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trinity0097 · Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 1:18 pm Post subject: Canned Tuna

After clearing out the cupboards and finding 20 cans of tuna (!!!!!!!!!!!!) any suggestions as to things to do with it would be nice!
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Rainbow_Bright · Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 1:48 pm Post subject:

Wow! That's impressive, trinity! I thought I was a hoarder but that's something else. Very Happy

I have a nice recipe for a pasta bake with tuna. Basically, boiled eggs, tuna, onions and penne/twirly pasta covered in a cheese or white sauce and herby breadcrumbs on top.
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greyengine · Joined: 27 Oct 2008 Posts: 1761

No recipes, I'm afraid, but my 20 tins of tuna would be my cat's idea of cat heaven.

trinity0097 · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 8:39 am Post subject:

It would be our cats idea of heaven too, but they're not having them!
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queenlit · Joined: 28 Oct 2008 Posts: 1027

tuna & pasta bake

10 ozs pasta twists
6 ozs french beans - trimmed
400g can tuna
1 onion
large green pepper
large orange pepper
2 large courgettes
4 ozs frozen sweetcorn
4 ozs frozen peas
3 tbsps cornflour
1 pint semi-skimmed milk
2 ozs cheddar cheese grated
salt & pepper

Heat oven to 190C
Cook pasta
Cut french beans into short lengths and cook in boiling water for 4 mins.Drain & add to pasta.
Chop onion and peppers.
Cut courgettes into chunks.
Fry onion, peppers and courgettes to soften and add to pasta with peas and sweetcorn.
Blend cornflour to paste with 3 tbsp of milk, add rest of milk and heat gently, stirring until sauce thickens.
Add grated cheese ans seasoning. Add tuna to pasta and stir in sauce.
Bake for 15 mins.

JD1970 · Joined: 01 Nov 2008 Posts: 1670

Sounds like my cupboard! I always stock up when they are on offer and then don't use them.
Be disciplined and have tuna sandwiches every day next half term.

Rainbow_Bright · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 4:50 pm Post subject:

Another nice thing is stuffed peppers and tomatoes - mix a can of tuna with feta cheese, olive oil, fresh basil and plenty of s & p, stuff the peppers/toms and grill for about 15-20 mins. Delicious.
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Chilli Queen · Joined: 13 Aug 2009 Posts: 452 Location: Lancashire

Fish cakes - mix tuna with mashed potato, spring onion and herbs. Coat in breadcrumbs and shallow fry until golden.

Chilli Queen · Joined: 13 Aug 2009 Posts: 452 Location: Lancashire

There are some lovely looking recipes here,

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/search...amp;filterItem=&x=20&y=11

Night Garden · Joined: 28 Oct 2008 Posts: 1746

Lunch for the next few weeks Smile

trinity0097 · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:06 am Post subject:

Some nice ideas thanks Smile

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rubbadubbas · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:48 pm Post subject:

Wow! That's a lot of tuna!

Thai Fish Cakes

1 tin tuna
1 large-ish potato mashed
Handful coriander
1cm fresh root ginger
1 garlic clove
splash or two of lime juice
1 shallot or 1/4 small red onion

I blitz everything bar the tuna and potato in the hand blender then mix the whole lot together. You could add 1 whisked egg if you want (but I don't like egg). Make patties whatever size you like then bake on a greased tray in the oven for 15 mins 180oC (fan oven) or shallow fry if you prefer.

Rainbow_Bright · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:18 pm Post subject:

They sound delicious, rubba!
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