Category Archives: Tomatoes

Various Types of Tomatoes and what to do with ’em!

Farmers Summer Supper

Posted on July 31, 2014 by blackdirtrecipes

I need to cook fast and furious if I am going to eat in the summer. There really is no recipe I just kind of scout the farm and see what’s ready. Sooo, keeping that in mind, I made this … Continue reading →

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Raw Puttanesca Sauce

Posted on July 18, 2014 by blackdirtrecipes

Puttanesca sauce is normally cooked, but this is  a quick and easy version that doesn’t require cooking. Makes 4 main-course servings INGREDIENTS 1 lb tomatoes (any type of heirloom or plum), finely chopped 1/2 cup olives (suggest kalamata), pitted and chopped … Continue reading →

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Jicama Salsa

Posted on September 19, 2013 by blackdirtrecipes

Jicama (HEE-kah-ma) is an edible root that’s mild and crisp with a hint of sweetness.  It can be peeled, cubed and roasted in the oven like a potato.  We prefer to eat it raw as a kind of chip to scoop … Continue reading →

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Potato and Tomato Gratin

Posted on September 4, 2013 by blackdirtrecipes

Ingredients: 3 cups sliced leeks (discard dark green tips) Potatoes – 1 1/4 pound , unpeeled, in 1/4 inch slices (try red or yukon) Rosemary – 3 TBS chopped fresh, or 1.5 TBS dry Gruyere Cheese – 1 1/2 cups grated … Continue reading →

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Stewed Greens and Tomatoes

Posted on September 4, 2013 by blackdirtrecipes

From the NY Times … inspired by a Greek recipe from Diane Kochilas’s book “The Greek Vegetarian.”  This works with any kind of green – including kale, swiss chard, amaranth, purslane … try a combination, there’s no limit! INGREDIENTS: 2 … Continue reading →

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Posted on July 27, 2013 by blackdirtrecipes

Mid-summer and the tomatoes are getting ready to turn red, but before they do enjoy this classic side dish. Ingredients: 2-3 Firm green Tomatoes 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup milk 2 beaten eggs 2/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs … Continue reading →

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Grilled Green Tomato & Nectarine Salad

Posted on July 23, 2013 by blackdirtrecipes

This is hands down one of my favorite mid-summer treats – just as the first green tomatoes are available you should also find freshly ripe local nectarines and peaches.  This also works GREAT on the grill. Vinaigrette: 1 1/2 TBS … Continue reading →

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Grilled Mixed Veggie Stack

Posted on August 1, 2012 by blackdirtrecipes

For those if you keeping score this recipe was inspired by our previously posted Healthy Eggplant Parmesan … but this happy accident was worth the repost.  After considering some left over grilled summer squash and eggplant, several portabellas and a jar of … Continue reading →

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Fresh Tomato Sauce

Posted on August 1, 2012 by blackdirtrecipes

Of course you can always get a quick sauce from a jar, but it’s so easy to make this and keep it on hand all week!  Now that tomato season is upon us try it with fresh tomatoes, but it … Continue reading →

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Summer Squash and Tomato Bake

Posted on July 7, 2012 by blackdirtrecipes

Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Butter 1 large Onion, 1/2 inch dice 1 pound summer squash (suggest yellow, but zucchini is good too), 1/2 inch dice 2 large tomatoes, 1/2 inch dice (fresh is best, canned is fine) 2-3 cloves garlic, minced … Continue reading →

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