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Tuna Burgers, perfected!

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It only took about 3 tries, but I finally perfected this recipe. The proportions of tuna to breadcrumbs to egg is pretty crucial, so I included 2 different scaled versions of the recipe. The great thing about these tuna cakes is that they go great on a bun, roll or pita, but they are also good alone with tartar sauce, just like crab cakes. Deck them out with plenty of lettuce, tomato or cheese, and enjoy!  This recipe has the added bonus of including a lot of pantry staples, being relatively affordable when you're eating on a budget, and super quick to make! Ingredients : Makes 2 burgers:                                     Makes 7 burgers: 1 3 oz can tuna                                         2 1/2 5 oz cans tuna 1/8 cup of finely chopped onion          ...

Chilaquiles For One

Some dishes, you just don't forget the first time you had them. In particular, the egg chilaquiles I had at Lauriol Plaza have been stuck in my mind: Three scrambled eggs with tortilla chips, and green tomatillo sauce. Topped with Monterey Jack cheese and sour cream. Served with seasonal fruit. Recommended for a hang over. - Lauriol Plaza Menu It came to my table still piping hot and comforting after a late night on the town. So, now that I have the time, I had to try my own version of it, perfectly portioned for 1. Ingredients : 1/2 cup salsa  3 oz chicken or vegetable broth 1 large egg 3 corn tortillas, in pieces, baked til crisp at 375 degrees OR 2 oz tortilla chips .75 oz queso fresco Nonstick cooking spray  Directions : 1. Heat salsa and broth in large saucepan to medium-high. Stir in the chips, coating all of them well with the mixture. As soon as the salsa mixture is at a boil, cover the pan and turn off the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes...