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☕️ Bite-Sized Sundays: Canned Tuna's fancy side (yes, really)

Published 21 days ago • 1 min read

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Happy Sunday, Friends.

This week: How a humble can of tuna becomes the foundation for surprisingly elegant meals.

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." - Leonardo da Vinci

I know what you're thinking - fancy tuna recipes sound like an oxymoron. But hear me out. Good canned tuna (and I mean really good stuff) can be the base for meals that feel special enough for company. It's all about technique and knowing which flavors make it shine.

🌟 Recipe of the Week: Tuna Rice Bowl This spicy, satisfying version builds on a New York Times recipe with more than 6,000 five-star reviews - clearly onto something good.

  • Difficulty level: Easy
  • Active time: 15 minutes
  • Perfect for: When you want something that feels substantial but comes together quickly

🎯 Quick Hits

  • Pro-Tip: Quality matters with canned tuna. Look for tuna packed in olive oil or in its own juices (instead of water) - it's worth the extra cost for these recipes.
  • Back to Basics: The no-cook caper and lemon sauce for the tuna pasta gets cleverly warmed by placing the bowl over the pasta water as it comes to boil. Simple and fun.
  • Did you know? Nicoise Salad was originally made with salt-cured anchovies, not tuna. The tuna version became popular because it was more accessible - and arguably more delicious.

📣 I contributed to a couple of articles this week that you may enjoy: Chowhound's guide on how to use 14 popular herbs to their full potential, and Food Republic on how to pick the perfect cantaloupe at the store.

Tuna's Sophisticated Side:

  • ​Tuna Rice Bowl (spicy, satisfying, and surprisingly elegant)
  • ​Tuna Pasta with no-cook caper and lemon sauce (clever technique, minimal effort)
  • ​Nicoise Salad (the French classic that proves tuna belongs in fine dining)

👩‍🍳 What's Cooking Next Week Coming Wednesday: Blueberry Compote - the one recipe that works on pancakes, ice cream, yogurt, and pretty much everything else.

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