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Tomato Preparation | Tomato Cooking | Tips | Tomato Garnish
Tomatoes
In the plant family, the tomato is classified as a fruit (berry), but when eaten it resembles a vegetable.
canning tomatoes, tomato juice, freezing tomatoes,
Tomato Sauces | Barbecue Sauces | Hot Sauces | Grill Sauces | Seafood Sauces
Tomato Sauces
Tomato Paste
Tomato paste is made from fresh tomatoes that have been cooked for several hours and then strained.
Conventional Oven | Electric
Dehydrator
Prepare Tomatoes
Wash tomatoes under cool running water.
Slice an "X" on the bottom of each tomato with a small
utility knife.
When frozen tomatoes are thawed they do not remain solid and are
not suitable for sandwiches or salads. However, frozen tomatoes are
a delicious addition to cooked dishes such as chili.
Cherry Tomato Flower Garnish
Place tomato stem side up on cutting board.
Slice tomato down the center but do not cut completely through. Resembling a cross, slice the tomato again, careful not to cut completely through.
Here's a tasty idea for using some of those fresh vine-ripened tomatoes from your garden: make your own homemade tomato sauce. Nothing makes tomato sauce stand out more than when you use your own garden-fresh tomatoes.
Wash tomatoes under cold running water. Core tomatoes by removing the stem with a paring knife. Do not remove the skin. Slice into 1/2 inch slices.
What you need:
- Flour- 1 Stick of real butter- Plump, ripe tomatoes- Salt and Pepper, optional- Additional seasonings as desired- Mayo and/or ranch dressing, optional
Distribute slices of butter in frying pan.
Prepare Tomatoes | Prepare Pepper| Prepare Garlic
What You Need:
- Blender- 4 medium size raw tomatoes- ½ medium onion- 1 green pepper- 1 to 1 ½ teaspoon salt, adjust to taste- Optional: Fresh garlic cloves, to taste- Optional: Oregano, to taste
Prepare fresh ingredients:
Peel and core tomatoes.
Fried green tomatoes may not be the first dish you think of when selecting a side dish for your meal but after trying the recipe below, you may change your mind. These crispy coated green tomatoes provide a tangy flavor and crunchy texture that goes well with many foods.
Beginning at the top of a tomato, peel the tomato skin with a sharp utility knife. The garnish works best if the peel is 3/4" to 1" wide, is a continuous peel, and the peel is thin with very little flesh attached.
Slice off the top of the tomato. With a small teaspoon (1/8 or 1/4 teaspoon), or small melon baller, scoop out the inside of the tomato.
Fill with prepared stuffing or favorite dip.
See More Information on Canning Vegetables and Fruits:Canning Vegetables and Fruits | Canning PreparationCanning Temperatures and Processing Times | Canning Safety, Storage, and Tips
Boiling-Water-Bath | Pressure Canning
There are two safe methods that can be used, boiling-water-bath and pressure canning.
Italian Pasta Sauces | Other Types of Italian Sauces
Italian Pasta Sauces
The pasta sauces of Italy are made from any of a variety of savory toppings and mixtures of ingredients that enhance the flavor of the pasta dish being served.
White Sauces | Brown Sauces | Tomato Sauces (or Red Sauces) | Egg Yolk and Butter SaucesEgg Yolk and Oil Sauces | Oil and Vinegar Sauces | Flavored Butter Sauces
White Sauces
In French cooking, traditional white sauces are one of two types: those made with hot milk added to a white roux (such as Béchamel sauce or Mornay sauce) or sauces made with hot broth or stock added to a white roux (such as Velouté sauce).
Chili or Chile Sauce
A sauce or condiment that can be made from any one of many different chili peppers, depending on the desired intensity and flavor. This sauce may be blended with vinegar, herbs, garlic, and other seasonings to produce a somewhat sweet and spicy flavored chili sauce that can be red, green, yellow, or brown in color.
Homemade canned salsa is the perfect choice for using your fresh garden vegetables. When you have an abundance of tomatoes and peppers canning salsa is a way for you to be able to enjoy your harvest throughout the year. Once the salsa is canned, it will keep for a year.
See More Information on Canning Vegetables and Fruits:Canning Vegetables and Fruits | Canning Temperatures and Processing TimesCanning Methods | Canning Safety, Storage, and Tips
Canning Food Preparation | Canning Jar and Lid Preparation | Packing the Jars
There is much preparation that goes into canning vegetables and fruits.
Use this ingredient equivalent chart to find out how much of an ingredient you need when your recipe suggests an unfamiliar quantity.
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S - Ingredients
Ingredient
Amount
Equivalents
Saffron, threads
4 to 6
1/4 tsp.
There are many varieties of pre-made sauces available in food stores and specialty shops that can be used with all varieties of pasta. Experimenting with the pre-made sauces will be the best way to determine what fits your personal preference.