Television Feasts

I am a home cook who backyard gardens and has a serious closet addiction to the Food Network. I envision visiting the world in my own kitchen.

From Julia to Giada, I am a bi-product of the quirky world of anything food television. At age 10 I wanted to lunch with Julia; at 12 I thought sitting at Graham Kerr's table would be bliss; in college I was a diligent voyeur student of Jeff Smith's; and as a newlywed I envisioned myself being Martha. Then the sky opened up and violin music played in the background when I discovered an entire family of food shows on the blossoming food network. Twenty years later I am still a home chef with a backyard garden, yet in my head I am a trained chef who has eaten her way around the world, tasted all things exotic, competed in many challenges, judged the best of the best, and have a circle of friends which includes Emeril, Bobby, Rachael and more. I like to learn and challenge myself simply for the pleasure of all things food. I am a student of the University of Food Network and my textbooks, exams and extra-curricular activities all stem from channel 39.


Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Tuscan Tuna Salad

It was a busy day and I needed to fix something fast.  My husband had a small window of time between work and an evening commitment.  I find when you are on the fly like that, it is even more important that you eat healthy.  Tonight's recipe screams healthy! Tasty, satisfying, inexpensive and healthy...yup, I would say I scored big challenge points tonight!

Tuscan Tuna Salad

1 can of Cannelloni Beans rinsed
2 cans tuna, well drained
3 T. chopped red onion
3 T. slivered basil
1/2 c. chopped tomato
salt and pepper
Juice of 1 lemon
3 T. olive oil





Whisk the oil and lemon juice together.  Mix all ingredients together and toss with the dressing.
That's it.  Simplicity at its finest.  The rich tuna, the creamy texture of the beans, the brightness of the tomato and the sharp crunch of the onion, blend beautifully with the fresh basil and lemon juice.  Serve on crunchy toast and you have a quick weeknight dinner that is totally quilt free!
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