Easiest Tuna Sandwich around!

Sandwich created by my husband in a moment of late night hunger. He's always creating and mixing stuff and i'm always like, 'how do you know how that is going to taste?'.  Even though I do exactly the same thing.  Standing by watching him make his sandwich, I just had to ask, 'Let me taste'. Taste I did! 


I'm sure this is  by far not an unheard of sandwich. I also am sure many people ate this very sandwich today. But has it ever been made known the easiest? Not until right now.


Most tuna sandwiches consist of some sort of dressing, pickles, etc. Not this one. Just 
Bread
Canned Tuna in water, drained
Black pepper
Tomato
Lettuce
american cheese slice(Totally optional because it taste great without)


My husband made 2 sandwiches the first one only had the first 4 ingredients..
He had to experiment some more, he then added the last ingredients, I had to taste that one too. 
Taste really unique if you just add tomato and no lettuce


Like I said, is this sandwich original? I don't think so... But the ease of it just blew me away, lol Made in like 2 minutes, no sauces, dressings, or mayo.. and it still had wonderful flavor.


Actually it has a very fresh flavor, with the untainted tuna, and crisp veggies. You might just want to make it now.


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Ziti uh, Penne RECIPE!!!

Ok Here we go!


The last 2 pans I made had 16 servings and the one before that made about 32. I used those big aluminum pans like from Dollar tree. So many servings? Well I'm just accustomed to cooking for a large family! Its so hard cooking for a family of two now, which is how I still ended up with 16 servings, lol.  
Lots of time we have many leftovers.. of course I take some down to my parents...etc




Here's what I used need:
-1 1/2 lb box of whole wheat PENNE pasta. (I didnt actually use ziti because I prefer penne, does that mean I should change my recipe to baked penne? LoL)
-3 lbs Ground Turkey, Chicken or beef(I like to do half/half with turkey and beef)
-----(You can cut in half depending on how many servings you need)
-1 lb. of Shredded Sharp cheddar, 
-1 lb. of Shredded Mozzarella
-6 slices of Non-smoked provolone
-45 oz Jar of Sauce, Chunky garden Veggie
-32 oz can of Mushroom spaghetti sauce
-large can of diced tomato 
-2 yellow onion, diced
-1/2 cup sugar (adjustable)
-1 clove garlic, roasted and pureed* OR just minced
-1 10oz container of tomato and basil cream cheese**


NEXT:
-I boil the meat until its cooked through, drain under warm water, transfer to pot.
-In a large pot I bring water and a bit of sea salt to a boil, add pasta
-cook until al dente not to soft.
-drain pasta, under cold water. sit aside
-I then mix the sauces, tomatoes, onion and sugar into the meat. Stir.
-Then I add the cream cheese, Mix in.
-Lastly after pasta has cooled I mix it into the sauce.
-I preheat the oven about 400 degree
-Spray the deep aluminum pan with olive spray(or any)
-Continue stirring the sauce until cream cheese is well mixed in.
-pour half of sauce mixture into pan
-Arrange over sauce 6 slices of provolone
-Layer 1/2 each of cheddar and mozzarella
-Pour remaining sauce over cheese
-Cover with aluminum foil


-Bake for 45 minutes to an hour (depending)
-May have to remove foil half way through if sauce has not setteled
-After pasta has baked and sauce has settled take and set out
-Layer remaining 1/2 and 1/2 of cheeses on top


Once you read the extra information below, and you decide to try the roasted garlic, you may decide to use remaining pureed garlic to spread on nice crusty bread of your choice, broil in oven 5 -6 minutes or so.. Homemade garlic bread, Yum!








* Before these wonderful flavored cream cheeses came out. I used to add a secret addition of a cream cheese mixture I would make myself. I would take an 8 oz package of cream cheese. let it come to room temp and soften, all the while roasting some garlic cloves. Once the garlic is very softly roasted, would puree it in blender, throw in the cream cheese and mix. Once all the sauces were mixed and I'd added the meat to the sauce I would mix in the garlic/cheese mixture. The sauce then takes on a sort of red orange color. ....However
**I have substituted this cream cheese mixture for pre-flavored cream cheese. Either tomato and basil or the garlic.


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New Recipe coming this week!!

GOOD Evening to All!!


So, as I mentioned yesterday, it has been 7 months of non blogging. Without a doubt, I have done tons of cooking. Of course I was cooking while living with my parents, now I'm 24, married and cooking in my own home! So exciting! Actually I thought I enjoyed cooking before, But this new arrangement is beyond compare.. Words cannot describe how much more I enjoy it now! So now lets get to the food.


What things have I been cooking as of late? Many different things, but I'm going to share with you a sweet and simple baked ziti recipe that is all my own. 
My ENTIRE family absolutely LOVES my Baked Ziti. Unfortunately, there will be no pictures to accompany this recipe.


The last time I made baked ziti, about 3 weeks ago, I took pictures with my cellphone, cellphone died and erased all the pictures, so sorry. However, the next time I make this dish, I will take pictures and go back to add it to this post.. I'm sure I'll be making it again real soon.. 


When it comes to pasta and sauces, I can make almost any plain ole jar or can sauce, into a "take it and make it" my own, delight. I have a way with spices, seasonings and just stuff that's left on hand in the fridge. I am also going to share my little secret that I add to my baked ziti sauce.  This recipe is easily adaptable, and I know you and your family will enjoy it. My dad loves that it is so meaty. He's a meat and potatoes kind of guy, but he will go for my Ziti any day.  Will Continue first thing tomorrow! See you then!


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Welcome Me back! -Marriage and all♥

Hey to all!!!
I hope everyone is doing fine. As for me I am doing Great!
It is a very rainy day today, But I am inside now and loving it. Rain is absolutely beautiful.
And there is no thunder nor lightening! Ha, as Florida being the "lightening Capital", I am quite thrilled to enjoy a downpour of rain with out the threats of thunder and lightening.. My Husband on the other hand likes to see lightening, (sheltered of course).


That's right, Husband! 
My last post was back in November 2011. After 7 months of non blogging and nearly five beautiful, wonderful simply amazing months of being married... I am finally back to entertain you! Aren't you happy? Grateful, excited? I hope so.. Because I am! 
And I really want to take the time to thank my followers and everyone else that continues to look at my page from time to time. It is really exciting to look at my stats and see the increase..


Thank You ALL!! ♥


So let me tell you whats to come!
Well, soon I'd like to share what it has been like since my Husband and I have been married, along with the Fiance' Visa and Immigration process before the marriage.
There will be New topics, decorating tips(First apartment, etc) and of course new recipes, Pictures too! ... 


Not only that, but what is it like cooking for my Husband? Not interesting enough? How about what is it like cooking for my JAMAICAN Husband, and I'm a simple American girl? You will find that there is a great difference in American food fare and Jamaican fare. So how does HE fare? All this you will find out soon....




Lots of LOVE


KC