As the heat continues to be oppressive, I look for dishes that are easy to prepare. Where I live, tomatoes seem to reach their peak in mid-September, which is why I like to make this jam now, so I have it as an autumnal condiment in my fridge. Similar to the classic Spanish pan con…
Your Tomato Salad Needs a Tomato Dressing
For this fast salad recipe, we top summer’s ripest tomatoes with a bold tomato-based dressing for good measure. Serve as a light lunch with whole-grain toast or pair with grilled steak and chicken for dinner. Heirloom Tomato Salad With Tomato Vinaigrette Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Serves 8 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes,…
One Simple Step Will Instantly Upgrade Your Tomato Sandwich
Ripe tomatoes were in abundance this weekend at the farmers market. I usually turn them into tomato sandwiches, but this week I wanted to make my tomato sandwich a little more special. This sandwich is rich and messy, creamy and delicious. The tomatoes are roasted until their flavors are concentrated and the skins have blistered….
For Your Best Tomatoes and Peaches Only
This recipe is designed for peak-of the season, perfectly ripe tomatoes and peaches from your garden or a local farm. It’s perfect for heirloom fruits. These varieties can’t withstand the rigors of long-distance shipping and are therefore locally grown and readily found at farmers markets. If you like, serve this salad with crusty bread to…
Traditional Gazpacho
“I have chosen to give the more traditional version here,” says María Llamas, owner and manager of Alambique cooking school in Madrid, “but recipes can always be adjusted to taste.” “Some regions, such as Extremadura, use pimentón de la Vera [a particular Spanish smoked paprika] in its spicy or sweet version, instead of cumin. Some…
Southern Tomato Pie
During my first summer living in Charleston, I decided to do a deep-dive into the famous tomato pie. I had eaten it before then—in fact, I used to make it when I lived up North—but frankly, nothing compares to local ingredients. It must be those low-country breezes that make Southern tomato pie such a delicacy….
Tomato Pesto Tart Is a Lively Appetizer or First Course
With the advent of frozen all-butter puff pastry available for the home cook, we can make many inventive dishes that are Seriously Simple. I’ve made my share of desserts with commercial puff pastry, but this is my first attempt at a first course or appetizer. I wanted to prepare a simple summer tart that was…
A Garden-Fresh Dinner for a Summer Night
Summer’s sultry heat invites fresh, simple meals with garden vegetables that require limited effort to prepare. This tomato tart is a light and easy dinner for a warm night that takes advantage of the season’s kaleidoscope of cherry tomatoes falling in our gardens and showcased in our markets. Its presentation is as unpretentious as could…
Tomato-Juice Tabbouleh: Old World Salad, New World Trick
The world has its share of tabbouleh recipes. The bulgur and parsley salad from the Lebanese hill country has made the rounds, finding homes in many cultures, with countless regional variations. And I can improve all of them, as if by magic wand, thanks to a trick I learned from a farmer in Montana. Thousands…
The Family Table: My Father’s ‘Red Gold’
Submitted by James L. Casale, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida “Red gold” is a term I have always used to describe my father’s incomparable marinara sauce. He did most of the cooking in our household because my mother didn’t get home until 6:30 p.m. each night. She was usually exhausted from her 12-hour days commuting to…
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