Tuna Casserole

Tuna Casserole

one 12 oz package egg noodles (I used whole wheat)

1/4 C onion, chopped

2 c shredded cheese (I used half cheddar, half mozzarella)

1 C frozen peas

2 cans tuna, drained

1 can cream of mushroom soup

Milk that fills the soup can

1/3 C sour cream (an estimate)

crushed potato chips or french fried onions (optional)

1. Cook egg noodles to package directions. Drain. Return to pot.
2.  Saute onion and celery in butter until tender.  

3. Add all ingredients (except optional topping) in pot and mix.  Place mixture in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle chips or french fried onions over top if desired. Bake 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes (uncovered) until hot and bubbly.

Photo Source: Pinch My Salt

Tuna Salad Sandwich

My grandparents were coming for lunch. What do you make for them? Tuna Tuna Tuna. Old people love it. I found this recipe and it looked different from the usual "mayo, pickle, tuna" recipe. For a tuna sandwich, this one is pretty good :)

Source:

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/tuna_salad_sandwich/

Tuna Salad Sandwich Recipe

INGREDIENTS
1 (6 ounce) can of tuna fish (if packed in water, drain it, and add a teaspoon of good quality olive oil)
1/3 cup of cottage cheese
2 Tablespoons of mayonaise
1/4 purple onion, chopped finely
1 celery stalk, chopped finely
1 Tablespoon of capers
Juice of half of a lemon
Pinch or two of dill
2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard

(optional - lettuce and sliced tomatoes)

Slices of French bread, lightly toasted

METHOD
Mix all of the ingredients. Serve on toast, either open faced, or in a regular sandwich with lettuce and tomatoes. For a low carb option, serve on sliced lettuce.