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. Pappa al pomodoro, tuscan tomato soup

    Pappa al pomodoro, tuscan tomato soup

    One of typical tuscan recipes. Starring: stale bread, tomato, basil. As simple as that.
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  2. Herbie

    Recipe Curried green tomato (and apple) chutney

    This is my latest recipe for using up apples. So far I have made apple pickle and apple mustard and have spiced apple chutney to do this week, but today I also had green tomatoes to use up so made a curried green tomato chutney. The recipe started out as this one but I used red onions, a mix of...
  3. G

    Recipe Heirloom Tomato Salad with Nectarines, Avocado and Arugula

    With farmer’s markets overflowing with the most wonderful summer produce, what better way to embrace this seasonal bounty than a salad that combines fresh heirloom tomatoes, peppery arugula, white nectarines and sliced avocado. A bright, simple vinaigrette of extra virgin olive oil and white...
  4. Morning Glory

    Recipe Salt Cod Fishcakes with Pepper and Tomato Sauce

    I made the salt cod for this dish by simply covering the cod fillets in sea salt and leaving to cure for 24 hours. But you could, of course use ready made salt cod. Ingredients 300g salt cod, soaked in cold water, poached and shredded. 500g mashed potato Oil for deep frying 2 roasted...
  5. The Late Night Gourmet

    Recipe Oven-Dried Tomatoes

    So, you say you like sun-dried tomatoes, but you don't feel like waiting 10 days for them to make them yourself? Here's how to make them in the oven instead. NOTE: do not try using sliced tomatoes in place of cherry tomatoes. I tried this, and most of the tomatoes burned to a crisp in less than...
  6. Yorky

    Recipe Quesadilla

    Ingredients 1 Large onion, coarsely chopped 5 or 6 Garlic cloves, minced Juice of 2 – 3 limes 8 Large cayenne chilies, coarsely chopped 8 Firm ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped A splash of vinegar ¼ tsp Sugar Salt 6 to 8 Red Thai chilies, chopped A generous handful of chopped fresh coriander...
  7. Morning Glory

    Recipe Spicy Pepper and Tomato Pasta Sauce (2 ways)

    A lot of meals I make are designed to accommodate vegan and pescatarian and/or carnivores in the house. Starting off with a basic sauce and taking it in several directions is a good option. This is a straightforward sauce to make. You could add minced meat instead of the soya mince for a meat...
  8. Yorky

    Recipe Pork Kebabs.

    Ingredients 400 g pork loin or fillet, trimmed and diced 25 mm 3 ripe tomatoes, skinned and diced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic, pureed 1⁄2 teaspoon ginger, pureed 1⁄2 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and pepper, to taste 1 green, red or yellow capsicum...
  9. The Late Night Gourmet

    Professional tips for buying tomatoes

    Ever wonder why the tomatoes you buy at the supermarket look so perfect but taste so bland? Here are a pro's tips for buying tomatoes that taste like...tomatoes: http://www.doctoroz.com/article/4-great-tips-buying-delicious-tomatoes 1. The uglier, the better. Tomatoes aren't supposed to look...
  10. Elawin

    Recipe Courgettes in Tomato Sauce

    Prep. time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves: 1 as a main meal, or 2 as an accompaniment Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 courgettes, chopped 4 tomatoes, chopped 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced Dried mint, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste...
  11. lothian

    Recipe Tandoori chicken with a tomato cucumber and onion salad

    Ingredients: 1kg of skinned chicken drumsticks or small thighs 2 Tablespoons of malt vinegar 2 Tablespoons of vegetable oil 1 heaped tablespoon of ginger and garlic paste 1 Teaspoon of coriander 1 teaspoon of cumin 1 teaspoon of garam masala 1 teaspoon of chili powder and half a teaspoon of...
  12. Baked oreganate potatoes

    Baked oreganate potatoes

    Oreganate potatoes, a side or main dish made with potatoes, tomatoes, breadcrumb, oregano and red onion.
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  13. MypinchofItaly

    Recipe Mediterranean aubergine rolls

    Ingredients for about 10 aubergine rolls: 2 sprig of fresh thyme (or basil if you prefer) 1 aubergine 100 g. of mozzarella extra virgin olive oil to taste n° 15 black or green pitted olives dried oregano a teaspoon of capers salt and black pepper to taste tomato sauce 100 ml 2/3 cherry...
  14. Spaghetti with seafood

    Spaghetti with seafood

    Spaghetti with mussels, prawns, cherry tomatoes.
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  15. sidevalve

    Tomato dip sandwiches ?

    Anybody remember them - again I suppose you have to be of and age [dip - ie the leavings in the pan from frying tomatoes, not ketchup]
  16. Morning Glory

    Recipe Spicy Turmeric Cauliflower with Tomatoes and Onions

    This is a light, fresh tasting curry side dish. Cooking the cauliflower in water with turmeric adds a subtle flavour and a glorious yellow colour. This idea could be used in other cauliflower dishes too! If you have never used fresh turmeric then you are missing a treat. Do try it if you can...
  17. Bow pasta with aubergine

    Bow pasta with aubergine

    A simple and tasty pasta dish with aubergine, fresh tomatoes, basil and grated parmesan.
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  18. Morning Glory

    Recipe Tomatoes baked with Mozzarella, Anchovies and Croutons

    I was looking for ideas to use up stale bread and some tomatoes. My favourite 'fish' casserole dish gave me the idea of adding anchovies. I served it with a crisp green salad. Its really simple to make. You need a shallow baking dish for this recipe. Ingredients (serves 2) 500g tomatoes 100g...
  19. Yorky

    Tomatoes - what to do with them

    A friend's wife delivered a bag of freshly picked tomatoes this evening. There are red ones, green ones, small ones, ones as big as yer 'ead. I'll take a picture tomorrow. And I've just finished making salsa. Any suggestions would be be appreciated.
  20. Morning Glory

    Recipe Avocado, Date and Blood Orange Salad

    A sweet, salty and sour salad. I've been experimenting with dates and with blood oranges and so I have rather a lot of both to use up. And then there was the avocado in the fridge which had reached its peak. Now it has to be said, that I am not a fan of avocados , so this is a labour of love...
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