Crisp Apple and Tuna Spread Canape

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
2 cans Century Tuna Mayo Spread
1 cup cream cheese
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 cup diced apples
10 slices apples for garnish
1 puff pastry cut in into 10 rounds
1 piece egg
1 tablespoon water

HERE'S HOW:

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Line large cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. Unroll puff pastry on work surface. Using a cookie cutter, cut 10 rounds of puff pastry. Place on cookie sheet; prick each round with fork. 
2. In small bowl, beat egg and 1 tablespoon water until well blended; brush on rounds. Sprinkle with sea salt. Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
3. In another small bowl, mix cream cheese and Century Tuna Mayo Spread, cayenne pepper, lemon zest and apples with wooden spoon, leaving small pieces of tuna visible and season with salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into each puff pastry rounds. For each cracker, place 1 apple slice into tuna and cheese mixture.

Sandwich Spread

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

1 pack (18 g) DEL MONTE Sandosenang Sarap All-in-One Seasoning
200 g (1 cup) cooked chicken meat
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp diced celery
sugar to taste

HERE'S HOW:

1. Combine all ingredients. Mix well. Serve with bread.

Makes 1-1/2 cups.

Open-faced Tea Sandwiches

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1 loaf French bread sliced into 1/2 inch thick pieces.
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
2 cans (184 grams) Century Tuna Red Label Chunks in vegetable oil drained
1/4 cup chopped onions
garnish chopped bell peppers, sliced radish and parsley


HERE'S HOW

1. Brush olive oil on cut-side of bread slices. Toast lightly in an oven for 3 minutes. 
2. Meanwhile, whip together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper. 
3. Fold in tuna and onions. 
4. Top over toasted bread and garnish with paprika, chopped bell peppers, radish and parsley.

Make 5 servings.

Chili Cheese Crunchy Sandwich

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

2 teaspoons cooking oil
1-150 grams Century Tuna Meatloaf, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon chopped red bell pepper
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
½ cup shredded cheese
¼ cup mayonnaise
12 slices white bread
4 eggs lightly beaten
2 cups breadcrumbs
cooking oil for deep-frying

HERE'S HOW

1. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a pan. Sauté Century Tuna loaf, bell peppers and chili power for a few seconds. Remove from heat then cool for about 10 minutes. 
2. In a bowl, mix together cheese, mayonnaise, sautéed tuna meatloaf and peppers. 
3. Place about 1 tablespoon of filling on a slice of bread then spread, leaving about ½-inch space around the edges. 
4. Place another slice of bread on top then pinch sides to seal. 
5. Dip sandwiches in beaten eggs then dredge in breadcrumbs. Fry in hot oil until golden. Drain on paper towel to remove excess oil. 
6. Slice before serving to show filling. 
7. Serve with tossed green salad or fruit slices on the side. 

Makes 6 sandwiches.

Open Faced Tuna Melt

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1 can 180 grams Century Tuna Flakes in Vegetable Oil, drained
1 tablespoon chopped onions
1 tablespoon chopped green bell pepper
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoon sliced mushrooms
½ teaspoon salt
pinch of pepper
4 slices white bread
½ cup grated cheese

HERE'S HOW:
Mix together tuna, onions, bell pepper, mayonnaise, mushrooms, salt and pepper. Spread tuna mixture on bread and top with cheese. Broil in an oven until cheese melts. Serve hot.

Makes 4 servings.

Tuna Temaki

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
2 – 180 grams Century Tuna Lite, drained
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 medium onion, sliced into rings
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into rings
1 medium green bell pepper, sliced rings
1 small zucchini, sliced
¼ teaspoon salt

HERE'S HOW:

1. Toss well then season with salt, pepper, oregano and Italian seasoning. 
2. Heat a grill pan and grill vegetables until slightly wilted and aromatic. 
3. Wipe grill pan with paper towel and lay 2 slices of bread. 
4. Place a slice of cheese on a slice of bread then fill with grilled vegetables, tuna and another slice of cheese. 
5. Top with the other slice of bread and press lightly. 
6. Repeat procedure using the rest of the ingredients. Transfer sandwich to a plate and serve hot. 

Makes 4 servings

Cucumber and Tuna Spread Triangles

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1 can Century Tuna Mayo Spread
2 tablespoons Thick plain yogurt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup thinly sliced cucumber
2 slices wheat bread
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup alfalfa sprouts

HERE'S HOW:

1. Mix together Century Tuna Mayo Spread, yogurt and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
2. Spread a little bit of butter to the bread, and top with cucumber and cut into four triangles.
3. Top triangles with tuna spread mixture and sandwich with another piece of bread.

Grilled Pineapple Tuna Sandwich

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1 can Century Tuna Mayo Spread
2 pieces grilled canned pineapple rings
1 piece English muffin split in half
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup grated cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce

HERE'S HOW:
Spread butter on the muffin and toast for about 3 minutes. Top with grilled pineapple, shredded lettuce and Century Tuna Mayo Spread.

Tuna and Grilled Veggie Sandwich

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
2 – 180 grams Century Tuna Lite, drained
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 medium onion, sliced into rings
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into rings
1 medium green bell pepper, sliced rings
1 small zucchini, sliced
¼ teaspoon salt

HERE'S HOW:

Toss well then season with salt, pepper, oregano and Italian seasoning. Heat a grill pan and grill vegetables until slightly wilted and aromatic. Wipe grill pan with paper towel and lay 2 slices of bread. Place a slice of cheese on a slice of bread then fill with grilled vegetables, tuna and another slice of cheese. Top with the other slice of bread and press lightly. Repeat procedure using the rest of the ingredients. Transfer sandwich to a plate and serve hot. Makes 4 servings

BBQ Burgers with Coleslaw

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

1/4 cup light sour cream
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups cole slaw
Salt and black pepper
Paprika
1-1/4 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup prepared barbecue sauce, divided
4 sesame seed hamburger buns, split

HERE'S HOW:

1. Mix sour cream, sugar, vinegar, mustard, and garlic. Toss with cole slaw blend; season with salt, pepper and paprika, to taste.
2. Mix meat with 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce; season with salt and pepper. Form meat into 4-1/2 inch patties. Grill over medium-high heat, brushing frequently with barbecue sauce, 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until cooked to desired temperature. Toast the buns cut side down just before serving.
3. Place patty on bottom half of each bun. Top with 1/2 cup coleslaw and other half of bun. Serve with roasted potato wedges, if desired.
4. Pineapple Variation: Add 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple to cole slaw mixture.

Nutrition Goal: Rich in Vitamin A and C; rich in Iron.

Grilled Pacific Burgers

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1 fresh sweet pineapple
2 pounds lean ground beef or turkey
1/2 cup bottled honey mustard or honey Dijon barbecue sauce
8 large hamburger buns
8 green or red leaf lettuce leaves
8 slices Cheddar cheese
8 red onion slices


HERE'S HOW:

1. Twist off crown from pineapple. Cut pineapple in half lengthwise. Cover and refrigerate one-half for later use. Remove skin from remaining half; cut into 1/4-inch slices.
2. Shape meat into 8 (4-inch) patties.
3. Grill or broil meat 10 to 15 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink in center, brushing occasionally with barbecue sauce and adding pineapple the last 10 to 15 minutes of grilling.
4. Serve burgers on buns with lettuce, pineapple, cheese, and onion. Serve with potato chips, if desired.

Good source of Potassium and Folate; Rich in Vitamin C, Iron and Calcium.

Tuna Sandwich Filling

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
DEL MONTE Fresh Cut Crushed Pineapple, well-drained
1 can (184 g) tuna chunks in brine, drained
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 tsp iodized fine salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 tsp chopped onion, sautéed
2 tsp sweet pickle relish
2 tsp chopped celery

HERE'S HOW:

1. COMBINE all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Chill. Serve as sandwich filling.

High in Lysine – promotes growth in the young.

Meatball Hero Sandwich

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
350 g ground pork or beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pc small onion, chopped
1 pc small egg
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 pouch (250 g) DEL MONTE Sweet Style Spaghetti Sauce
7 pc hotdog buns, split into 2
7 slices quickmelt cheese

HERE'S HOW:

1. COMBINE first 6 ingredients, 1 tsp iodized fine salt (or 1 tbsp iodized rock salt) and 1/4 tsp pepper. Mix well. Form every 1-1/2 tbsp of mixture into balls. Deep-fry until golden brown. Slice each meatball in half.
2. SIMMER DEL MONTE Spaghetti Sauce for 5 minutes. Add meatballs, salt and pepper to taste. Allow to simmer. Set aside.
3. IN each hotdog bun, place 4 halves of meatballs and 2 tbsp sauce. Top with cheese and toast for 1 minute or until cheese melts.

Serves 7
Rich in Niacin – promotes normal digestion and healthy skin.

Grilled Sandwich Pizza

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1 pack (500 g) sliced bread
2 pouches (115 g each) DEL MONTE Sweet Style Pizza Sauce
100 g quickmelt cheese, sliced thinly into 16 pieces
2 pc eggs, beaten
1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted

HERE'S HOW:

1. SPREAD 8 pieces of sliced bread with 1 tbsp each of DEL MONTE Pizza Sauce. Top each with 2 slices of cheese. Cover with another slice of bread. Set aside.
2. COMBINE remaining DEL MONTE Pizza Sauce with egg and 1/8 tsp iodized fine salt (or dash of iodized rock salt). Mix well. Dip bread (do not soak) in pizza sauce mixture. Grill in pan with 1/2 tbsp margarine or butter until light brown. Flip to cook other side. Cut diagonally into 2.

Serves 8
Rich in Calcium – for strong bones and teeth.

Chicken-Ham Sandwich Filling

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1/3 cup + 1 tbsp margarine or butter, softened
3/4 tsp iodized fine salt
1/4 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp sugar
1 can (234 g) DEL MONTE Fresh Cut Crushed Pineapple, well-drained
350 g chicken breast, boiled and meat cubed
70 g sweet ham, fried and chopped

HERE'S HOW:

1. BLEND well first four ingredients. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Cover and chill until serving time.

Makes 1-1/3 cups

Has Vitamin C – helps fight common infection.