Category Archives: Tomatoes

Baked Caprese

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Jennifer

I watched Giada’s cooking show for the first time this weekend. It’s hard not to hate that woman; gorgeous, skinny, ultra straight, white teeth and she seems to actually EAT. I much prefer Ina. But, at least in the episode … Continue reading →

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Pizza Party Bread

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Jennifer

This is such a fun party food! And it is really good, too– so good, in fact, that my family ate it last night before I could take a picture to share with you. Sorry. It’s also a very versatile … Continue reading →

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Nonna’s Braciola (Beef Olives)

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Jennifer

This is exactly what my Italian Nonna would have made, had I had one. It is so very old school and lovely a dish to prepare on a chilly evening. You can make it ahead up until the baking time … Continue reading →

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Autumn Sauce

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Jennifer

We are still getting fantastic tomatoes, and probably will for a few weeks yet. I was staring down a pound of very ripe, red beauties that sat warming themselves on my sunny windowsill. My husband loves pasta, me… not so much. … Continue reading →

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Tomato Concasse

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Jennifer

Sitting on a terrace in Marbella, Spain, in the Costa del Sole, looking out over the Straights of Gibraltar across to Africa, I tucked into a plate of Serrano ham and a spoonful of extremely simple, and heart-stoppingly ripe tomato … Continue reading →

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Pasta with Healthy(er) Meatballs, Kale, Cannellini Beans and Tomato Jus

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Jennifer

This is a yummy way to get kale into your family. I actually used collard greens, because I love them, but any dark, leafy green would work in this recipe. The meatballs are delish– if you don’t want to use … Continue reading →

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No Cook Tomato Sauce

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Jennifer

Can’t believe I forgot to post this one– I’ve been making it all summer, and there are VERY few recipes that I make more than once. This is GREAT on homemade pizza, as well as pasta. It also takes just … Continue reading →

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7 Minute Mexican Green Sauce for Grilled Meats

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Jennifer

  2 minutes prep time and 5 minute to simmer; this is an easy, quick sauce that adds so much to grilled steak, chicken, pork or even seafood. I dolloped it over grilled skirt steak that I had rubbed with equal … Continue reading →

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Fabulous No-Cook Pizza Sauce

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Jennifer

This is so straight forward, simple and ultimately, delicious. You can whip it up in literally seconds– and it is infinitely better than jarred pizza sauce.2, 400 grams (14 oz) cans tomatoes (stewed, whole, chopped, cherry– doesn’t matter)1 tablespoon (dessert spoon) tomato … Continue reading →

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Oven Roasted Tomato and Garlic Sauce

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Jennifer

This is not a typical tomato sauce; it is richer and more concentrated due to the oven-roasting. Mixing in the extra virgin olive oil turns this into a sort of condiment. Because there are so few ingredients in this, it … Continue reading →

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