tomatoes
roasted tomato sauce
Roasted tomato sauce can be made ahead and frozen. Roasting brings out the sugars naturally present in tomatoes.
pomodori con riso (tomatoes with rice)
This dish is rustic and one could envision Nonna using every part of the tomato to come up with this recipe. Being frugal wasn’t a choice it was a necessity for most Italians before the 1960s.
pasta with roasted tomatoes & garlic
Roasting tomatoes releases their natural sugars resulting in an intense flavor. Throw in a head of garlic and you have the most delicious roasted tomatoes you will ever devour!
Rustic Tomato Soup
All the comfort, none of the effort. Italian whole peeled tomatoes simmered with fennel salami, garlic and olives. Perfect with a grilled cheese sandwich.
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
Ripe tomatoes and torn fresh mozzarella with olive oil and a Caesar granita, served at room temperature.
Pan con Tomate
A taste of Madrid, where breakfast means café con leche and pan con tomate. Grated ripe tomato slathered over warm, oil-drizzled bread and finished with sea salt: proof that a few good ingredients are all you need.
roasted vegetable stacks with goat cheese
I am in veggie heaven with these roasted vegetable stacks and in one recipe I…
prosciutto wrapped tomato
The holiday season is just around the corner and it’s that time of the year…
Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
Slow-roasted tomatoes are about the closest I’m ever going to get to sun-dried. The ones…
Tomato and Feta Fritters
Farmers’ markets, roadside vegetable stands and grocery stores all are overflowing with ripe, juicy tomatoes. …
Caprese Salad (insalata caprese)
Insalata caprese is a tomato and mozzarella salad from the island of Capri. This simple…
