Today I’m sharing one of my favourite fast recipes, a tuna and noodle casserole made on your stovetop. Stovetop Tuna Casserole From Eat, Shrink and Be Merry (Tinbucktuna) Started at 5:18, ready at 5:38= Exactly 20 minutes! 8 oz (227 g) uncooked rotini or fusili pasta 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (I used peas and corn)…
Category: Seafood
Pink Stir Fry
It’s pink…and it’s delicious! 1 cup frozen ready-to-eat shrimp2 tbsp vegetable oil1 cup sliced celery1 cup broccoli florets1 cup beets, julienned1 can baby corn, drained3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce3 tbsp Catalina dressing2 cloves garlic, crushed1 tbsp red wine or sherry2 tsp cornstarch1 tbsp water2 cups chow mein noodles1 bag of bean sprouts, washed1/4 cup sliced green onion Place…
Crab Manicotti
Manicotti stuffed with crabmeat, cheese and spinach, then topped with a creamy tomato sauce. 12 manicotti shells, uncooked1-1/2 tbsp butter1 clove garlic, crushed3 tbsp flour1-1/2 cups milk1 can (19oz) diced tomatoes, drained1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/2 tsp basil1/2 tsp oregano1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper10 oz crabmeat (or imitation crab), chopped1-1/2 cups low-fat cottage cheese10 oz…
Bow-Tie Pasta with Tuna
A really fast stovetop meal of pasta, tuna and veggies in a creamy cheese sauce. 3 cups bow-tie pasta2 tsp olive oil1 red pepper, chopped1 clove garlic, crushed1 can condensed mushroom soup1 cup cheddar cheese1/4 cup light sour cream1/4 cup parmesan cheese2 tbsp sundried tomato pesto1 tbsp fresh basil leaves, minced2 green onions, sliced1 can flaked…
Spring Rolls and Peanut Sauce
Vegetable and noodle spring rolls with a tasty peanut sauce for dipping. This meal is easier and faster to make than you think! Spring Rolls1 tbsp sesame oil1 clove garlic2 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp fish sauce1 tbsp rice wine vinegar2 tbsp honey1 tsp ginger1 12oz package of Mann’s Rainbow salad (shredded carrot, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage)2 cups…
Salmon Patties
Cute little patties made with salmon, red peppers, and dijon mustard. 1 can (213g) sockeye salmon1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs2 tbsp mayonnaise2 tbsp dijon mustard1 tbsp lemon juice1 egg, lightly beaten1/4 cup diced red peppers1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp lemon pepper Combine ingredients in a bowl and form into small patties. Heat…
Easy Paella
This is a fast and simple recipe for paella with seafood and sausage. 3 fresh chorizo or Italian sausages1 onion, diced1 stalk celery, diced1 clove garlic, crushed1/2 tsp turmeric1/4 tsp marjoram3 cups chicken broth1 1/2 cups rice1 can diced tomatoes1 can baby clams, drained450g bag of raw shrimp/prawns, peeled and deveined1/2 cup frozen peas Remove sausage from…
My Favourite Sandwiches
Here are a couple of sandwiches I really like. They’re easy to make and taste so good! Grilled ham, cheese and guacamole sandwich: Pretty straighforward directions: place slices of cheese and ham on bread. Spread guacamole onto another slice of bread and place on top. Grill it like you would a grilled cheese sandwich (I use…
Pad Thai
Thailand’s popular noodle dish, made with shrimp and tofu. Recipe from Eat, Shrink & Be Merry! Great-tasting Food That Won’t Go From Your Lips to Your Hips! 3 tbsp each lime juice and fish sauce 2 tbsp each ketchup and brown sugar 1 tbsp each grated ginger and soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 1/2…
Tuna Tetrazzini
A creamy, cheesy tuna cassserole that’s ready in no time. It’s my go-to recipe when I can’t think of anything else to make! 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 finely chopped onion 1 finely chopped stalk of celery 4 cups rotini 1 can mushroom soup 1/2 can of milk 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese…
Food and Whine 