Chili is a go-to comfort food meal, especially when the weather turns cooler, but did you know that you can make it in the crock pot using fresh tomatoes? Although you can make chili using canned tomatoes, fresh ripe tomatoes adds a deep, rich flavor to chili that you just can’t get from those that …
Fried green tomatoes might sound like a simple dish, but there’s a bit more to it than just slicing up some tomatoes and throwing them in hot oil. They’re a Southern classic, loved for their crunchy coating and slightly tangy flavor. With the right combination of ingredients and the proper cooking technique, you will have …
A great way to preserve an abundance of tomatoes is to make them into sun-dried tomatoes. It’s a fantastic way to savor the flavor of your homegrown tomatoes, even in the depths of the cold winter months. If you’re fortunate enough to reside in a hot and dry climate, you can simply use the sun …
If you find yourself with a large harvest of tomatoes and don’t have the time or energy to process them right away, do yourself a favor and freeze the tomatoes. Not only can you process them later in the year, there are several other advantages of freezing them now so that you save both time …
When your garden is overflowing with ripe tomatoes, peppers, and onions, it’s the perfect time to make a batch of homemade pasta sauce. This recipe allows you to capture the fresh flavors of summer so that you can enjoy them throughout the year. One of the joys of summer is eating ripe tomatoes straight from …
If you are looking for a way to use some of those fresh picked, ripe tomatoes, turn them into Tomato Basil Soup. It is a great way to use those late season tomatoes when the peak of harvest season is dwindling. This recipe makes enough so that you can enjoy a bowl of the naturally …
One of the best ways to preserve the tomatoes from your garden or Farmer’s market is to make and can stewed tomatoes. Fresh picked tomatoes, onions, celery and green peppers are cooked low and slow along with a few herbs and spices. This combination creates the perfect ingredient that you can use throughout the year …
If you are looking for a great way to use up all those delicious garden fresh tomatoes before they go bad then keep it simple and make tomato juice. It is easy to do and the juice can be used as a drink or in a variety of recipes! Having a couple of tomatoes on …
If you love the chips and salsa that you get at your favorite Mexican restaurant, you are going to love this homemade Picante Sauce recipe. Smooth style salsa that is perfect for dipping tortilla chips, topping tacos, burritos, and more! It’s easy to make with fresh ingredients and you can customize it to be as …
Making homemade tomato sauce is a great way to preserve fresh tomatoes so that you can enjoy the taste of them all year long. Whether you’re cooking up a big pot of pasta, layering a lasagna, or topping a homemade pizza, the taste of a well-made sauce can’t be beaten. Plus, when you make it …