Our Favorite Tomato Recipes

Easy Tomato Goodness
cherry or roma tomatoes, sliced
olive oil
salt & pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Spread 2 cups of sliced cherry or roma tomatoes in a 7” x 11” baking dish. Drizzle with 2-3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with Kosher salt and fresh-cracked pepper.

Roast 10 minutes or until tomatoes collapse. Garnish with thin strips of fresh basil or rosemary. Can be served warm or at room temperature. Serve with grilled meats or tucked inside a panini.

Sloat Spicy Salsa
5 homegrown tomatoes, diced
1/2 onion, diced
1/2 jalapeno, minced
1/8 cup cilantro, chopped
salt to taste
1 lime, squeezed

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and serve with tortilla chips. This salsa is meant to be chunky and spicy. Enjoy!

Tomato & Mozzarella Salad
4 homegrown tomatoes, sliced
10 slices of fresh mozzarella
fresh basil, whole
balsamic vinegar
salt & pepper

Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella and arrange on a large serving dish. Sprinkle with a small amount of balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.

Tomato Sauce Garden Recipe
Tomato Sauce Garden sauce recipe
10 homegrown tomatoes, blanched briefly in boiling water and peeled, seeded, then crushed
1 small onion, finely minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
Fresh ground pepper, to taste
2 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 tsp. fresh chopped oregano, basil and a pinch of fresh thyme

Saute the onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until translucent. Add salt.  Add the crushed tomatoes, bring to a simmer and cook 1 hour. Add fresh chopped basil.  Adjust salt to taste and add pepper to taste. Serve with pasta and cooked garden vegetables or with crunchy toasted ciabatta or focaccia.  Chill any leftovers, will keep for one week.

You can see a tomato sauce garden layout HERE