Tomatoes
There's something magical about the tomato, the succulent fruit that in ideal form bursts with flavor and juice and can be used in oh-so-many ways. Hint: The best ones also come in shades of green and orange -- not just ruby red.
We worship the tomato here, with everything from news to growing tips (think choosing the best for container gardens, eliminating end rot, and avoiding toxic chemicals), to slicing and dicing them for a wide range of menu options (perhaps Raw Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce, Kiwi and Jalapeño Salsa, or Moroccan Stuffed suit your fancy?).
Check back for more mouth-watering tomato recipes, savvy tomato growing tips, and up-to-the minute tomato breakthroughs.
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Boston Gardening Initiative to Offer Free ‘TOM-ato’ Plants to Promote Urban Gardening
Boston is hosting a tomato plant giveaway to encourage new urban gardeners.
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10 Tomatoes to Grow in Your Container Garden
While it's true that you can plant any tomato in a container, some work better than others. Here are some recommendations for tomatoes to grow in your container garden.
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Why is a Purple Tomato Better than a Big Red Tomato?
Diane Ott Whealy recommends taking a stroll through the garden to explain "genetic diversity."
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Weekday Vegetarian: Classic Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce
Making gnocchi can be daunting, but this recipe turned out delicious results
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Kiwi and Jalapeño Salsa
Just because tomatoes are no longer in season, that doesn't mean we have to give up on fresh salsa, right? No, it doesn't! This kiwifruit salsa is tangy, spicy and so yummy!
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Baked Eggs with Tomato and Sweet Pepper
Give your breakfast a kick with this savory and spicy egg dish. It pairs perfectly with a bottle of 2009 Sangiovese from Jacuzzi Family Vineyards.
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Simple Slow Roasted Tomato Sauce
Marinara sauce, it can make or break any Italian dish. Don't worry, this recipe is sure to be a family favorite. The tomatoes come out tasting sun-dried and is it so simple to make. You really cannot mess this one up. Enjoy it
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Weekday Vegetarian: Eggplant Parmesan
I don't have quite the same glut of eggplant that I had last year which resulted in a wonderful caponata, but we did pretty well this year. However, I did have plenty of tomatoes, so I made some eggplant parmesan with fresh tomato
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Weekday Vegetarian: Cherry Tomato Pesto
I've been know to make pesto from lots of things like kale and asparagus, in addition to the classic basil pesto, but it never occurred to me to make it with cherry tomatoes. The tomato plants in my garden are producing quite a
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Cucumber, Tomato and Feta Salad with Mint
Growing up, the cucumber was a culinary staple. It was prominent in many of the Armenian dishes my mother made and, well, it has now become a staple at my house. This is my go-to cucumber recipe; it's simple, quick and tasty.
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A Philosopher Farmer Defends Monsanto Tomatoes (Video)
I've said it before. But from trapping and killing feral pigs, to hunting and eating roadkill, the best thing about The Perennial Plate's ongoing road-trip across America is their quest to hear all voices in the debate
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Watermelon and Tomato Gazpacho
It's been quite the popular year for watermelon. Chefs allover have been using the fruit in many new and interesting ways, for example, it's even being grilled! But, when it's all said and done, this recipe is still my favorite
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Weekday Vegetarian: Tomato Zucchini Tart
My garden is still providing me with a huge bounty of tomatoes and zucchini, in fact, there are still zucchini blossoms on the plants. Here is a recipe that uses both, to great effect. I should have overlapped the tomato and
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Strawberry and Serrano Pepper Salsa
In concept, I love fruit salsas. Well, fruits other than the tomato. But more often then not, they are too sweet for me. So I set out to make a spicy, fruit salsa that will surprise you at every turn. This strawberry salsa is
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Weekday Vegetarian: Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Breadcrumb Gremolata
If you are like me, you have a glut of tomatoes in your backyard right about now. Either that, or you've been seduced into buying too many of those red beauties from the market. In any case, I've had a lot of tomatoes to use up
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Weekday Vegetarian: Breaded Eggplant with Tomato Salsa
I love to cook, but really what I love is cooking for people. It's a wonderful feeling to sit down with my family and eat a meal I thought about and have prepared for them. It's even nicer when you use ingredients that you've
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Weekday Vegetarian: Black Bean Chili Soup with Zucchini Pancakes
Right about now people are wondering about how to use up their tomatoes, and of course, all the zucchini they have from their garden. Here is a soup that takes advantage of both of those while adding some protein from the black
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Why Backyard Tomatoes Taste So Terrific
The moment has arrived. The tomatoes are ripe, and so the question is not "What's For Dinner?" but "What Are We Having With The Tomato Salad Tonight?" Maybe we'll get sick of tomatoes
