In the Kitchen
Hot Tomato Relish
Ingredients 8-9 Roma tomatoes 1/2 roasted red pepper 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 large garlic cloves, crushed 2 Tbsp. olive oil Instructions Preheat oven to 350˚F. Cut the tomatoes in half, remove the seeds … Continue reading
Baked Cherry Tomatoes with Basil & Parmesan
Ingredients 1 quart cherry tomatoes (about 4 cups) 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp. minced garlic 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1/4 cup basil, chopped 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Instructions Preheat oven to 400˚F. Place the tomatoes, … Continue reading
Fried Tomatoes with Parmesan
Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 1 Tbsp. dried basil 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 cup corn meal 12-24 slices meaty tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick 2 large eggs, lightly … Continue reading
Sunshine Salad
Ingredients 1 lb. lettuce (or your favorite blend of salad greens) 1 lb. grape tomatoes 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped 1 cucumber peeled, halved, seeded and sliced 4-6 small radishes, pared and thinly sliced Dressing 1 large garlic clove, minced … Continue reading
Grilled Tomato Salsa
Ingredients 6-8 Roma tomatoes 8 green onions 1 small white onion /li> 3 Chile peppers (Jalapeño, Serrano or Anaheim) 3/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped Juice from 1 lime 1 Tbsp. minced garlic Salt to taste Instructions Over a medium fire, … Continue reading
Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme, oregano, marjoram, basil, or rosemary ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 green … Continue reading
Our tabbouleh recipe uses garden-fresh parsley. Tabbouleh is a Middle Eastern salad using parsley, bulgur wheat, tomatoes, and other healthy ingredients. Ingredients 1/2-cup bulgur wheat* 2 medium to large tomatoes, cut into bite sized pieces 1 large cucumber, cut into … Continue reading
This versatile menu addition can be served hot or cold. Ingredients 1 (1-lb.) eggplant 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups diced tomato 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil … Continue reading
Recaito with Culantro
Recaito, a pungent mixture of the culantro, cilantro, onion, garlic, and pepper, is a staple ingredient in many Puerto Rican and other Latin dishes. While this puree is the foundation of many dishes including soups, stews, bean and rice dishes, … Continue reading
Fresh Tomato and Sweet Basil Pizza
Makes 1 (8-inch) thin crust pizza Ingredients 1 (4-ounce) ball fresh pizza dough or refrigerated pizza crust ½ teaspoon stone-ground corn meal 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced 4 ounces fresh mozzarella … Continue reading




