Broiled Stuffed Tomatoes

6 medium tomatoes, washed
salt and pepper
1 can (6 1/2 - 7 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup diced celery
2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Cut a slice from the end of each tomato; scoop out center and pulp of tomatoes. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper; turn upside-down to drain.

Combine tuna, celery, relish, mayonnaise; season to taste with salt and pepper. Fill tomato cups with tuna mixture. Arrange stuffed tomatoes in a baking dish. Place under broiler, about 4 to 5 inches from heat source, for 5 minutes. Top each tomato with a little more mayonnaise; broil for 4 to 5 minutes longer, until mayonnaise is browned.

Italian Tuna Salad Toss

• 1 (10-ounce) package salad greens
• 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained, quartered
• 1 (9-ounce) package tuna in water, drained, flaked
• 1/2 pound green beans, cooked, drained
• 1 cup sliced plum tomatoes
• 1 bottle (8 oz) Italian salad dressing - fat free

Place greens on serving platter. Arrange artichokes, tuna, beans, and tomatoes over greens. Top with dressing. Makes 6 servings. Serving Size 2 cups

Italian Tuna Salad Toss

Serving Size 2 cups

• 1 (10-ounce) package salad greens

• 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained, quartered

• 1 (9-ounce) package tuna in water, drained, flaked

• 1/2 pound green beans, cooked, drained

• 1 cup sliced plum tomatoes

• 1 bottle (8 oz) Italian salad dressing - fat free

Place greens on serving platter. Arrange artichokes, tuna, beans, and tomatoes over greens. Top with dressing. Makes 6 servings

Broiled Stuffed Tomatoes

6 medium tomatoes, washed
salt and pepper
1 can (6 1/2 - 7 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup diced celery
2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
1/2 cup mayonnaise
PREPARATION:
Cut a slice from the end of each tomato; scoop out center and pulp of tomatoes. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper; turn upside-down to drain.

Combine tuna, celery, relish, mayonnaise; season to taste with salt and pepper.

Fill tomato cups with tuna mixture. Arrange stuffed tomatoes in a baking dish. Place under broiler, about 4 to 5 inches from heat source, for 5 minutes. Top each tomato with a little more mayonnaise; broil for 4 to 5 minutes longer, until mayonnaise is browned.

Save energy by using this broiler unit rather than your conventional oven!

Recipe ~ Salmon Loaf

1 - 12-13 oz can of salmon, drained (you can use tuna if you prefer)
2 cups fresh bread crumbs *
1/2 cup milk
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 tsp dill week or 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
1/4 tsp salt
3 eggs - beaten

Mix well together and place into a lightly greased loaf pan. (approx 8x4")
Bake at 375 degrees or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Serve with creamy pea sauce over the top.

Creamy Pea Sauce:
In saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 Tablespoons butter, stir in 2 Tablespoons flour and 1/2 tsp salt. Stir with whisk until blended and slowly add 1 1/2 cups milk, stir constantly until mixture becomes a thick sauce. Reduce heat to low and add 1 cup frozen peas. Stir until peas are thawed and hot.


* to make fresh bread crumbs, take several slices of bread and run over a cheese grater, be careful to not scrape your fingers!