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Different, that's for sure. The dill sauce is excellent but the tuna patties are just okay. Maybe I didn't brown them enough since they were kind of soft. If I make again, I'll brown longer at a higher temp. May or may not make again but probably will make the dill sauce again for other dishes.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"08\/31\/2013 09:52","GUID":"834A109DF6BD4768BF9D96CD858E6EA0","MemberId":282614,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"ConnieK","SubmittedDate":"08\/31\/2013 09:52"},{"Comment":"
We really enjoyed these. Not a big lemon lover, so next time will cut back on the lemon. I served potatoe salad with it and way to many flavors going on, so serve with a plain sidedish. Going for french fries or mixed veggies as shown next time. Just the two of us, so I put the extra in the freezer.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"08\/13\/2012 10:41","GUID":"706eab10fe814795982811666f8968f6","MemberId":2983599,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"auntgigi53","SubmittedDate":"08\/13\/2012 10:41"},{"Comment":"
This is a mixed bag. The dill sauce is wonderful and I have made it over and over for my salmon patties. These tuna patties, however, are "ick".<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"10\/28\/2011 18:28","GUID":"3D94815337AFEEC0A6E609AF8153C31A","MemberId":172187,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"bjsilve0","SubmittedDate":"10\/28\/2011 18:28"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Tuna Patties with Dill Sauce"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n