Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Who Am I, June Cleaver?

For whatever reason I've been making several casserole-style dishes over the last few weeks. Baked cellentani, butternut squash risotto, shepherd's pie, and tuna casserole this past Monday.

Tuna casserole? What is this, 1958?

I had a hankering, I've never made it, and I frankly love that kind of comfort food. So I took a trip to the fantastic Simply Recipes by Elise and checked out her recipe. I used panko bread crumbs instead of potato chips, but otherwise followed her lead...and wow! Familiar and delicious. I probably haven't had legitimate home-cooked tuna casserole in about 15 years, give or take, but this was perfect on a frigid November evening in the Commonwealth.

So now my fridge is filled with pyrex dishes covered in aluminum foil. Leftovers galore.

(I like leftovers more than most, but I am looking forward to some catfish tacos tomorrow at the Border Cafe. The thought alone brings tears of joy.)

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