Tag Archives: Tomato

Grilled Bread and Tomato Salad

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 8 ounces day-old Italian bread, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices 6 dead-ripe meaty tomatoes, cored, seeded, and cut into quarters 1/4 cup minced red onion 1/3 cup fruity extra-virgin olive oil … Continue reading →

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Tomato Onion Marmalade

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

 As if yet, I have not made my own ketsup, but this makes me want to because you get to control the flavors.  Hmmm, am I a control freak?  Perhaps.  1 sliced onion 2 sliced tomatoes 2 T balsalmic vinegar … Continue reading →

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Green Salad – Cobb Salad – Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado and Blue Cheese

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Came home late the other night and the kids had put together this salad.  Perfect for dinner.  Thank you Matt and Denny. Ingredients: Romaine Spinach Bacon, fried and crumbled Tomatoes, Cherry or bite size chop Avocado Chicken, cooked, chopped bite … Continue reading →

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Tomato and Basil Topping for Bruschetta

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

  2 Diced tomatoes (Some recipes would have you peel the tomatoes, not happening in my kitchen. Who has that kinda time?) 5-10 Finely chopped or shredded basil leaves Finely chopped garlic (at least one clove) Splash with Champagne Vinegarette … Continue reading →

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Tuscan Tomato Basil Bisque

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Definately one of my favorite soups. And, I love this soup served with grilled cheese sandwiches or any half sandwich. Happy lunching. 2 tablespoons butter or extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28-ounce) can whole … Continue reading →

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Portabello Mushrooms with Tomato Bruschetta

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

My this makes me hungry. Trying to stay away from carbs? How about Tomato Bruschetta on a Grilled or Oven Roasted Portabello. Heavenly. Clean the mushrooms by wiping with a towel. Remove the stem so you have a flat mushroom … Continue reading →

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Caprese Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil Sandwich

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

2-4 sandwich rolls (3 oz. each) Fresh Mozzarella Cheese 1 jar (7 oz.) roasted red peppers, drained 1-2 large tomato, cut into 8 slices 12 large fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup balsalmic dressing COVER bottom halves of rolls evenly with … Continue reading →

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Caprese Salad – Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil and variations

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

BASIL VINAIGRETTE 1 small handful of fresh basil 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons balsalmic vinegar Kosher salt SALAD 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed into small bites or sliced 1 pound ripe summer tomatoes, sliced or chopped Kosher salt and … Continue reading →

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Roasted Tomato Fennel Soup

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

I woke up this morning wanting to make soup for my office luncheon meeting. Up at 5:00 AM, roasting vegetables. Husband looking at me oddly, and finely asking, “What are you making?”. As the vegetables roasted I grabbed a cup … Continue reading →

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Tomato, Sweet Pepper and Garbanzo Soup with Rosemary

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Roasted Tomato and Sweet Peppers with Garbanzo Beans and Rosemary Ingredients: 32 oz of Clamato Juice 4 cups of chicken broth – may need to add more as you go 4 12.5-ounce can of garbanzo beans, drained 3 Tablespoons Cumin … Continue reading →

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