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Healthy Fish and Chips For Children

Written by Lisa on Tuesday 13 June 2006

I love fish and chips, and although I have no problem clogging up my own arteries, I do have a problem with doing it to my children.

Tonight, while pondering my dinner menu, I took a real notion for fish and chips with loads of salt and vinegar. Instead of running out for a takeaway I put some oven chips on a baking trap, and got out some frozen cod fillets I had got from the local supermarket.

The cod had no coating, batter or breadcrumbs, and cooked in just 20 minutes in the oven. I cooked them in a knob of butter to prevent them from becoming dry.

When I presented dinner to the kids I waited for the outcry and protests, but they didn't come. I was amazed when Rachel ate some of the fish, given that she rarely lets fish or meat of any kind pass her lips.

We all cleared our plates, even Daniel at only 9 1/2 months ate the fish with his fingers and devoured the baked beans.

I admit that greasy chips and battered cod would have tasted better, but this way I am almost guilt free, and saved at least £10 that I would have spent on a takeaway. You can't beat that!