Pretzel Topped Tuna Casserole

It's week three of vintage month and it's about time I made a casserole. Tuna Casserole has alway been a weird dish, I mean hot tuna? You could not have made me eat this when I was younger, but the first time I tried tuna casserole I was shocked at how good it was! For a dish that has been reduced to pre-made mixes in the grocery store, tuna casserole can impress when made from scratch. It's surprisingly easy to make! I used pretzels to top mine because I always have to be a little different. Go ahead and make this easy to prepare meal, it's sort of healthy!

Turkey Chili

Sometimes simplicity is the key. It doesn't always have to be grass fed bison fillets on organic chanterelle risotto. Sometimes a nice warm bowl of spicy turkey chili is just what you need to get warm after spending it in the frigid fog of a short and dark December day.

Sure some people aren't impressed with turkey chili, but you know what? Those people wouldn't turn down a bowl of this delicious creation if it was offered to them. Not enjoying homemade turkey chili would be like saying you don't enjoy hanging out with your friend at IKEA. Sure she may take a little too long looking at bookshelves, and they all look the same to you, but the truth is you wouldn't choose to be anywhere else at that moment. Just like you wouldn't choose to be eating anything else while you're shoveling this chili into your mouth. Now get off your high horse and make this turkey chili, or some horse chili now that you won't be riding it.

Fish Tacos

Put down that taco right now! That taco doesn't compair to a fish taco. If you are eating a fish taco, my apologies, carry on. If you're not eating a taco right now, why not make these fish tacos?

When most people say they don't like fish tacos it's, because they've never tried fish tacos. I'll admit that ordering fish tacos from some restaurants might be more of a gamble than ordering the carnes asada, but if you try this recipe at home, I bet that you'll be hooked on fish tacos.

Peach Glazed Salmon

I asked for suggestions for dinner and the response I got was, "salmon with...peaches!" After mulling it over for a while I decided to make an Asian inspired Peach Glazed Salon dish. For making it up as I went along, I say it turned out pretty damn good. I paired the salmon with some brown rice and stir fried vegetables. 

I would suggest starting the rice first.

Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

The three words I would use to describe this dish would be healthy, colorful, and delicious. These stuffed peppers are both filling and very light at the same time by the time you finish them you're full, but not stuffed (see what I did there?). 

Pasta Salad

I've noticed a theme to my lunches the past couple of days; they were last night's dinner at one point and after sitting in their own sauces overnight they become even more delicious. I wasn't planning on posting this recipe, but it turned out way better than what I was expecting. Also, the lovely Katy Weaver took flawless pictures of  this dish.

The recipe for the initial dinner dish is a bit loose in structure. I'm not one for exact measurements especially in a dish like this, but I'll write out what I put into it and how to make it.

Simple Sorbet

I wish I could take credit for this, but I can't. The amazing and wonderful Katy Weaver came up with the recipe and she also took the pictures.

To make this simple fruity desert get out your blender or go out and rent one (I don't know what your blender situation is so I can only guess). Throw the following into the blender:

• 1 part plain yogurt or your favorite yogurt
• 2 parts mixed frozen fruit of your choosing
• 0.5 parts frozen orange juice concentrate

Flip on the blender and prepare for some scary noises as it blends. You might need to stir it around a couple times and flip it on and off before it becomes fully blended. Then scoop into serving bowls and stick in the freezer until it becomes frozen.

After it's frozen top with some honey or your favorited whipped cream topping. The finished sorbet is a bit tart, so if you like tart deserts you could just leave off the honey. Enjoy!