Yes, it's true - I have perfected the tuna melt. It's a great lunch or
light supper on heat-wave days when you really would prefer to make
light use of the oven. Follow these instructions and you will eat like
a king. Which king? Neptune, obviously!
CG's Tuna Melt Extraordinaire for Two
2 cans white tuna in water, thoroughly drained and pressed
1/4-cup mayonnaise (or a bit more if you like it creamy)
1/4-cup finely chopped celery
2 tbsp. minced onion
2 tsp. dill pickle relish
1 tsp. strong mustard
1 tsp. balsamic or wine vinegar
sprinkle of salt and pepper
1/4-cup grated old cheddar
Bake a loaf of white bread (I use my bread machine) or get some seriously amazing white bakery bread.
Preheat the oven broiler.
Mix the tuna ingredients listed above, except the cheese.
Place two bread slices on a cookie sheet under the broiler until slightly golden.
Remove toast from oven and heap tuna on them. Sprinkle with cheese.
Broil loaded slices until cheese thoroughly melted.
Serve instantly to fortunate recipients.
While eating it, be sure to watch this little video if you haven't yet.
It's small, yet as big as all outdoors. Silly, and yet a serious
celebration. I rate it: very worthwhile!
