898 tomatoes optional Recipes

zucchini, butter, olive oil, sliced onion, sliced bell pepper (any color ), peeled seeded and chopped tomatoes, chopped fresh basil, oregano, salt & freshly ground black pepper, feta cheese (optional) or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional), sliced black olives , to taste (optional)

uncooked spinach pasta , fusilli or 3 cups corkscrew macaroni, tomato juice, beef broth, fresh lemon juice, ground beef (optional) or 2 cups ground lamb, cooked and crumbled (optional), sour cream, half-and-half, egg, garlic cloves, minced, onion powder, cinnamon, marjoram, salt, black pepper, parmesan cheese, freshly grated nutmeg

bison steak, trimmed and cubed, red onion, diced, red bell pepper, diced, garlic, minced, spray oil, dried oregano, pimenton , smoked spanish paprika, chili powder, more to taste, ground cumin, granulated garlic, tomato paste, diced fire roasted tomatoes with green chili, black beans, washed chopped collard greens , or other dark leafy green, crumbled corn tortilla chips , optional, frozen peeled edamame (green soybeans), corn starch mixed with 1/3 cup cool water, substitute 1 tbsp oil for vegan version, any diced tomatoes would work as well

shredded fresh mozzarella cheese (3 oz), shredded fontina cheese (4 oz), asiago cheese (freshly grated ) or 3 tbsp parmesan cheese (freshly grated), shredded provolone cheese (3 oz), tomatoes, thinly sliced, fresh basil, chopped, ciabatta rolls , halved lengthwise (spread outsides with butter) or 8 slices firm white bread (spread outsides with butter), arugula leaves (optional, but recommended )

fresh breadcrumbs, butter or 3 tbsp margarine, melted, grated parmesan cheese, firm tomatoes, sliced, granulated sugar, salt and pepper, dried basil, garlic powder, green onions, chopped, eggs, beaten, half-and-half, grated swiss cheese, parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon (optional, for garnish )

chicken thighs (about 3 3/4 lb, bone-in, skin removed, trimmed ), bacon (cooked reserve 2 tbsp fat), onion (thinly sliced ), garlic cloves (minced ), dried thyme, fennel seed, fresh ground pepper, bay leaf, dry white wine (or, substitute 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth mixed with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice), tomatoes (with juice, coarsely chopped), salt, fresh parsley (finely chopped optional, for garnish )

olive oil, leek, white and light green part, chopped (about 3 cups), butternut squash, split, scraped, peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces (about 6 cups), salt (to taste), pepper (to taste), herbes de provence, navy beans, drained and rinsed (great white ), rotel tomatoes (14 ounce okay), lowfat mozzarella cheese, shredded, bacon , cooked until crisp and crumbled (optional, a vegetarian substitute can be used)

ground chuck, condensed tomato soup, stewed tomatoes , with juice (or, diced tomatoes), onions, roughly chopped, chicken broth, water, chili powder, cumin, ground black pepper (from a can), butter, chicken bouillon powder (or, 2 cubes ), dried onion flakes, chili beans , with sauce, kidney beans, drained and rinsed, spaghetti, cooked and drained (optional)

roma tomatoes, cut in half, pesto sauce, divided, green onion, chopped, mozzarella cheese, grated, parsley (optional) or 2 tbsp chives, chopped (optional)

early girl tomatoes, olive oil, garlic cloves (optional), peeled and minced, salt, balsamic or sherry vinegar (optional), red chile flakes (optional), handful of basil leaves (optional)

onion, olive oil, eggplant (about 1 lb), dried rigatoni pasta (such as penne or fusilli) or 6 oz other short pasta (such as penne or fusilli), fresh ground black pepper, crumbled chevre cheese (goat cheese) (optional) or 2 tbsp feta cheese (optional), fresh italian parsley, sun-dried tomato packed in oil , reserving oil (about 3/4 of a 7-oz jar), olive oil , to equal 1/2 cup, garlic cloves, chopped, pine nuts or 1/4 cup slivered almonds, snipped fresh basil or 1 tbsp dried basil, crushed, salt

ears corn, shucked, unsalted butter, onion, chopped, shallot, finely chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, vegetable broth, kosher salt, waxy potato, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (red or yukon gold), tomatoes, halved, fresh ground black pepper, fresh basil, chopped, lime , juice of, creme fraiche (optional) or sour cream, for serving (optional)

canned shrimp or 2 cups tuna or 2 cups salmon, soft breadcrumbs, butter, onion, chopped, paprika or 1/4 tsp pepper, sugar, salt, chopped tomatoes, drained, green pepper, seeded , membrane removed, and chopped (optional), lemon juice (optional) or 1 tsp worcestershire sauce (optional), egg, beaten (optional), white wine (optional), cheese, grated

olive oil (or butter), onions, chopped, garlic, minced, garam masala, ground coriander, jalapeno chili peppers, halved, cored, seeded and minced. (i ve also used 4 serrano chilies, prepped the same), red lentils, rinsed and checked for extraneous material, san marzano diced tomatoes with juice (or equivalent peeled fresh tomatoes), vegetable (or chicken) stock, lemon juice, coarse salt, freshly ground black pepper, optionally , yogurt or sour cream for a garnish

very ripe medium-sized tomatoes (about 8 oz each), garlic, finely chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh mint leaves, grated lemon zest, sugar, freshly ground black pepper , to taste, dried farfalle (butterfly pasta), salt , to taste, ricotta salata cheese (optional garnish )

roma tomato , halved lengthwise, red bell pepper , quartered lengthwise and seeded, red onion , quartered lengthwise, garlic, minced or 1 tsp garlic, crushed, olive oil, chopped fresh basil (optional) or 1 tsp dried basil (optional), vegetable stock, sugar, salt, pepper, soup pasta (such as ditali, tubetti, small shells or macaroni)

lean ground beef, onions, chopped, fresh minced garlic, celery, chopped, oil (optional), fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional), tomato paste (or to taste), seasoning salt (or to taste), black pepper, grated parmesan cheese (optional, but good to add in)

whole grain bread, toasted, spreadable goat cheese, walnuts (optionally toasted), tomato , slices, lettuce or other salad greens, salt and pepper