Friday, March 24, 2006

A couple of Lenten Recipes

MOM'S EASY TUNA CASSEROLE
1 Pkg. Potato Chips -- crumble 1/2 in bottom of casserole
1 Lg. Can Tuna -- Flake tuna and spread over chips
1 can peas -- Drain and sprinkle over tuna
1 Can Mushroom Soup -- Spread, undiluted, over top.
Sprinkle the rest of crumbled potato chips & paprika over the top.

Variations: Put noodles or rice on the bottom first.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 Minutes.

FROM THE LIFE IS GREAT COLLECTION:

SPAGHETTI SALAD

1 box thin spaghetti
1 cucumber
1 onion
1 green pepper
1 bottle of Salad Supreme spice
1 bottle of Zesty Italian dressing

OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
chopped mushrooms
black olives
green olives
cheese

use your imagination!

Mix above ingredients and marinate; refrigerate

Before serving, add chopped tomatoes

This recipe has become a favorite of mine. I like to bring it to gatherings. It is always popular.


SALMON CAKES

*Note: This recipe has been handed down and has no specific amounts. Just mix the ingredients until the texture is right for you and the mixture stays together. Fry in hot oil.

INGREDIENTS

1 Can salmon
onions, chopped
Bread crumbs
mayonnaise

SALMON AND SPINACH

Serving sizes of fresh frozen salmon
Fresh spinach
Italian dressing

Cook salmon according to package directions. (can be done in microwave)
Place cooked salmon on top of fresh spinach in a bowl.
cover with Italian dressing

Easy, tasty, and nutritious!

Check out Recta Ratio's great Lenten recipes too!

Anyone living near Baltimore should stop by Saint Benedict's and order some delicious codfish cakes (famous coddies).

From the bulletin:

Baltimore’s Best Coddies are here every Wednesday and Friday, during Lent, and every day of Holy Week. Call one day ahead and place your order. Cost is $11.00 for a box of 16 with crackers. Call Shirley, Bernadette, or Thelma at 410-947-4988 to place your order.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

I love tuna casserole it's my fave. Thanks for the recipes!

Staying in Balance said...

You're welcome! :)

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