At our house dinners consist mainly of chicken with ground beef once a week or so.  I realize we could use some variety in our meals so I was happy when Mrs. Paul’s and Van De Kamp’s sent us some fish recipes that kids are likely to enjoy.  I’m not a huge fan of fish myself so I never even think to buy anything other than canned tuna.  Mrs. Paul’s and Van De Kamps have some great options for families with their frozen fish products.  The fish shaped nuggets pictured above are a great idea!  Kids will not only love their fun shape, but dipping these little nuggets in different sauces is always enticing to little ones.

Mrs. Paul’s and Van de Kamp’s Fish Sticks are made from only 100% Whole White Fish Fillets for a great tasting, crunchy fish stick that you can feel good about. Some brands of fish sticks are made from minced fish, which means that bits of the fish have been pulverized and reformed into the form of a stick. It’s the superior quality and great taste of Mrs. Paul’s and Van de Kamp’s products that has earned them the ChefsBest® Award for “Best Taste” since 2008 by an independent panel of professional chefs.

I’ve included some kid friendly recipes below that Mrs. Paul’s and Van de Kamp’s provided for us.  Aside from the lettuce wraps which my hubby and I are more likely to enjoy, the rest of the recipes are quick, easy and something most children will enjoy.

FISH STICKS IN A BLANKET Yields 4 Blankets

Ingredients:

8 Van de Kamp’s® or Mrs. Paul’s® Fish Sticks, baked

4 Taco-sized Flour Tortillas

4 pieces, Cheddar Cheese (or use your favorite)

4 tablespoons ketchup

Directions: Bake the fish sticks according to package. Heat up the tortillas so they’re nice and toasty. Add 1 cheese slice in the center of each tortilla. Spread the ketchup around tortilla, add 2 fish sticks on top of the cheese, fold and roll the tortilla around the fish stick.

CRUNCHY FISH STICKS OVER MAC & CHEESE Serves 2

Ingredients:

4 Van de Kamp’s® or Mrs. Paul’s® Fish Sticks, baked & chopped

1 box, Macaroni & Cheese (use your favorite)

1 tablespoon, milk

1 tablespoon, butter

1 tablespoon ketchup

1 small tomato, diced

Directions: Bake the fish sticks according to package. Boil the macaroni until desired doneness. Strain and move to large mixing bowl. Mix cheese sauce, milk, butter, ketchup and tomatoes with the macaroni. Chop up Fish Sticks. In 2 bowls, evenly divide the macaroni and cheese, then top with the chopped fish sticks.

ZESTY FISH STICK CRESCENT ROLLS Yields 4 Rolls

Ingredients:

4 Van de Kamp’s® or Mrs. Paul’s® Fish Sticks

1 can refrigerated Crescent Rolls

4 teaspoons mustard

1 tablespoon butter, melted in microwave

Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Separate the crescent roll dough into 4 pieces. Place a fish stick on the wide end of each roll. Add a teaspoon of mustard to each fish stick. Roll up the fish sticks so most of the fish stick is covered in the dough. Brush the dough with the melted butter. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

SWEET & SALTY FISH STICK LETTUCE CUPS Yields 4 Lettuce Cups

Ingredients:

8 Van de Kamp’s® or Mrs. Paul’s® Fish Sticks, baked and chopped

4 Iceberg Lettuce Leaves, use ones that are more cupped shaped

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons soy sauce

Directions: Bake the fish sticks according to package or until heated through and crispy. Wash the Iceberg lettuce leaves and pat dry. In a medium mixing bowl, add the honey and soy sauce. Mix together and then add the fish sticks. Coat well. Fill the lettuce cups with the fish stick filling.

For the times when a quick fix is what you’re looking for, here are some easy tricks you can use:

• Topper: Chop up Van de Kamp’s or Mrs. Paul’s Fish Sticks and sprinkle over coleslaw for a crunchy and creamy bite.
• Mixer: Mix Van de Kamp’s or Mrs. Paul’s Fish Sticks with some rice and soy sauce for a flavorful, crunchy super snack.
• Dipper: Bake your crunchy fish sticks and then dip them into your favorite sauce. Try some of these flavorful favorites: mix equal party mustard and honey or equal parts ketchup and hot sauce.

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