When I signed onto my blog this morning and saw the last post I made, the sight of that picture of the Better Homes and Gardens cookbook took me back to one of the simple recipes I used over and over, especially when I was working away from home all day: Tuna Noodle Casserole. We all loved it, and I'll bet I made it almost once a week.
I should mention why I had that cookbook, though. My sister had one. I thought she was the best cook next to my mom and my Aunt Ruby that I knew, and I often saw that cookbook opened up on the counter when she was cooking or baking. In later years, not so much; many of her later recipes were shared with her by others. I'm pretty sure the cookies she makes for all her grandkids and great-grandchildren was a recipe her son's elementary teacher made for her students at some point. Larry liked it so much, he brought home the recipe. I have many of her recipe finds, including one she saw in the Kansas City Star on Dear Abby. However, Abby put meringue on it. My sister Maxine and I don't like meringue, so we put Cool Whip or whipped cream on it instead. But I digress.
I just figured if Maxine used that cookbook, it should make me be as good a cook as she was.
Anyway: Now that I've thought of it, I just have to make Tuna Noodle Casserole for dinner today. It's frugal and easy, as long as you have some canned tuna in the house. I have several of those Better Homes books from different years, and there are some variations in each. I remember when I was working in the 80's, I often used a recipe that had me using Campbell Cream of Mushroom soup or Cheese soup for the sauce, so I could serve it quicker.
I asked Cliff how many years he thought it's been since I've made tuna noodle casserole; he had no idea. I doubt I've made it since the last century ended, though.
I can't wait. I think we'll have peas with it.
Good memories! Back when my braces were tighten up once a month, my mom would make Tuna Noodle Casserole for me to eat with my very sore teeth until they pain went away in a couple days. It has probably been 35 years since the last time I had that recipe. Way too long.
ReplyDeleteAnd it's such a simple thing.
DeleteNow you've got me wanting Tuna Noodle Casserole.
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly how I was. Once I remembered, I just had to make it.
DeleteI love tuna noodle casserole. I made mine with lots of cheese and rotini noodles. It's very customizable too.
ReplyDeleteIt was my grandson's favorite for years. He also loved tuna sandwiches and would eat a can of tuna in one sitting. It is amazing that he did not grow gills.
ReplyDeleteMy son even liked it, and there were many things he did not like. I never made him eat something he didn't want, but sometimes I told him to make a sandwich or eat some cereal.
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