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Ep 2: Baked Stuffed Tuna Rolls and Old Spanish Days - Fiesta
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Forget about your standard tuna sandwich recipe. These Baked Stuffed Tuna Rolls from Episode 2 of the podcast, take this classic recipe to a whole new level.

In this episode we talk about a recipe that found its way into the Santa Barbara New Press’ women’s section as part of the annual historic celebration, Old Spanish Days – Fiesta.

Kate McDermott with her mom and dad in their Fiesta outfits.

Simple, Comfort Foods

I connect with Kate McDermott, of Art of the Pie, who shares her thoughts on concerts and meals, how aromas can transport you, and how comfort foods remind us of being with our loved ones.

You don’t have to be Catholic to serve Baked Stuffed Tuna Rolls. They are great any day of the week on anyone’s table.

Vior’s Italian Bakery Delivery truck (photo by Damn Right I Grew Up in Santa Barbara FB Group – Ed Foley )


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Baked Stuffed Tuna Rolls

Forget about your standard tuna sandwich recipe. These Baked Stuffed Tuna Rolls from Episode 2 of the podcast, take this classic recipe to a whole new level.

Ingredients

  • 4 French rolls, or 1 Pain d'Epi

  • 2 (5 oz) cans tuna, drained

  • 2 ribs celery, chopped fine

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 325˚F.

  • Make a slit in the top of each of the roll. Gently pull apart and create a cavity by removing about 1/2 of the bread inside. Save the bread to make breadcrumbs for meatloaf. Set aside.

  • In a medium mixing bowl, add tuna, celery, onion, mayonnaise, and lemon juice stir to combine.

  • Fill the prepared rolls with 1/4 of the filling. Insert two toothpicks creating an “X” through the rolls to hold together.

  • Place on a baking sheet, brush the tops with melted butter and bake for 15 - 20 minutes until rolls deepen in color slightly.

  • Serve with a salad on a Friday night or any other weeknight. Or pack them and head to the beach for a picnic.

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