I was a cook in a small luncheon restaurant and a woman came in and asked for a Tuna salad....I thought What ??? So i stuffed a tomato with tuna fish with a bit of celery and sweet pickle . Placed it on a bed of letuce and used a potato peeler and shaved a cucumber. On top of the tomato was a devil egg . The woman was totally thrilled with it because she thought she was just getting tuna salad sandwich 🥪 . Unbeknownst to me she was the owners best friend. I end up with a $ 20.00 tip plus the owner hired me for 7 days a week with a $1500.00 salary a week ...she loved my homemade meatballs too ❤😂

@tommackay7433

4 ай бұрын

It’s a blessing being a good cook. It’s a wonderful feeling to make good food that people really enjoy.

@Tee-cl6dc

4 ай бұрын

@@tommackay7433 Yes its just like giving a gift , it makes your heart feel good . thank you

@basvermeer6796

2 ай бұрын

CAP

@sandreawhite7534

2 ай бұрын

That’s awesome.

@ellekewilms6891

2 ай бұрын

wow, that must've been one awesome tuna salad!

I loved when he said "Relax. It's just cooking!".

You have to love the enthusiasm and passion of Chef Jean Pierre. The recipes are just a bonus.

Love it, building the basics and then adding whatever you like. "Mayonaisey!"

This reminds me of when I was a kid, growing up on my Grandmother's farm in the 70's before my family moved to Hawaii. My Grandmother who was a child during the great depression was VERY FRUGAL, they grew and ate EVERYTHING, nothing went to waste, every food item then bought was "day old", etc. in an effort to save a penny or two because of their upbringing, plus being Russian immigrants, they know what going without was like. ANYWAYS, when my grandmother made Tuna Salad, she put literally anything she could find in there to stretch that small can of tuna out. She put tomato, onion, celery, carrots, walnuts, cheese cubes, anything she could find to stretch that can out. She could make 12 sandwiches with one small can of tune, no joke... Thanks for sharing Chef JP, I always make your recipes, and my family always love them!!!

@joanrice830

17 күн бұрын

😅

I make tuna and chicken salad for my wife all the time. When I brought yours out to her tray table in the living room, her eyes lit up and as she ate it she told me it was the best I ever made. I told her to thank you, Chef, and she said "it figures, I thought you might have had help"

@MagesseT1

8 ай бұрын

😂well, "help" being a relative term here, my dear!

@tacitus539

Ай бұрын

If I may ask, what is the technique for eating it?

As a tuna lover never been more excited to watch a video

I love how butter is not called for in this episode, and yet, there is a big bowl of butter prominently displayed in the front at all times. My favorite chef in the whole world! Thank you Chef JP and Jack for a fantastic video every week! P.S. Thank you for the video after the video lol

@joebykaeby

9 ай бұрын

That's the emotional support butter, it's always around!

@donnavorce8856

9 ай бұрын

@@joebykaeby Yep. lol

@Visitkarte

9 ай бұрын

Chef JP eating his creations is absolutely wonderful. Life goals! 🥰

@lynnettespolitics9656

9 ай бұрын

I'm pretty sure when he makes it for himself he spreads butter on the top!😂

@retroguy9494

9 ай бұрын

Chef Jean Pierre DOES like his butter! Mostly clarified! LOL

Tuna melts are one of my favorite sandwiches. I used chopped water chestnuts instead of celery. Great crunch

@HyperactiveNeuron

9 ай бұрын

Oh that's an interesting idea with water chestnuts. I love those. I might have to give that a try. Thanks!

@davidtatro7457

9 ай бұрын

Great suggestion. Water chestnuts are also amazing in crab au gratin, which l learned from a local restaurant.

@Nicole-zv7ee

9 ай бұрын

Great idea. Thank you.

@marvinmitchell6984

9 ай бұрын

I like to use a fresh or frozen (thawed) tuna fillet. Per pound the price is close to the same. Poach it in a flavorful liquid and let it sit overnight in the liquid. Everything else is the same.

@MayimHastings

9 ай бұрын

Ooh! Great ideas, everyone!

I live in Jersey, born and raised and yes, our tomatos are delicious! 🙌❤. So is our corn! Jersey girls rock too 🤩

The cameraman needs a raise! He's so awesome. The videos are sooooo entertaining with JUST chef, but the cameraman adds little funny cartoons, etc (but not too much) makes them even better. BEST CHANNEL ON KZread ❤

@sukikempisty8976

9 ай бұрын

Couldn't have said it better myself.😊

@arbonneladyTN

9 ай бұрын

And… the person on the camera stays UP WITH the Chef!

@edgunther8136

8 ай бұрын

Did Jack pay you to write this

@iamaletha9946

7 ай бұрын

👍👍👍👍

@barryjanis

6 ай бұрын

I crack up when the Chef taste his creation then twirls his fingers and makes noises. ! lol

Just made this using parsley instead of fennel and dill. Absolutely beautiful.

@stormyweather8798

4 күн бұрын

Try Water cress. If u are rich. Healthiest Green. Spendy and org.hard to find.

Lol This man is so genuine! No fuss! Relax, good cooking!

If you don't have canned tuna, this recipe works great also for a cold chicken salad using either leftover chicken or canned chicken breast meat.

@angelaturbak8088

9 ай бұрын

What a great idea!!

@robertakerman3570

9 ай бұрын

@@angelaturbak8088 My hands are tied; I'm the only one Who eats Tuna. It's always Chik salad(I don't mind).

@khyron8509

9 ай бұрын

Canned chicken breast meat 😳oh my word I had no idea such a thing existed.

@darkwood777

9 ай бұрын

@@khyron8509 It makes a great chicken salad sandwich in just a few minutes. Some people prefer the white and dark meat mixture. I always keep a few cans of it in the back of the refrigerator so it is chilled.

@khyron8509

9 ай бұрын

@@darkwood777 Here in the UK I've never seen canned chicken the closest we get is packets of precooked chicken (which I'm assuming is something similar) and they are usually so overpriced it's just easier (and cheaper) buying the whole precooked chicken and breaking it down, I learn something new all the time on this channel 👍

This recipe was very easy, and delicious. For the excess salad, I cut a thick piece of sourdough bread, spread garlic butter on it and toasted it in a frying pan. I spread the salad on the bread and enjoyed it just as much. Thanks for the hint Chef. This recipe was incredible.

Seriously, I can't find any other channel better than this. Same kitchen, same outfit but endless beautiful recipes. Extra credit for no fancy zooming shots. Just stay calm and let people see what the chef is cooking. No retake on chef's "oh I forget the pepper." Keep it up guys. Love your channel so much.

I just made this Tuna salad. I have never in my life tasted Tuna salad this good. I can't stop eating it! Thank you so much for teaching me this recipe Chef! 😁

@ChefJeanPierre

9 ай бұрын

Awesome 👏

Chef, Chef, Chef. This is one of your masterpieces. I have a different formula. Two tablespoons of Helman's and one of pickle relish. What makes this video outstanding is watching you enjoy making this tuna salad. You're the best!!!!!!!!

@rainbowdreamer9469

9 ай бұрын

I agree with you completely!!! For me, it just isn't real tuna salad without the taste of sweet pickle in it! Helman's mayo (known as Best Foods here in the West) is the only brand I use.👍 I also use a little of the pickle juice in my dressing as well.

@d.s.douglas1281

9 ай бұрын

Bubbies pickle relish 🥳 Capers🥰 Chef Sauce..!!😋 I like baby carrots chopped shallots & celery 🥲 Dill Yes …!!!. Seeded Corn Rye …Yummy

@cherylann9781

9 ай бұрын

It’s not tuna salad for me unless it has mayonnaise, of course and sweet pickle relish, celery and red onion.

@DeedeeEntertainment

9 ай бұрын

guacamole! Capers replace the pickle relish in this case :) im a relish lover but will try this variation!!

@recuerdos2457

9 ай бұрын

Agreed! Adding some pickles makes prefect salad

Wow, this is an awesome way to have Tuna salad, Chef Jean-Pierre you are most likely one of our great cooks in the world.

Best chef on youtube by far, Chef Jean-Pierre never makes a bad video or bad recipe .

I live in Arkansas and we have great tomatoes. Those look like they were picked a little green then ripened on the shelf. The best tasting are the ones that ripen on the vine then picked. Local farmers will have those. Love your videos my friend!

@hillbilly4895

9 ай бұрын

First, you go to Bradley County in June...then, you Go Hogs. Right?

@fredbecker607

9 ай бұрын

Most people have to buy them in a store. We get ours off the vine or from a local farmer.

@retroguy9494

9 ай бұрын

I'm from New Jersey and there is nothing quite like Jersey tomatoes in the summer. Farms and roadside stands sell them. Also, when I was growing up, you always had the older Italian men who grew them right in their back yard gardens!

@ronhansen7717

9 ай бұрын

@@retroguy9494 I agree. I grew up in New Jersey when it was really the Garden State. I moved to Florida over 50 years ago. Chef is right, NJ has better tomatoes than Florida, but we have better taxes.😁

@retroguy9494

9 ай бұрын

@@ronhansen7717 You're right on BOTH counts! LOL I think it's sad that people see shows like The Sopranos and think Hudson and Essex counties, and Port Newark is all there is to New Jersey. No one seems to know about all the farms and that we are one of the largest producers of cranberries in the country. Jersey corn is awesome in summer too! I had an uncle who used to grow it on his property. I remember it was SO delicious!

This is by far the best tuna salad recipe I have seen. Can’t wait to make it! 😊

@marianneleth4957

9 ай бұрын

Agreed! Already planning this recipe for dinner tomorrow!!

I NEVER thought of combining the flavors of such 'with' toms (tomatoes). You seem down-to-earth, never afraid to 'comment' about something. I love it. Have a pleasant day/evening.

Little things like this is what makes you a Master Chef and I respect you ❤️!

Chef I made two dinners for my aunt and uncle this weekend. The first was the chicken scallopini with the lemon caper sauce and the arugula. The second was the bacon and onion quiche I added mushrooms and spinach and both were massive hits. Although I wasn’t super happy about the chicken as far as consistency. The first three chicken breast were perfectly golden but I think the mistake I made was not cleaning the pan after the first batch because the Panko on the fourth and fifth pieces and I’ve been like a little bit burnt. And even though they cooked fine and tasted great they weren’t golden like the first ones. The quiche I was told was the best they ever had. I was very happy and wanted to thank you for the guidance and inspiration.

@anncannon9668

9 ай бұрын

​@@timothykirwan69956:31

Chef you are the very best. I usually make my tuna salad with tomato and add onion and celery and a little sweet relish. However yours looks amazing and I cannot wait to try it. God bless you.

Chef, you crack us up! We love just how much you get into and enjoy your food creations. You have propelled my cooking to a higher level and my family really appreciates it too! Bless you. J

I love tuna salad and stuff a tomato or halved avocado with tuna salad all the time. I've never thought of adding fennel, so I'm going to try it. I use cornichons instead of capers. For me, a tuna melt with sharp cheddar on thick cut toasted sourdough is one of the best sandwiches ever. God bless you Chef, you are my favorite KZread chef.

And my mom just asked me of I wanted some fresh tomatoes - perfect timing, Chef! Hear, hear 🙂 Looks light, yummy and AhMayZing! Thank you, Chef!

@robertakerman3570

9 ай бұрын

Even though the tuna & tomatoes r drained; the dressing takes over. I might not even need a glass of water(so good).

I love tuna salad, so definitely excited to see your take on it! Literally, I'll sometimes make tuna salad, grab a sleeve of Ritz crackers and a spoon, and dinner's made.

@retroguy9494

9 ай бұрын

It would be good on Club crackers too!

@kevinc1956

9 ай бұрын

… and a thin slice of cheese. Maybe break out the propane torch.

@downhillnut2273

9 ай бұрын

ME too. I'd toast an English muffin put some tuna salad on it then melt a piece of cheese on it in the oven. Then add a little Tabasco sauce when finished. Now I'm hungry

Jack did a great job in sending a man to the moon! A great chuckle there!! I really enjoyed this dish. Thank you so much for taking the time to make a simple dish with all the "fixin's".

I use celery root instead of fennel. Other than that I make it just like you. Looks lovely in tomatoes. Thank You Chef Jean-Pierre!

I've always said a recipe is a great starting point and you can always tailor it to exactly what you like. Great job chef keep up the good work.

@UnPetitPique

9 ай бұрын

That's for sure, good point.

@cattnipp

9 ай бұрын

When did you say that? I've never heard you say that.

@tierneyyoung9333

9 ай бұрын

Hi Chef Jean-Pierre, I made this recipe today and it was outstanding! It was so delicious! Thank you for all that you do.

One time I went to a restaurant and they served swordfish over a tuna salad made with corn and something like thousand island dressing. It was very interesting with the dryness of the swordfish and the fattiness of the tuna salad, texture of the corn. I liked it.

This looks wonderful. Going to make it this weekend and add some of my home grown pickled hot Cherry peppers. They are made for tuna salad.

I'm from New Jersey and I agree we grow some big tomatoes 😊 Another great recipe ❤

This type of salad is one of those things that get better when you rest it in a fridge for a few hours at least, the flavors combine together and the sauce takes on all the juices from vegetables. The tuna will also absorb some of the sauce so you may want to save some extra sauce too if the salad is too dry when serving. Great recipe as always :) personally I like a little bit of lemon or lime zest in there too.

@derekbidelman2442

9 ай бұрын

It's better cold also IMO, like Egg salad, so much better cold.

That looks super tasty. My mom used to do something similar but with a roasted bell pepper instead of tomato. I can't wait to try this with fennel and dill, I've never put that in tuna salad before.

I love it the way you do your presentation 😅❤❤❤👍

Thank you, Chef , Jean pierre. You are great . Regards from Copenhagen .

YESSSS! I’ve been waiting for your tuna (and egg 🤞) salad recipes forever! Glad one of my requests have gone through! Love you, Chef!

Jean-Pierre, j’adore tes recettes et ton sens d’humour…très divertissant. Merci aussi pour les bonnes idées ❤

@ChefJeanPierre

9 ай бұрын

Merci Karen 🙏😊👍❤️

😃 I just love Chef Jean Pierre!!!

Thank you chef. Respect from UK.

Love your twist on everything you prepare can’t wait to make this. You are amazing!

looks delicious ❤❤❤ love your recipes and your humour side

I like when chef JP says "This is going to be delicious". Chef everything u make is delicious

That tuna salad is on fire. I am making it this week with the fennel. Oh my word. Love and blessings from Memphis Tennessee 🐈

I have found that with any Tuna Salad or Chicken Salad mixture, the overall flavor “blooms” and improves with at least 6-8 hours of refrigeration. Always enjoy your videos Chef 👨‍🍳

Love it chef Jean Pierre!

You have become my favorite Gourmet Chef, for sure...!!!!!!

Chef Jean-Pierre : I would liked you know all your hard work is greatly appreciated. I thoroughly enjoy your channel.

As a Canadian I gotta shout out tuna melts. So good, and so classic. I'm really surprised Chef didn't put lemon juice and lemon zest in his. I always do in mine.

@darkwood777

9 ай бұрын

Yes, this is a good idea.

@stj971

9 ай бұрын

Tuna melts the best! Topped w sliced banana peppers.

For myself I am not big on mayonaise with tuna. It masks the taste of the tuna too much . I buy the tuna chunks in oil and use the oil as part of my vinegrette to put over the salad. Fantastc!

That was awesome! It's only cooking! Not a pan one!!!

Excellent as always. Thanks

Love what you do Chef!! Thank you!! 😎👍

I didn't have fennel so I finely chopped a dill pickle. gives a nice sweet-sour crunch. Another great easy -to-follow recipe! Thanks JP!

My Mom always bought the Bumble Bee Albacore in Water. But she was around when Miracle Whip was the thing. O we had celery, and salt and pepper too. So that was our tuna salad! Love U Jean-Pierre! Such infectious Joy for Cooking!

Many thanks….so much better than my tuna salad!

I love hearing chef does his own grocery shopping for his recipes and to top if off he has the same problems as regular people doing their every day shopping as well. I felt that tomato story 💯. ❤ That truly brought a smile to my face.

@misstlc7136

9 ай бұрын

My favorite chef right behind Jaques Pepin ❤❤❤

@loisavci3382

9 ай бұрын

Legally, 'vine ripened' doesn't mean 'turned ripe while still on the vine.' It means 'not ripened using ethylene gas.' This piece of regülatör nonsense totally deserves to be mocked by chefs.

i always look forward to Chef JP reaction to the inside of a tomato it is so funny we need a compilation

Thank you, Chef. You are very entertaining! I just happened to be looking for a good tuna salad recipe & here you are! This looks absolutely scrumptious.😋

This channel rocks. I can't believe how much it has grown!

Mom just added mayo and some diced pickles, celery, and a little lemon juice. Worked well back in the 70s. Chef really goes over the top with all these ingredients.

@rise6704

9 ай бұрын

amen

@namehere4954

9 ай бұрын

Stick to your mom's recipe. Idk what he's doing 🤮 as a chef, I don't approve.

@Sgarnoncunce

9 ай бұрын

Have you tried the recipe here and compared it to your mothers recipe? Hers might be simpler and delicious, but if you want to put in the effort then why not?

@Ohmymikeandike

9 ай бұрын

What’s playing on your beta max right now?

@namehere4954

9 ай бұрын

@@Ohmymikeandike you should ask the chef in this video since his recipe screams 1982 with that garbage recipe (17 ingredients WTAF?!?) & horrific tomato presentation.

I'm so happy to have discovered your cooking channel! You make cooking fun. Your joyful personality is a pleasure to watch and inspires me to make some wonderful dishes! Thank you! 💗💗

the ending!! I just adore you Chef!!

Looks so good. I love that you added almonds. I will try it.

My Portuguese/Italian mother in-law used to make tuna stuffed tomatoes during the summer when ever went went over to her home for a summer time BBQ they were fantastic. Don't know what she used in the Recipe other than the tuna and the mayo but they were fantastic. She grew her own beef steak tomatoes 😊 Thank you for this recipe Chef another fantastic summer time recipe 😊reci

Nice, moist, delicious and pretty (when in the tomatoe) ….. we also eat with our eyes 😊 Thank-you Chef another great recipe which I will definitely try.

Love this! Came upon this channel by chance. Oh how he is just so refreshing! “Relax it’s just cooking!” Absolutely love that frame of mind from chefs! Some chefs approach cooking like an Olympic sport and take it MUCH TOO SERIOUSLY! It’s just cooking! Love him!

Thanks Chef Jean Pierre, this is another classic from you.

That looks DELICIOUS as always my friend❤ I actually put pickle relish in my tuna salad… but I’m gonna try yours with fresh dill! Love you chef ✌️😘

Yum! I'll make this! Perfect for the hot weather here in Alabama. I love watching your channel, so much fun and educational!

Chef Jean Pierre, your videos are always such a joy to watch! Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm and expertise with us. 😊

Real chef you are..this is supreme delicious.

Lately, if we're not having Irish prime rib (boiled potato), we're eating tuna. We'll be trying Chef's tuna salad recipe soon!

Great presentation!!! Recipe tips are awesome!!

Chef Jean-Pierre, you really are a wonderful teacher. Thank you for this lesson. Tuna and chicken salad are such wonderful additions to the summer table. Thank you.

I love serving in natural containers. This will be a treat!

Don't feel bad, I have put things in other people's cart more than once. I have also taken someone else's cart. It happens. Lol. Thanks, Chef, for this recipe. Can't wait to try it.

This looks interesting, especially because he's using my favorite hot sauce of all time. I've been in love with it for 30 years. I put that s on everything lol, but never thought of it for tuna salad. I have a bowl in the fridge with elbow noodles right now. At lunchtime I'm going to try it

@valvenator

9 ай бұрын

Which brand hot sauce is that? I didn't recognize the bottle. I have some favorites but always looking for new ones to try.

@lisapop5219

9 ай бұрын

@@valvenator Louisiana brand. At every store I've ever bought some, it's always on the top shelf

@valvenator

9 ай бұрын

@@lisapop5219 Thanks! I had a small bottle ages ago but haven't seen it since. It's cayenne pepper based, correct? It only mentions pepper in the ingredient list, but not the type.

@lisapop5219

9 ай бұрын

@valvenator I'm not sure of the type of pepper. I love it because it has a strong vinegary flavor too so its tangier than others I've tried

Looks great!!!

I love your videos! your personality just cheers me right up!

What a lovely and fun recipe! The fennel is a nice surprise. I’m gonna make this but it will probably be gone before it makes it into a tomato. 😂❤

This is the perfect way to eat the yummy tomato’s from our garden! Thank you Chef!!

OMG! Tuna and tomato are my most favorite quick dish! I LOVE eating my own tuna salad with chopped home grown tomatoes on top. Sooo yummo! Interesting to see your take on it! It looks amazing! Also, if it's any consolation, I live in southeastern NC and not only is growing tomatoes a PITA, store bought ones are awful! I LOVE tomatoes but I know there is only 4-6 weeks I can buy them from a side of the road shop. Tomato Lives Matter dang it! 😂

I have always loved the tuna-tomato combo (as well as tuna/egg salad combo) but I would never have thought of adding capers and fennel. Will love this.

Just watched a real, honest to God chef, make tuna salad... And from a can no less! This man appeals to the masses, because he cooks for the masses... what makes him great, is that he cooks food that normal people would cook at home. Not like the majority of KZread "chefs". I hate tuna salad... But I'd eat this just on principle. 😂

@stj971

9 ай бұрын

Love chef Pierre but I hate capers. I make my tuna salad w chopped apple.

I love this recipe. Can’t wait to try it. I wish I could taste it right now!!! Thank you for sharing your creativity.

@ChefJeanPierre

9 ай бұрын

Always a pleasure to see you Gayle, send my regards to Steve!!! 😊

@robertakerman3570

9 ай бұрын

@@ChefJeanPierre And the Salad idea brings Me back to my childhood.

I made this yesterday. It really is quite remarkable. Thanks, Chef!

wow - plain yogurt and sour cream? I will have to try - love it! 👍

Dear Chef Jean-Pierre, it would be amazing to see once the menu card you had at your Left Bank restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, all those dishes that were your signature

@ChefJeanPierre

9 ай бұрын

Great idea! 😊

Great recipe Chef (minus the almonds for me 😊) I’ll substitute bacon for the almonds! I love all your content! Keep going!

@retroguy9494

9 ай бұрын

I wouldn't use the almonds either. I have severe stomach issues so I would leave out the almonds, hot sauce, garlic and fennel.

@lauriephillips7941

9 ай бұрын

I use walnuts

A delightfully ,delicious, delectable, dish, that will surely make your mouth water. The idea of coring out a whole vine ripened tomato is fantastic. There is no doubt in my mind that having a pan of these on display, where people can see them. They will go very fast. Three thumbs up!

I like the end, where ya put out on your creation, Tim !😁

How delicious 🤤!!!!

I love tuna salad so I had to watch this one, but turns out this might be one of the few of my favorite Chef's recipes I'd have to heavily alter. I'll definitely try adding sour cream and yogurt but I guess I'm just not a fan of such a chunky tuna salad (or dill or fennel or capers). Little bits of onion/shallot and celery is about as much crunch as I'll go for. Definitely want to try it in a tomato though. And I like the idea of adding hot sauce. Sometimes I like to mix plain tuna and hot sauce to eat on crackers.

@frankofudrucker2201

9 ай бұрын

The solid packed tuna is a better cut from the fish. I use a fork to mash it to my desired consistency. Chef's Bumble Bee brand is farm raised but Chicken of the Sea is wild caught, which I prefer. Same cost. I add chopped pimento olives and onions for flavor. Ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice and Worcester makes a good seafood cocktail sauce that gives me the flavor profile I prefer. I find that mayo is the only fat needed, so no sour cream or yogurt.

Watching from Ontario, Canada. Chefs are AMAZING! THANK YOU for sharing.

You are always amazing, thank you again for the great recipe, like always!