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 …
One of the best ways to use fresh picked cherry tomatoes in the middle of summer is by making this Easy Caprese Salad recipe. It is a cool and refreshing salad or side dish that is prepared in minutes. Juicy and flavorful cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and shreds of basil tossed together and then drizzled …
If you happen to be looking for an easy, mild flavored salsa recipe that includes detailed instructions for canning, then you’ve come to the right place! Delicious homemade salsa that you can use as a dip with tortilla chips, or to use as a topping for tacos, nachos & more! Although if you prefer salsa …
There’s nothing quite like the taste of a homemade pizza, especially when you use pizza sauce that is made with fresh tomatoes. While store-bought sauce options are convenient, they often lack the flavor and freshness that comes from a sauce made from summer’s ripe tomatoes. Whether you have a garden or just picked up some …
Now that the tomatoes are starting to ripen in the garden and are readily available at Farmer’s markets and produce stands it is time to share the best salsa recipe for canning. Although there are several salsa recipes out there, this one is by far the most popular. It is a standard, slightly chunky salsa …