About an hour before dinner, circa 1968, a child walks into the kitchen and sees their mother stirring something up in a mixing bowl. There is an empty can of tuna fish on the counter beside her. “Mommy, what are you making?” “I’m making Tuna Burgers,” she says matter-of-factly, concentrating on her recipe. “Tuna? Burgers?”,… Continue reading Tuna Burgers (Hellmann’s/Best Foods Mayonnaise)
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Crispy Baked Halibut (or in a pinch, chicken)
1 ¼ pounds fresh or frozen halibut steaks, cut 1" thick,OR4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds, total)2 teaspoons cooking oil¾ cup breadcrumbs2 tablespoons grated Parmesan½ teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed½ teaspoon paprikaa dash of ground black pepper lemon wedges Heat oven to 450°. Thaw fish, if frozen. Cut fish into 4 portions; pat dry… Continue reading Crispy Baked Halibut (or in a pinch, chicken)
Tuna Burgers (Hellmann’s/Best Foods Mayonnaise)
About an hour before dinner, circa 1968, a child walks into the kitchen and sees their mother stirring something up in a mixing bowl. There is an empty can of tuna fish on the counter beside her. “Mommy, what are you making?” “I’m making Tuna Burgers,” she says matter-of-factly, concentrating on her recipe. “Tuna? Burgers?”,… Continue reading Tuna Burgers (Hellmann’s/Best Foods Mayonnaise)
Turkey Stuffed Peppers
2 large red bell peppers2 large green bell peppers1 tablespoon olive oil1 large onion, chopped1 clove garlic, chopped¾ teaspoon thyme (1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme)¾ teaspoon sage (1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage)1 pound ground turkey¼ cup chopped fresh parsley½ cup dried breadcrumbs1 cup barbecue sauce Preheat oven to 375°. Halve peppers lengthwise; remove seeds. Blanch… Continue reading Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Turkey Meatloaf
I think this meatloaf has become my favorite turkey meatloaf of all. Thanks to my sister, for passing it along! There is something for me about the combination of the spinach, herbs, and lemon juice that makes this almost addictively tasty. 2 cups breadcrumbs1 onion, chopped2 eggs½ cup milk1 teaspoon salt1 ½ teaspoons dried basil½… Continue reading Turkey Meatloaf
Baked Italian Zucchini
2 medium zucchini, approximately 1 ½ pounds, sliced ½ inch thick1 medium onion, sliced1 large tomato, sliced1 teaspoon oregano½ teaspoon basil½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper2 cups spaghetti sauce½ cup breadcrumbs½ cup shredded Swiss cheese Place sliced zucchini, onion and tomato in 9 x 13" baking dish; sprinkle with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Pour spaghetti… Continue reading Baked Italian Zucchini
Spicy Black-Bean Burgers
Ever since our kids were small, we have made this at least a couple of times a year. It has become a perennial favorite. Originally, we put the burgers on hamburger buns, but found that, with the spicy burgers topped with salsa and yogurt, the buns tended to fall apart before we finished them. Then… Continue reading Spicy Black-Bean Burgers
Turkey-Cheddar Bake (Perdue)
This produces what is possibly the most cheerful-looking meatloaf ever. The turkey meat itself does not have much of a color, leaving this loaf to be the color of cheddar cheese and sweet red pepper. In the 1990s, Perdue began selling ground turkey in the supermarket. It was sort of a new thing then, so,… Continue reading Turkey-Cheddar Bake (Perdue)
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