Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta is a simple and delicious dish that combines the freshness of tomatoes and basil with the heartiness of chicken and pasta. It’s a perfect weeknight meal, easy enough to prepare after a long day, yet packed with lots of fresh flavor. This recipe uses fresh tomatoes and just a handful of …
Tomato Bacon Squares are the perfect appetizer or snack to share with family and friends. This dish is made on a base of French bread dough, topped with a blend of tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, bacon, and cheeses. It is an easy to make party appetizer, side dish, or even a light meal. For a …
If you’re someone who loves a little heat and tang, Spicy Green Tomato Pickles might just become your new favorite snack or condiment. This easy, refrigerator pickle recipe is perfect for those small green tomatoes still hanging on the vine when the weather turns colder. The great part? You don’t need to worry about canning …
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 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 …
There’s nothing quite like the rich and comforting taste of homemade spaghetti sauce, especially when you make it with fresh tomatoes. Whether you grow your own or find them at the local Farmer’s market you can’t beat the flavor of a tomato that has just come off the vine. Whether you add a slice of …
If you are looking for a refreshing salad or side dish recipe to beat the summer heat, then you are going to love this Tomato Cucumber Onion Salad recipe. Juicy tomatoes, fresh crisp cucumbers and slices of red onion tossed in an easy to make, cool, tangy dressing. It is one of those dishes that you …