Tuna Casserole for Days...

There are simply those days when you don't even want to see the likes of a kitchen. Whenever I know I'm going to be too busy to even think about creating in the kitchen every day, I go for the stretch out meals.. You know the type where a meal can languish in the refrigerator for a couple of days without your partner sniffing it to see if its still good....

One of those stretch out meals is Tuna Casserole. It's healthy comfort food and this meal is satisfying and filling. It will never let you down.

Ingredients

1 Can of Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/4 lb of Cheddar Cheese
1 Bag of Whole Wheat Egg Noodles
2 Tablespoons of Heavy Cream
1 Whole Head of Fresh Steamed Broccoli
1/2 Cup of Chopped Onion
2Tablespoons of Butter
1 Carton of Pre-Sliced Mushrooms
2 Cans of Tuna

Boil Noodles according to direction and drain. Shred Cheddar Cheese and rest aside. Break Broccoli into flowerets and Steam for 3-5 Minutes. In large saucepan melt butter and cooked chopped onion and pre-sliced mushrooms until moist and fragrant.

Combine all the above ingredients and the remaining.

Bake for 20 Minutes under 400 Degree Oven. Voila. Hearty Meal that can be combined with a green salad and garlic bread.

Dalish!

Food Rules

We have an macrocosmic unhealthy relationship with food.

Somehow our country has created a polarizing nueroticism around the very thing that we need to do every day to function: eat. We're encouraged to drink beer and snack during The SuperBowl, devour holiday feasts; eat packaged high sodium foods on the run, desperately follow diet crazes, while at the same time measuring and comparing ourselves to chopstick thin supermodels, rock stars and Hollywood starlets as the recommend standard of beauty. We drive ourselves crazy counting calories, drinking diet sodas, eating low fat chips, and blaming ourselves for our perceived failure.

At Dalish we worship foods with life force and know that without them our body, mind and spirits would be severly undernourshed and depleated. Arugula, Kale, Shallots, Garlic, Broccoli Rabe, Spinach, Mushrooms, Olive Oil, Fresh Fish, Butternut Squash, Peppers, Edamame, Almonds, Pecans, Walnuts, Fresh Fruits and all the good stuff that the good earth provides.

Categorically, we're omnivores, but at Dalish we will not deny ourselves pastrami, freshly baked bread, beef burgers, chocolate cake, rack of lamb, Thanksgiving feasts, or the decadence of the best chocolate chip cookie in the world. No butter or milk substitutes, just real food in real moderation. So yes, you can have cake but your'e going to have to check yourself if you want to eat the entire cake.

It's about creating your own personal system of checks and balances. There are no rules to good food; just life philosophies. And you must ask yourself what's yours. And yes food can be enjoyed without using it as a vice or crutch for emotional distress. Dalish is about balance, moderation and sustainability. Here we will present to you recipes and philosophies on eating and living well. Cause the two go hand in hand.

You can't live well without eating well. Good food is that important. We're proud to be a part of the food movement that brings us back to balanced living. Because frankly, how we eat is not separate from who we are.


Dalish Philosophy
Eating with friends and family; Eating simple uncomplicated food. And living life without the crazy.

Samon Cakes

In 2007, we know that fish is a must eat protein staple. The advantages of making it an essential part of your diet are it's high lean protein content, low cholesterol and saturated fat, and the screamingly limitless amount of fish varieties, tastes, and textures. Salmon is a fish that you just can't go wrong with; it's delectable and can be prepared a thousand ways from Sunday.

I've been making salmon cakes ever since I've had them at a Harlem brunch ten years ago. Although the following recipe is created from canned salmon, salmon fillet may be substituted for fresher quality. But why make your life complicated? This simple recipe allows for a basic reintroduction into the world of fish, and can be served with breakfast, lunch or dinner. They are many versions of this recipe floating around but I found that this recipe does the job without all the bells and whistles.

Samon Cakes

Reciped Serves 2-4
Ingredients:
1 Egg
1/2 Teaspoon Celery Seed
1/4 Cup of Hellmann's Regular or Low Fat Mayo
1 Tablespoon of Deli Mustard
1/4 Cup of Plain or Italian Bread Crumbs
1 Teaspoon of Fresh Chopped Dill or Dry

1 -14.75 Ounce Canned Pink Salmon

1 Teaspoon of Lemon Pepper Seasoning (Optional)
Oil for Frying -Try Canola, Olive or Vegetable.

Open can of salmon and drain. In bowl, mix all ingredients thoroughly. Form patties according to the size you prefer. Heat oil for frying. Brown on each side for a total of 4-6 minutes. Place patties on paper towel to absorb excess oil. Serve Warm.