tomato

The tomato is the edible, often red, berry of the plant Solanum lycopersicum, commonly known as a tomato plant.
The tomato is the edible, often red, berry of the plant Solanum lycopersicum, commonly known as a tomato plant.
It is features in many dishes, sauces, salads, and drinks. While tomatoes are fruits—botanically classified as berries—they are commonly used as a vegetable ingredient. Numerous varieties of the tomato plant are widely grown in temperate climates across the world, with greenhouses allowing for the production of tomatoes throughout all seasons of the year.

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  1. SandwichShortOfAPicnic

    Growing tomatoes for taste (or not!)

    Mod.edit: post moved to form new topic (MG) also read this below. It basically says the artificial ripening reduces the sugar levels in the tomato with is why they’re often flavourless and tells you what to look for, for a good tomato. The team of researchers from UC Davis, Cornell, and Spain...
  2. SandwichShortOfAPicnic

    Tomatoes for sandwiches

    Mod.edit: posts moved here to form new topic (MG) So I found out about the sandwich tomato thing. It was developed by a Dutch seed company in 2008 and it’s called ‘Intense’ it has a slightly different structure so loses a lot less moisture once cut. A normal tomato will within and hour of...
  3. KDinTexas

    ISO Quick Green Tomato Chutney/Relish

    If found this recipe in this forum. Right now, I do not have time to make this stuff correctly, but I have to something with these green tomatoes, and I don't want to fry them. Has anyone ever made anything close to this a little quicker? Old Fashioned Green Tomato Chutney - Relish - The...
  4. Barriehie

    Recipe Tomato Pie

    Ingredients: 1 prepared pie crust (or make one) 3 to 4 medium tomatoes, sliced thin 2 Tbsp fresh finely chopped basil 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup Kraft mayo (or make it) 1/2 tsp red pepper Process: Brush bottom of pie crust lightly with butter and...
  5. msmofet

    Recipe Ms. Mofet’s Black Bean and Corn Salad

    Ms. Mofet’s Black Bean and Corn Salad 1/3 C. Fresh Lime Juice 1/2 C. Olive Oil (or oil of choice) 1 Clove Garlic, Minced 1 tsp. Salt Ground Peppercorns - To Taste 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. Favorite All-Purpose Seasoning - To Taste 1 (19 oz. can) Black Beans - rinsed and drained ≈1/2 C. Fresh Corn Kernels...
  6. msmofet

    Recipe Ms. Mofet’s Salsa (uncooked)

    Ms. Mofet’s Salsa (uncooked) 1 (28 oz. can) whole, peeled tomatoes (no seasoning added) – Undrained – roughly chopped 1 (4.25 oz. can) Diced Green Chilies (OR 1 - 2 fresh jalapeño (remove seeds & veins) - chopped small - or to taste) 1 (10 oz. can) (Ro-Tel) Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies 1/2...
  7. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Recipe Scrambled Tomatoes and Tofu

    This recipe comes from Veganistan by Sally Butcher, with a little modification. There is loads of flexibility in this recipe. You can use fresh or tinned tomatoes, with or without tomato concentrate, or even add semi dried tomatoes as I did. With the chillies, you can use fresh or frozen...
  8. Morning Glory

    Recipe Avocado and tomato quiche (made with avocado pastry)

    Making pastry with avocado might sound a little strange but its quite simple; avocado replaces the fat content in the shortcrust pastry. The benefit is that the calories of the pastry are are significantly reduced (a reduction as much as 550 calories in this quiche), yet the pastry tastes rather...
  9. karadekoolaid

    Recipe Lebanese Tabbouleh (cracked wheat, parsley and tomato salad)

    Ingredients: 2 medium tomatoes, de-seeded and diced 100 gms (1/2 cup) bulghur wheat/cracked wheat #3 * Bunch of parsley (preferably flat-leaf), chopped. 1-2 tbsps diced red onion or spring (green) onion 2 tbsps fresh mint, chopped, or 2 tsps dried juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp extra virgin olive...
  10. SandwichShortOfAPicnic

    Tomatoes

    What are your preferred forms? Do you always used tinned plum tomatoes even if it says chopped? Do you sub tinned tomatoes for real? Do you always make your own tomato sauce? Do you dehydrate and freezer stash? It will be interesting to hear all your tomato habits. I just read (and I feel I...
  11. karadekoolaid

    Recipe Capressa Criolla ( Venezuelan style Capressa salad)

    Ingredients: 1 large, ripe avocado 2 ripe tomatoes ( Heirloom tomatoes would be excellent when in season, like right now) Fresh white cheese ( I used something called "Guayanés"for this; it's a soft, creamy , fresh cheese, slightly salty. you could use Mozzarella, Burrata or Mexican queso...
  12. medtran49

    Recipe Mexican shrimp cocktail/gazpacho (sort of) with saffron

    Serves 2-3 See notes at bottom. Ingredients Shrimp and Shrimp Stock 1/2 red bell pepper, halved, roasted and peeled if desired 1 large red tomato 1/4 large red onion, quartered 3 smallish garlic cloves, mashed 1 pound unpeeled raw jumbo shrimp 2 tsp kosher salt, divided 4 cups tap water 1/2...
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  13. Morning Glory

    Recipe Charred tomato, fried onion and chickpea couscous

    A tangle of sticky sweet onion, tangy charred tomato and earthy chickpeas on a bed of fragrant saffron couscous. Its a simple recipe which happens to be vegan. Only five basic ingredients needed (plus optional harissa and/or yoghurt to serve). The only tricky part is getting the main...
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    • chickpea/garbanzo/gram/chana couscous onions saffron shallots tomato vegan vegetarian
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  14. karadekoolaid

    Recipe Smoky Tomato and Bacon Farfalle (Butterflies)

    Ingredients: ( serves 4 people) 3-4 large tomatoes, cut into thick rounds 1 medium onion, cut into thick rounds 5-6 cloves of garlic, skin on 4 rashers bacon, diced 1-2 tsps smoked paprika 100 mls tomato passata 1 tsp sugar 150 mls double cream 1-2 tsps salt, according to taste 1/2 tsp freshly...
  15. TastyReuben

    Recipe Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette

    Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette Makes a little over 1 cup of dressing Ingredients 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 1/2 TB honey 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp black...
  16. karadekoolaid

    Recipe Cauliflower and Tomato Curry with Ginger

    Ingredients: 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets 2 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped 1 tbsp tomato paste 100 mls water 1 medium onion, julienned 1 small hot pepper, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1" piece of ginger, cut fine and then julienned 1/2 tsp turmeric 2 tsps cumin powder 2 tsps...
  17. meals cook

    Sosis Bandari Recipe - Sausage with Onion and Tomato Paste

    Bandari sausage or Sosis Bandari is an excellent and quick dish made from meat sausage, tomato paste, spices, and onions. This food is usually served in Iran and all its cities, but it is very famous in the south of Iran. It should be a little spicy and prepared almost the same way. First, we...
  18. karadekoolaid

    Recipe Burmese Tomato Noodles

    Ingredients: ( Serves 2) 4 large tomatoes, diced 3-4 tbsps vegetable oil 1 medium onion, sliced in julienne 1" piece of ginger, peeled and grated 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 fresh Thai or Finger chile, minced (optional) 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 Tbsp fish sauce...
  19. MypinchofItaly

    Recipe Tuna, Tomato and Black Olive Pasta

    Serve 2-3, Preparation 10 mins, Cooking approx. 25 mins 400g/14oz Penne pasta 400g/14oz chopped tinned tomatoes 50g/1¾oz pitted black olives, whole or roughly sliced 1 tbsp dried oregano 300g tinned tuna in olive oil, drained a pinch of salt Rock salt, to taste a sprinkle of freshly ground...
  20. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Recipe Green Tomato Ketchup

    I've put this recipe together from a couple of recipes online. Old Fashioned Green Tomato Chutney - Relish - The Cooking Collective Try This Tangy Homemade Green Tomato Ketchup You'll need to make your own spiced pickling vinegar. It's best left to mature for a few days minimum, so make it up...
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