Sunday, April 18, 2010

Tuna Omelette


1 can tuna flakes
2 eggs
cooking oil
dash of salt

1. Beat eggs.
2. Add in tuna flakes.
3. Season to taste.
4. Heat oil in pan, put in a portion of the mixture and fry.

Variations:
Use the tuna mixture like hamburger patties and put in a bun. Or serve it as a viand with rice and catsup.

Pasta-Tuna Salad


200 g salad macaroni, cooked per package directions
1 can (155g) tuna flakes in oil, drained
1 can 9439g0 fresh cut pineapple tidbits, drained
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 pack (220 ml0 mayonnaise
3/4 tsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. ground pepper

Combine the first five ingredients. Set aside. Combine mayonnaise and seasonings. Mix well. Add to the tuna-pasta mixture. Toss well. Chill until ready to serve.

makes 8 servings.

Macaroni with Sweet Style Meat


350 g ground pork
1 medium onion
1 can (432 g) whole kernel corn, drained
1 pack (400g) sweet-style spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup grated cheese
400g shell macaroni, cooked per package directions

1. Saute onion and meat in oil until meat turns light brown. Add 1/4 cup water, corn, spaghetti sauce, 3/4 tsp. iodized salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Pour into shell macaroni, mix well. Top with cheese.

Makes 8 servings.

Maja PiƱa


1/2 cup cornstarch, dissolved in 3/4 cup water
1 cup thick coconut milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. iodized fine salt
1 can 9234g0 Del Monte Fresh cut crushed pineapple, drained
1 can cream style corn

1. Combine first 4 ingredients. Stir continuously over low heat for 30 minutes or until thick.
2. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Pour unto pan. Chill until set.

Makes 8 servings.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Tuna-Noodle Bake


400 g Del Monte Elbow Macaroni, cooked per package directions

6 cloves garlic, crushed

1 large onion, sliced

1 can (184g) tuna chunks in vegetable oil

1 can (237g) Del Monte Italian Style Spaghetti SAuce

1/2 cup coarsely grates cheese


White Sauce:

2 tbsps flour

1 small can evaporated milk

1/4 cup water

1 tbsp. melted margarine


1. Saute garlic in tuna oil until brown. Add onion and cook for 1 minute. Add Spaghetti Sauce, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 tsp. iodized salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add tuna chunks. Stir once. Set aside.

2. White Sauce: Mix all ingredients until smooth. Cook over low heat for 5-10 minutes or until thick.

3. Blend spaghetti-tuna with macaroni. Arrange in pan. Pour white sauce over and sprinkle with grated cheese. If desired, bake until cheese melts.


Makes 6 servings.

Pandan-Corn Delight


1 pack green gelatin mix (90gms)

1 pack all-purpose cream

1 can condensed milk (390 gms)

1 can whole corn kernels


1. Prepare gelatin according to package directions. Once cooled, cut into small cubes. Set Aside.

2. In a big bowl, combine all-purpose cream and condensed milk. Mix well. Add gelatin and corn. Mix again.

3. Chill in refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving. (Best if freezed.)


Serves 8 to 10.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Pasta Tuna a la Pobre


You'll need:
3 cloves garlic, diced
100 g margarine
1 chicken broth cube
1 can (184g) tuna chunks in vegetable oil (include oil)
2 stalks green onions, chopped
1/4 kilo spaghetti, cooked per package directions
cheese
1. Saute garlic in margarine until brown. Add broth cube, tuna and green onions. Allow to simmer.
2. Add cooked spaghetti. Blend well. Top with cheese.
Makes 6 servings.