Basic Creamed Tuna with Variations

Directions

1. 1
   Creamed Tuna and Eggplant:
2. 2
   Peel a medium sized eggplant and cut in 1/2 in slices.
3. 3
   Dip in slightly beaten egg, and then in cracker crumbs.
4. 4
   Saute in hot bacon fat on both sides about 8 minutes.
5. 5
   Serve as a bed for creamed tuna.
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   Sprinkle with dill, chives or chopped ripe olives.
7. 7
   Hot Tuna Tarts:
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   Make a simple tart shell and while still warm, fill with creamed tuna, season as you wish.
9. 9
   You can add 1/4 cup cooked English peas and 1/2 cup cooked carrots, finely chopped to creamed tuna before adding to tart shell.
10. 10
    Taste like Tuna pot pie!
11. 11
    Tuna Shortcake:
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    Cover split, buttered biscuits or crescent with creamed tuna.
13. 13
    I add finely chopped walnuts to this, about 1/4 cup.