Recipes ala Mode

Original date August 2007

16 oz. orecchietta pasta (or other kind)
1 tbsp. olive oil
pinch of red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (5.5 oz) cans V8 juice
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 (6 oz) can tuna, drained
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. fresh basil, chopped

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in large nonstick pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add pepper flakes and cook 30 seconds; stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add V8 juice, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and add grape tomatoes. Cook 4 minutes. Stir in tuna, lemon juice, butter and basil. Toss with pasta. If you have leftovers, serve at room temperature the next day.

Original date December 2006
From: Larissa Cherpeski

1 1/4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. cornmeal
1 egg
3/4 c. milk
2 c. salmon, cooked (or other favorite fresh or canned fish)

Stir until just combined, drop by rounded tablespoonfuls into deep hot oil (375F). Fry until golden brown.