Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      5 oz.         catfish fillets -- (5 to 8)
                        -----Creole sauce-----
   2      tablespoons   butter
   1      cup           chopped onions
     3/4  cup           chopped celery
     1/2  cup           bell pepper -- chopped
   4      cloves        garlic -- chopped
   2      cans          tomato sauce -- (8 oz. each)
   2                    bay leaves -- (whole)
   1      teaspoon      chili powder
                        salt -- to taste
                        cayenne pepper -- to taste
     1/2  teaspoon      sugar
     1/4  teaspoon      thyme
     1/4  teaspoon      dill
     1/4  teaspoon      sweet basil
   1      cup           water
                        salt
                        cayenne pepper

Preparation:

Place catfish fillets in baking pan with 1-inch lip. Cover with Creole sauce. Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes. In a heavy pot, sauté seasonings in butter until done (10 minutes). Add tomato sauce and water, bring to a rapid boil, and reduce to simmer. Stir occasionally and cook approximately one hour. Add water to retain volume. Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Yields 4 servings.