Tuna

Torticas de Atún (Tuna Fritters)

6 comments October 11, 2011

My grandmother used to make Torticas for the family using different ingredients like broccoli, cauliflower, green beans and corn and we loved them. These Torticas de Atún or Tuna Fritters are also one of Mamita’s dishes. They are delicious and a kid friendly way to use a can of tuna. Buen provecho!

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Pasta with Pea Pesto and Tuna Balls

10 comments June 25, 2011

Do you keep tuna cans in your pantry for quick meals like I do? If you don’t, you’ll have to get some to try this wonderful tuna balls recipe. They are amazing on a bed of pasta, tossed with pea pesto. The pea pesto is delicious, and you won’t miss the basil, I promise. I [...]

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Tuna, Chick Peas and Orzo Salad

22 comments July 16, 2010

Today’s recipe is a good summer salad: Tuna, orzo, chick peas, tomatoes, cucumber and fresh herbs with a lemon dressing. This refreshing salad just might become a summer staple at your table. It is wonderfully filling, improves as it sits, and can be easily transported for lunch at the office. The tuna makes this a [...]

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Ensalada de Papa con Atun (Potato and Tuna Salad)

19 comments July 9, 2010

Looking for a good summer salad recipe? I love the colors and flavors in this salad! The mix of potato, tuna, green beans, onions, lettuce and tomatoes make this salad the perfect summer lunch. If you want a vegetarian version, just omit the tuna. Buen provecho!

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Arepa con Atún y Camarones (Arepa with Tuna and Shrimp)

18 comments May 13, 2010

It may have become apparent by now just how much I love arepas. I could eat them at every meal. This lunch was so good… a crispy arepa with simple and beautiful toppings… creamy tuna and shrimp. Arepas have been a fairly trendy lunch fare in Colombian restaurants for a while. Originally, “arepas” were usually [...]

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Shrimp and Tuna Cakes with Avocado Sauce

31 comments March 18, 2010

If you are looking for a quick and simple appetizer that doesn’t look like it was quick and simple, try these delicious shrimp and tuna cakes with avocado sauce on the side. This is a restaurant quality appetizer that you can make at home really easy with just a few simple ingredients or just serve [...]

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Christmas Appetizers

28 comments December 22, 2009

I thought it might be helpful if I posted a few of my favorite appetizer recipes that would be suitable for Christmas get-togethers. I hope you are all enjoying the Christmas season! Happy Holidays to everyone. The photo above is of a Christmas lights display in Medellin, Colombia.

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