Thrift My Sass

Tuna patties on hamburger buns with cheese,  ready  for lunch. These tuna patties are easy to make with ingredients that you likely already have on hand. These are perfect for eating from the pantry. You can enjoy them on a sandwich, with a salad, or with any other sides. You can cook up your tuna patties in a skillet with just a little cooking spray, no need to fire up the grill. Ingredients (makes 2 patties): 1 5oz can of tuna, drained 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs Instructions: Combine all ingredients together and form into two patties of equal size. Heat skillet to medium-high and spray with cooking spray. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until well-browned. Serve on a fresh salad, on a bun like a burger, or with any sides that you like! I prefer to eat mine like it is a tuna burger, with ketchup, cheese, and sliced onion. Close up of a tuna patty in the pan. Tips: You have many options for your fish patties! I have used chunk light, solid white albacore, and canned

Sometimes you find yourself with an abundance of stale bread. For me, this happens when I've baked a loaf or two, or after going to the bakery, then life gets in the way and we haven't been able to eat it all. This is also common after setting out a bread basket for a family or holiday dinner. There are some thrifty dishes you can make to use up that stale bread without letting it go to waste. Waste not, want not! Some leftover bread from Christmas Dinner. Panzanella Salad This Italian salad uses chunks of stale bread almost like croutons. The delicious ripe tomatoes and dressing rehydrate the bread. Since it is a style of salad, I would say you likely don't need a set recipe to put it together, but here are some suggested ingredients: Tomatoes (cut cherry or grape tomatoes in half to release juices) Cucumbers Stale bread (recommend French, Italian, or Portuguese bread) Pepperoncini Basil leaves Dressing of your choice (I would use extra-virgin olive