Cookery
"Mark's Tuna-fish Salad"
This is how my Mom always made tuna for us, and the way I still like to eat it today. over the years I've added a bit to the recipe, but it still has mom's special ingredient... love!
Ingredients:
1 can white albacore tuna (in water)
2 teaspoons of "Miracle Whip"
3 tablespoons of shredded parmesan cheese
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
bread
Tools:
fork
teaspoon
medium mixing bowl
can opener
What to do:
First, drain the tuna. Soggy tuna is no fun! Empty the can into a medium sized mixing bowl, and break up any large chunks with a fork. Then add the other ingredients, and mix well with fork. Put some of the mixture between two slices of bread, and you're all set!
Serves 1-3.
Recommended Sides:
Sour cream and onion potato chips
Okay, so you may be wondering about some of the ingredients.
Can you use plain old Hellman's mayo in place of the miracle whip? Sure, but Miracle Whip really does have that zing, and frankly, I think it tastes better. If you're worried about fats, the "light" Miracle Whip is your best choice, and that's usually what I use myself.
Also, you can use other kinds of shredded cheese if you want. I've found mozzerella is too bland, and pizza cheeses just don't taste right in this. I dunno about taco cheeses (never wanted to risk wasting a can of good tuna trying it out). Shredded asiago cheese is just fine in place of shredded parmesan or romano. As for the measurement, I'm not too finiky about it; 3 tablespoons is maybe 1/4 handful of the stuff.
And yes, you can get away with chunk light tuna, or perhaps even tuna packed in oil. Just be sure to drain well!
1 can white albacore tuna (in water)
2 teaspoons of "Miracle Whip"
3 tablespoons of shredded parmesan cheese
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
bread
Tools:
fork
teaspoon
medium mixing bowl
can opener
What to do:
First, drain the tuna. Soggy tuna is no fun! Empty the can into a medium sized mixing bowl, and break up any large chunks with a fork. Then add the other ingredients, and mix well with fork. Put some of the mixture between two slices of bread, and you're all set!
Serves 1-3.
Recommended Sides:
Sour cream and onion potato chips
Okay, so you may be wondering about some of the ingredients.
Can you use plain old Hellman's mayo in place of the miracle whip? Sure, but Miracle Whip really does have that zing, and frankly, I think it tastes better. If you're worried about fats, the "light" Miracle Whip is your best choice, and that's usually what I use myself.
Also, you can use other kinds of shredded cheese if you want. I've found mozzerella is too bland, and pizza cheeses just don't taste right in this. I dunno about taco cheeses (never wanted to risk wasting a can of good tuna trying it out). Shredded asiago cheese is just fine in place of shredded parmesan or romano. As for the measurement, I'm not too finiky about it; 3 tablespoons is maybe 1/4 handful of the stuff.
And yes, you can get away with chunk light tuna, or perhaps even tuna packed in oil. Just be sure to drain well!
