Tuna Cheddar And Spinach Pocket Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter the inside of a 6 to 8-cup souffle dish (6 1/2 to 7 1/2 inches in diameter by 3 1/2 inches deep) and sprinkle evenly with Parmesan.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. With a wooden spoon, stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Off the heat, whisk in the hot milk, the nutmeg, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, for 1 minute, until smooth and thick.
• Off the heat, while still hot, whisk in the egg yolks, one at a time. Stir in the Cheddar, 1/4 cup of Parmesan and the spinach and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Put the egg whites, cream of tartar, and a pinch of salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on low speed for 1 minute, on medium speed for 1 minute, then finally on high speed until they form firm, glossy peaks.
• Whisk one quarter of the egg whites into the cheese sauce to lighten and then fold in the rest. Pour into the souffle dish, then smooth the top. Draw a large circle on top with the spatula to help the souffle rise evenly, and place in the middle of the oven. Turn the temperature down to 375 degrees F. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes (don't peek!) until puffed and brown. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the tuna, cheese, celery, onion and mayonnaise. Spoon into pita halves. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the grill or broiler.
• 2. In a large bowl, combine the beef, barbecue sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and onion powder, and mix with clean hands until well blended.
• 3. In a small bowl, mix the dressing and mustard together until smooth.
• 4. Divide the beef mixture evenly into four ¼-pound burgers. Grill the burgers for 5 minutes on each side over medium coals for medium doneness.
• 5. Place the pitas on the grill for 2 minutes or just until warmed through.
• 6. Serve the burgers tucked inside each pita and topped with the tomato, lettuce and a generous serving of the dressing.

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients for the salad and set aside. Heat 1 tsp oil in a large non-stick pan and fry the garlic briefly. Stir in the spinach to wilt, then mix in the tomato purée, tuna and cottage cheese. Set aside.
• Beat the eggs with the flour and 2 tbsp water. Heat the remaining oil in a medium non-stick pan, add half the batter and swirl round the pan to coat the base. Cook briefly until set, then flip over with a palate knife to cook the other side for 1 min. Repeat with the remaining batter. Put the pancakes on serving plates, spoon the filling down one side, roll up and serve with the salad.

Steps:

• Add rice to saucepan of boiling salted water, boil uncovered for 12 minutes or until rice is tender. Drain. Combine rice, one egg, finely chopped onion and melted butter, mix well.
• Press rice mixture over base and side of greased 18 x 28cm lamington tin.
• Drain tuna, reserve the liquid, and press flaked tuna over rice pressing firmly.
• Melt extra butter in a pan, add flour and stir until combined. Remove pan from heat, add milk and tuna liquid and stir well.
• Return pan to heat and stir until sauce thickens. Add mustard, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir until combined, simmer uncovered for approx 2 minutes. Add well beaten 2nd egg, grated cheese, parsley and lemon juice. Stir until combined. Pour sauce over tuna.
• Bake uncovered in moderate oven for approx 40 minutes or until firm on top.