Tag Archive for: tomatoes

Zucchini “Pasta” Caprese

Zucchini “Pasta” Caprese 3 tbsp. olive oil 2 lb. zucchini 12 oz. ripe tomatoes 8 oz. fresh mozzarella ½ c. loosely packed fresh basil leaves 2 tbsp. capers 2 clove garlic ¼ c. roasted salted almonds In 12-inch…

Italian Sweet and Savory Squash Bowls

Italian Sweet and Savory Squash Bowls 2 small to medium acorn squash (the halves should be the size of a small bowl)   Filling: 16 ounces Italian turkey sausage (or any Italian sausage meat or meat substitute) 1-2 tablespoons…

Stuffed Red Peppers

Stuffed Red Peppers Salsa 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 medium tomatoes, quartered 1/2 jalapeno, finely chopped 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 1/2 yellow…

Mediterranean Marinated Green Beans with Olives, Tomatoes and Feta

Mediterranean Marinated Green Beans with Olives, Tomatoes and Feta 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons…

Scallops with Peach, Corn, tomato and Parsley Salad

Scallops with Peach, Corn, Tomato and Parsley Salsa olive oil 2 ears corn 2 peaches (halved and pitted) scallops salt and pepper 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes chopped parsley Heat a charcoal or gas grill until very…

Rainy Day Eggplant Rigatoni

Rainy Day Eggplant Rigatoni 3 tablespoons olive oil ½ medium yellow or sweet onion, chopped pinch hot pepper flakes I large eggplant or 2 medium eggplants, cut into 1/2” cubes 1 large (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes (or you…

Garden Corn and Black Bean Salad

Garden Corn and Black Bean Salad 4 fresh ears of corn, husked and cleaned or 2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 fresh jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped* 1 15 - ounce can black beans,…

Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes, Basil and Parmesan

Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes, Basil and Parmesan a 2-pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise, and the seeds discarded 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil leaves plus additional for garnish 1/4 teaspoon dried…

Fresh Garden Pasta Sauce

Fresh Garden Pasta Sauce 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3/4 Cup Finely Chopped Sweet Onion 2 Cloves Garlic, Peeled & Finely Minced 2 1/2 Pounds Prepared Ripe Plum Tomatoes Sea Salt & Black Pepper 1 Bunch (About…

Broiled Tomato Sandwich

Broiled Tomato Sandwich 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons…

Mini Pepper Nachos with Corn, Black Bean and Avocado

Mini Pepper Nachos with Corn, Black Beans and Avocado 2/3 cup corn (grilled, charred, fresh, thawed or canned) 2/3 cup black beans 2/3 cup pico de gallo or your favorite salsa 1 medium avocado, diced salt and pepper to taste …

Oven Roasted Thyme Tomatoes

Oven Roasted Thyme Tomatoes 5   plum tomatoes, quartered 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper 4   sprigs thyme, torn 2 tablespoons olive oil Preheat oven to 250°F. Line baking sheet with parchment. Place tomatoes,…