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to Senior Link’s new recipe section.

Who doesn’t love a no-cook dinner? Well, almost no-cook as we just wanted a slight
RECIPE toastiness to this dish. It’s a spin on a true classic, easy on the wallet and jam-packed
with flavor – sure to be a hit with your family for lunch meals or weeknight dinners.

TUNA MELT WHAT YOU NEED

BITES • 2 Thomas English 100-calorie muffins • ⅛ c. dill pickles, diced
• 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 4 thin slices Cheddar cheese (about ½ oz.
per piece) • ⅓ avocado, mashed
• 6 oz. tuna packed in water • ½ lemon, juiced
• ½ small shallot, diced • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
• 2 celery stalks, diced

HOW IT’S MADE SERVES 2
Preheat oven to 400 Spoon onto English
degrees. muffins and top with a
Cut English muffins in slice of cheese.
half. Place on baking sheet and
Combine mashed bake for 15 minutes or
avocado, Dijon mustard, until desired bubbliness is
lemon juice, and cayenne. reached.
Add shallot, celery,
pickles, and tuna.

Recipe Author Note: Pick up a rotisserie chicken from the store, use up leftovers, or even
RECIPE make a new batch in your slow cooker to make this easy dinner recipe the family will love.

WHAT YOU NEED
BBQ Chicken • 8 tostada shells (or 8 corn tortillas, • 1½ cups of your favorite barbecue sauce,

divided
brushed lightly with olive oil and
Tostadas baked for 3-5 minutes per side, • 2 cups extra sharp cheddar
until crispy)
• 3 cups cooked and shredded • 3 green onions, very thinly sliced (optional)
chicken

HOW IT’S MADE SERVES 4
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lay cheese (about ¼ cup on each).
out the tostada shells (or baked 4. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, just until
tortillas) on two rimmed baking the cheese is melted.
sheets.
5. Remove from the oven and
2. Combine the chicken and 1 cup drizzle with the remaining ½ cup
of the barbecue sauce in a small barbecue sauce. Sprinkle with
bowl and stir to coat. green onions, if desired.
3. Divide the chicken between the
tostada shells and top with the

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