When it comes to crowd favorite appetizers this Cheesy Tomato Dip recipe is right there at the top of the list. Roasted cherry tomatoes mixed with two different varieties of cheese and baked until hot and bubbly. Then serve your hot dip with crackers, toasted baguette slices, pita chips, tortilla chips or sliced veggies for …
When it comes to making a classic Bloody Mary it doesn’t get any better than using your own homemade mix. Although there are some delicious store-bought mixes that you can purchase, they often lack the freshness and the depth of flavor that comes from making your own. Not to mention the sodium content in some …
Tomato jam is a delicious condiment that is not only great to serve on sandwiches and burgers but also to use as a spread to top crackers, cream cheese or baguette slices. In fact, it has become a favorite addition to charcuterie boards across the nation. However, it is one of those items that is …
Baked stuffed tomatoes is a classic recipe that is often served in the summer when there are plenty of fresh picked, ripe tomatoes around. However, this dish is also popular in the autumn and winter months when comfort foods are extremely popular. Ripe juicy tomatoes are hollowed out and then filled with a parmesan-bread crumb …
Cherry tomato salad is a light, refreshing, and festive side dish that is perfect for your Thanksgiving table. Although typically served in the summer months, this recipe has been adapted to include warm flavors that pair perfectly with your holiday dinner. Multi-colored cherry tomatoes are sliced in half and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil …
This Tomato Basil Quick Bread recipe is great to serve with classic comfort foods such as pasta dishes, meatloaf, soups, stews and during your holiday meals. It is a quick and easy bread recipe that even the novice baker can master. That is because it is a NO YEAST bread recipe. Instead, it is made …
While canned tomato soup is easy and convenient, there’s simply no comparison to the robust, authentic taste of homemade tomato soup made with fresh tomatoes. Whether you’re growing your own or picking up a bunch from your local farmer’s market or grocery store, the difference in taste between fresh and canned is huge. The natural …
Chili is a classic comfort food that can be made with a variety of ingredients, but one of the best ways to make it is with fresh tomatoes. Fresh tomatoes give chili a rich, flavorful taste that cannot be matched when using canned tomatoes. And there is no better time to make this recipe than …
Fried green tomatoes are a classic Southern dish that is simple and easy to make. Slices of unripe tomatoes that are breaded and fried in oil until the coating becomes crispy and turns golden brown in color. It is a great recipe to make at the beginning of the garden season when you are anxiously …
Homemade freezer pasta sauce is a great way to preserve tomatoes from the garden without the need for special canning equipment. In fact, all that you need are a few vegetables, spices and a large pot to cook down the tomatoes. Then once the sauce is ready you can blend it to the consistency that …