256 better tomato Recipes

green beans (i used a combo of green and purple beans) trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces, diced pancetta, (if you don tsp have pancetta , you can use bacon), extra virgin olive oil, onion, diced, whole tomatoes, peeled and diced (you don tsp have to peel them, but i like them better without the peel. if they are especially seedy, go ahead and remove the seeds otherwise, i would just leave them in. also, i peel my tomatoes by holding ad turning them, on a long fork, over an open flame until they pop, peel with a knife, the peel comes right off), dried italian herbs, red pepper flakes, salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

olive oil, italian sausage (if not using bulk, remove casing), garlic clove, pressed (the more the better ), tomato paste, whole tomatoes (pureed in blender or food processor), tomato sauce, whole onion, green bell pepper, seeded but not chopped, grated parmesan cheese or 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, sugar, dried oregano, dried basil, fennel seed, chopped fresh parsley, fresh mushrooms, sliced, salt, pepper, cooked spaghetti, grated parmesan cheese (to garnish )

rotini pasta (whole wheat), olive oil, celery, sliced fine, onion, minced, green pepper, minced, fresh mushrooms, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, lean ground beef, sweet italian sausage, casing removed, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chopped parsley, cheese, italian blend, shredded

firm roma tomatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks (or other type small), cucumbers, peeled, cut in half and seeds scooped out with a spoon and cut into 1/2-inch slices, red onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks, kalamata olives, drained, feta cheese, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, red wine vinegar or 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, balsamic is better, lemon juice (fresh ), garlic cloves, peeled and minced finely, salt, dried oregano, fresh coarse ground black pepper, olive oil

butter, chopped onion, minced garlic, grated gingerroot, chili powder, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, crushed tomatoes, undrained, tomato paste, brown sugar, salt, fresh ground black pepper, whole rotisserie-cooked chicken, skin removed and meat cut up, light cream (5%), light sour cream or 1/4 cup light plain yogurt, minced fresh cilantro, hot cooked basmati rice (optional)

firm-ripe roma tomatoes (or better yet , use your homegrown variety), extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chopped flat leaf parsley, fresh rosemary, finely chopped, coarse salt or sea salt, fresh ground pepper, olive oil, rosemary, garlic, crushed, whole black peppercorn , to taste

green tomatoes (smaller is better), jalapeno peppers (fresh ), garlic cloves, canning salt, white vinegar, water

cider vinegar (the better the vinegar, the better the salad), salt, sugar, celery seed, pepper to taste, cucumbers, red onion, tomatoes

extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, kosher salt, high-quality whole milk, cultured buttermilk (preferably not low-fat ), kosher salt, heavy cream , optional, thick slices white bread (or even better, buy a loaf of fresh, unsliced bread and slice it at home as thick as you like), kosher or sea salt, tomatoes, fresh basil leaves , or large leaves cut in chiffonade, freshly ground black pepper

refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, taco seasoning, salsa, green onion, chopped, mexican blend cheese, diced tomato, tortilla chips, for dipping

coarse ground sirloin, olive oil, tomato paste, dark beer, water, onions, chopped, green pepper, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, oregano, smoked paprika, ground coriander, basil, ground cumin, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste, dried ancho chile powder, chili powder, pinto beans, drained, whole tomatoes, diced tomatoes and green chilies, tomato sauce, tomato sauce, bay leaf, jalapeno chiles, minced

olive oil (or as needed to cover the bottom of the saucepan), onion, finely chopped, red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped (do not substitute green or yellow pepper), chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (can use more ), chopped fresh garlic (the more garlic the better!), crushed red pepper flakes (or adjust to suit heat level), dried basil (rubbed between fingers to release flavors), tomato paste, crushed tomatoes (or use two 14-ounce cans), tomatoes (do not drain), salt (or to taste), fresh ground black pepper (to taste), heavy whipping cream (or more to desired creaminess)

favorite spaghetti sauce, fresh green pepper, chopped, chopped black olives , juice reserved, chopped tomatoes or 1 (15 oz) can 1 lb chopped firm roma tomatoes, the fresher the better, tomato paste, divided, sour cream, a large yellow onion, chopped, favorite salsa (optional), extra virgin olive oil, butter, divided, fresh minced garlic, oregano , to taste, liquid smoke (to taste), fresh ground pepper, meat, and other, vegetables (optional), fresh grated parmesan cheese or other italian cheese, to taste

whole wheat onion rolls (if you can tsp find onion, that is fine. but you what a hearty stone ground or whole wheat bakery styl), baby arugula (1/2 cup per sandwich), heirloom tomatoes , you want 4 thick slices of each (i used 1 purple and 1 yellow, 2 different tastes, but use your favorite), onion, cut in 4 slices, balsamic vinegar (the more aged the better , but use the best you have. a store bought is fine if that is all you have ), olive oil (use regular vs extra virgin if possible, if not extra virgin will be fine), salt, pepper, mayonnaise (no miracle whip), olive (1/4 cup after they are chopped. i used a mix of green, black and kalamata, i usually have a jar or cup), fresh thyme, fine chopped, fresh basil, fine chopped, lemon zest, pepper

baguette, sun dried tomatoes packed in oil (drained ), garlic (4 to 6 cloves), butter, fresh or dried parsley (fresh is better more taste )., parmesan cheese

canola oil, garlic, peeled and minced, chopped onion, chili powder, oregano, ground cumin, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, green bell peppers, diced, carrots, cut in 1/4-inch slices, sweet potatoes, diced, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, cocoa powder, dried cranberries, hard-boiled eggs, chopped

diced tomatoes (preferably garlic, basil, and oregano variety), low sodium chicken broth (even better, use better than bouillion), extra garlic and basil to taste, quick cooking brown rice, swiss cheese, handful of shredded cheddar

cold baked beans (canned is fine, your own recipe better ), stalk celery, diced, diced onion, water or 3 cups chicken stock, cooked tomatoes (canned is fine ), butter, melted, flour, salt, pepper