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[itoshikimi]

Stacked today because we had a busy day yesterday. Fight Club & MeltCon today. My arm muscles felt it today. And my abs were on fire by the end of Fight Club. I can’t believe we are almost done with Phase 4! Almost passed where I stopped last time. Let’s do this!! • • • • #morningmeltdown100 #mm100 #fightclub #meltcon #meltmaker #100seconedchallenges #pushyourself #beachbody #beachbodyondemand #teambeachbody #beachbodycoach #BODgroups #carina #teamcarina #fitgumi https://www.instagram.com/p/CBwnJ9NhTTW/?igshid=pzx8u876mc9d

[rohanmcleod-blog]

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[ultrajaphunter]

How to Make the Cheesiest, Crispiest Tuna MeltMaking a tuna melt isn't hard, but these tips will help you make one that's truly cheesy, crispy, and comforting.

BY GENEVIEVE YAM

August 24, 2022

Growing up in Hong Kong, I considered the tuna melt a special occasion food. The sandwich is one of my dad’s favorites, but my parents—who mostly cooked Chinese food—never made it at home. Whenever he had a hankering for a tuna melt, my family would pile into the car and he’d drive us to a homey beachside restaurant 30 minutes away that had the cheesiest, crispiest tuna melts. The hefty sandwiches were held together with colorful frilly-ended toothpicks and came with a tall pile of crispy fries. To this day, I still consider the sandwich at that restaurant to be the gold standard of tuna melts. The tuna salad, which was packed with crunchy celery and had just the right amount of mayonnaise, went down first on the bread. Melted white cheddar hugged the salad, and several slices of dill pickles provided a sweet, vinegary tang.

Those tuna melts are so embedded in my memory that I think of them each time I make the sandwich. Over the years, it has become one of my go-to meals when I’m looking for something easy and comforting. Though making a tuna melt isn’t difficult, the tips below will help you make a truly stellar one.

Pick the right kind of tuna

I prefer using olive-oil-packed tuna, which is richer in flavor and much more moist than water-packed tuna. Look for sustainably fished tuna that’s caught by pole and line, or brands with a Marine Stewardship Council label. Buying solid tuna (as opposed to chunk) allows you to flake tuna to the size you want and results in a salad with better texture.

Add some crunch and acid to your tuna salad

The tuna salad in a melt should be good enough to stand on its own, even without the cheese or toasted bread. Instead of adding dill pickles as a garnish, I incorporate chopped pickles into the salad, along with a few tablespoons of crunchy diced celery, some salt and pepper, and a quarter cup of mayonnaise for a salad that’s balanced in both taste and texture.

Use mayonnaise—not butter—on your bread

Mayonnaise is my preferred fat when I’m making grilled cheese or a tuna melt. The condiment is made with vegetable oil, which has a higher smoke point than butter, so your kitchen won’t erupt in smoke before the bread is properly toasted and the cheese is properly melted. Mayo is also easily spreadable when cold, and who wants to wait around for butter to soften when all you want is a quick sandwich?

Put a lid on it

For a sandwich that’s crispy, cheesy, and golden brown, start by placing your bread (I like a hearty sourdough) mayonnaise-side down in a skillet over medium-low heat. Top the bread with two slices of cheddar, then cover the skillet with a lid. The trapped heat will help the cheese melt evenly. Some of the cheese will melt off the sides of the bread and create a shatteringly crisp frico-like cheese skirt.

Quick-pickled onions provide crunch and tang

After the cheese has melted, place a quarter cup or so of tuna salad on one slice of bread and top it with several slices of onions that you’ve quick-pickled in seasoned rice vinegar. The onions add crunch, but they also add a burst of acid that cuts through the richness of the cheese and tuna salad.

Tuna Melt

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[itoshikimi]

Got in a 4 mile run at the Lakefront tonight. It was great, and even if it was super humid, the cool wind felt amazing! Then home for MeltCon! My...everything...will...be...sore...tomorrow! All weights in the photo were used. It was Meltmaker time for the 100 second challenge. I upped to 15s, and it was a struggle. But I made it through!!!! • • • • • • #kimiruns4sam #runner #runnergirl #running #lakefrontstriders #run #lakefrontrunning #morningmeltdown100 #mm100 #meltcon #meltmaker #beachbody #beachbodyondemand #beachbodycoach #teambeachbody #BODgroups #day59of100 #carina #teamcarina #fitgumi https://www.instagram.com/p/CA9F9-9hUOk/?igshid=1esnp63wm6b4p

[itoshikimi]

MeltCon today! And that 100 second challenge at the end is a blaster! Made it through the whole thing with 10s. I’ll probably use them again in 2 weeks, but hopefully my reps will go up. Got in 7! • • • • • #morningmeltdown100 #mm100 #meltcon #meltmaker #beachbody #beachbodyondemand #teambeachbody #beachbodycoach #day19of100 #challengegroup #beachbodychallengegroup #carina #teamcarina #genki #fitfriends #fitgumi https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Vn4rThbvB/?igshid=117nficg7liiw

[itoshikimi]

MeltCon! My everything is going to hurt tomorrow. Meltmaker for the 💯 second challenge. Made it all the way through, with my 15 pound weights. A little faster reps than the last time. We shall see if I bump up next time. • • • • • • #mm100 #morningmeltdown100 #meltcon #meltmaker #everythinghurts #makingleanathleticmuscles #beachbody #beachbodyondemand #teambeachbody #carina #teamcarina+ #fitgumi https://www.instagram.com/p/B7j_EnRhaUk/?igshid=1g3laj60etke5

[itoshikimi]

Wow! Back at out with MorningMeltdown100. Went to work yesterday, so waited to workout till today. Did a double, Fight Club & MeltCon! The other pics are from my last full day at Grandma’s when we made “Christmas” cookies. Nut filled cookies that have been passed down generations, and peanut butter filled crackers covered in chocolate..yummy! We will make them at home soon too. Video is the MeltCon 💯 second challenge: Melt Maker. I have made it through it entirely both times so far. Bumped it up to 15 pound weights, but was slow going... but didn’t stop at any point. Got through all 100 seconds and my arms were trembling by the end! Will probably do Re-Vibe tonight before bed. • • • • • #mm100 #morningmeltdown100 #fightclub #meltcon #100secondchallenge #meltmaker #thebrawler #beachbody #beachbodyondemand #teambeachbody #familytime #baking #familychristmascookies #carina #teamcarina+ #fitgumi https://www.instagram.com/p/B4-3sNYhXJT/?igshid=1o5a4pvgdt3ml

[itoshikimi]

MeltCon! And melt indeed...my weight selection is pictured, though, I didn’t use my 5s...and only 8s once. Definitely a sweaty one. Meltmaker was back for the 💯 second challenge. Technically did 9.5 reps during the time, but I finished the last one as well. Looking forward to Re-Vibe tomorrow. • • • • • #morningmeltdown100 #mm100 #meltcon #day39of100 #beachbody #beachbodyondemand #teambeachbody #beachbodycoach #BODgroups #fitfriends #carina #teamcarina #fitgumi #genki https://www.instagram.com/p/CAJe-ubhq5T/?igshid=18gj64v44nnxp