Tag - tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes are one of the best parts of summer summer. And sun-dried tomatoes add a particular flavor that goes brilliantly with cheese, in cream sauce, on top of pasta… you name it.

Eggplant Zucchini Gratin

Layers of eggplant and zucchini with tomato sauce and custard make a delightful first or main course.

Tabouli

Tabouli, sometimes spelled tabbouleh or tabouleh, is a cold Lebanese salad made with bulgar wheat, lemon, garlic, tomatoes, mint, and parsley.

For many recipes, tomatoes can be cooked with their skins and seeds, but there are some, especially certain tomato sauce recipes, which turn out better if the tomatoes have been peeled and seeded – this results in a smoother, more easily digestible sauce. Try these easy steps for peeling and seeding tomatoes.

Greek Lasagna

A light, vegan lasagna made with artichokes, eggplant, and lemons.

Grilled Vegetable Gratin

This hearty dish is made with pasta and grilled vegetables and topped with melted cheese.

Paella

A Spanish dish traditionally made with meat and shellfish. This flexible veggie version is simpler, but no less delicious.

Sambar

This is a recipe for sambar, probably the most universal dish of South India. It has been adapted for the cooler climate of Monterey Bay.

Fried Green Tomatoes

If you have unripe tomatoes available, make good use of them with this easy recipe for fried green tomatoes.