By Jeanie Rose | Tomatoes
Tomato season makes it so easy to assemble crowd-pleasing salads. The colors are dazzling and the flavors are bright. This simple salad from Capri is one to make at the height of tomato season with very fresh tomatoes. The success of the salad is dependent on the freshness of its few ingredients. This fresh ingredients […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Tomatoes
From one time to the next, every time I make this heirloom tomato salad I am shocked at the results. The brightly colored slices demand your attention. The oh-so-simple dressing turns the slices into gourmet heaven. Whether you make individually composed salad plates or one large salad platter, this salad will make a lasting visual […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Tomatoes
You’ve probably noticed how much more creatively you cook when there is a bounty of garden produce on the kitchen counter. Some of our favorite family dishes came about this way. Our roasted tomato dipping sauce has such a history. I was garden-sitting for my brother and sister-in-law for a few days. Tomatoes abounded. Having […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Tomatoes
There are two great times in the season for green tomatoes: in July when you have a bumper crop and want to take advantage of the unique flavor of an unripe tomato. The second is late fall, just before a killing frost. In the past, I let my small green tomatoes fall victim to frost […]
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By Amanda Rose | Tomatoes
If you have ever made your own tomato soup, then you already know the flavor of homemade tomato soup makes the stuff from the can, the jar, or the box, taste like a bad batch. The only thing standing between you and fine tomato soup is the time it requires. This method is a quick […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Tomatoes
In the middle of winter do you miss your summer tomatoes? Even the finest groceries have sorry looking tomatoes in January. What is so plentiful in August is not to be found once the frosts begin. If you have a garden or access to plenty of garden-fresh tomatoes, you can use your freezer to preserve […]
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