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Since tomatoes seem to ripen all at the same time, those who grow their own in summer often struggle with ways to use them up quickly. Sauces and salads are very nice, as are fresh tomatoes when eaten out of hand, but a simple open-faced tomato sandwich, as Dawna from Always in the Kitchen made, might be an even better application. Her sandwich starts with a piece of toasted, crusty bread (sourdough might work very well here) and is topped with slices of red onion, tomato, mozzarella cheese and a few sprigs of fresh basil. She also added a generous amount of salt and pepper. Simple though it seems, a sandwich like this one is guaranteed to be one fantastic lunch.
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8-11-2006 @4:38PM Bee said... A piece of rye bread smothered with thick butter, fresh sliced tomatoes and lots of salt always does it for me. It's an old country tradition.
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8-11-2006 @4:59PM CINDI said... I HAVEN'T SEEN ANYONE TALK ABOUT TOMATOES FOR BREAKFAST. SCRAMBLED EGGS, BISCUITS, BACON AND GRAVY. AND FRESH FROM THE GARDEN TOMATOES. THAT IS A TENNESSEE FAVORITE.
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8-11-2006 @5:11PM Joe Goodof said... Try growing tomatoes in the sand of s w Florida....it cannot be done.... try buying a tomato in the stores for less than 3 dollars a pound..it cannot be done unless you want something that tastes like wet sawdust.
I have quit eating tomatoes... 50 cents a pound is a reasonable price. and what's being sold for tomatoes these days is not worth 5 cents a pound.. also.. there isn't that much nutrition in a tomato anyway. Whatever is there, is available cheaper elsewhere.
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8-11-2006 @5:29PM Jennifer Stokes said... Slice tomatoes in 1/4 inch slices. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and a little garlic powder. Spread a generous spoonful of mayonaisse on each tomato slice then sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Pat cheese down in mayonaisse then place in broiler for 4-6 minutes or until cheese is browned just a little. Very easy and tasty.
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8-11-2006 @5:32PM sam said... I like to cut up about 5 nice sized Jersey tomatoes, add 2 cans of chick peas, a handful of fresh chopped basil, 1/2 of a red onion,a couple of pinches of kosher salt and splash with some very fine olive oil, chill and chow. My favorite summer tomatoe dish!
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8-30-2006 @8:11PM Maureen said... I take a can of white kidney beans, tuna in oil, chopped tomatoes, lightly sprinkle dried or fresh italian herbs, mix together, serve over baby greens or with cottage cheese. Fast and easy after a day at the office.
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8-11-2006 @5:38PM kelvin said... is summer tomatoes is good for me ilove tomatoes kelvin
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8-11-2006 @5:51PM Laura said... Use your crockpot to cook sauce, salsa, or stewed tomatoes. At the end of the day, let it cool and put in freezer containers or bags.
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8-11-2006 @6:04PM paulette Lavender said... i make salmon stuffed tomatoes. I core out the toms and make a filling of smoked salmon, chopped onion and celery and mayo. Seasoning too of course. Then i serve it up cold. Delish!!
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8-11-2006 @6:48PM Barrie said... I'm a southern girl from Va. and we love our tomatoes. Nothing like rye bread,Dukes mayo,tomatoes,and salt and pepper. It's a daily treat.To make it special we may add cucumber, or bacon and egg. I hate when summer is over and no more tomatoes from the garden are coming in. Store bought are NOT the same.
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8-11-2006 @7:03PM Susan Murphy said... 1. Take French or Italian loaf, cut into one-inch slices, spread pesto on bread and put fresh tomato on top. Delicious! Can top tomato with imported freshly grated Parmesan cheese for an extra delight.
2. To make a grilled cheese sandwich, add a thick slice of fresh tomato between two slices of Velvetta cheese, spread a thin layer of real butter on the outside of the slices of bread and pan fry. My kids love these grilled cheese sandwiches.
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8-11-2006 @7:37PM colleen said... are you all kidding, what to do with too many tomatoes? send them to your friends in southern arizona where there is no such thing as a good tomato! I know of very few natives to this area that actually like tomatoes (without being doctored up for salsa) since the ones grown here are mealy and tasteless. thanks!
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8-11-2006 @7:47PM Lynn said... Tomatoes taste great just plain, if you have big meaty ones that have few seeds and none of that green stem growth inside.
Slice them and put cottage cheese on top.
Slice them and top with a bit of mayo or salad dressing.
Tomatoes are great chopped up with corn, with home fried potatoes (esp. "new" potatoes), and they taste wonderful with eggs for breakfast.
As some have mentioned, BLT's are great. You can also eat BCT's if you don't happen to have any lettuce. (Cheese of your choice, I like cheddar).
I love tomatoes!
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8-11-2006 @7:51PM MJ said... Lucky me, my neigbour has a small garden that gives abundantly!! They have a stand that they sit out to whoever wants the veggies they cant use. It is truely a blessing. Have had a hard year and money is tight so this has helped my family, and I have told others. They take dontations and I always leave one. But I always leave one. tomatoes, cukes and squash oh yeah!The south rules!
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8-17-2006 @4:16PM Linda said... Cut up tomatoes, add very thinly sliced onions, fresh basil cut up, a little olive oil and red wine vinegar. Makes a nice summer salad.
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9-03-2006 @10:42AM June Stewart said... We let the tomatoes rot, then throw them at passing cars. Great way to meet new people!!
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9-03-2006 @11:11AM Rosemary said... gARDEN TOMATOES R GREAT TO USE AND MAKE YOUR OWN SAUCE TO FREEZE! DICE YOUR TOMATOES IN A LARGE SAUCEPAN OR POT, ADD OLIVE OIL TO COVER THE BOTTOM OF WHATEVER VESSEL YOU CHOOSE TO COOK IN, ADD FRESH GARLIC, SLICE AND ONION, ADD SALT AND PEPPER (I USE JANE'S CRAZY MIXED-UP SALT IT CONTAINS ALL THE SPICES YOU WOULD NEED TO SEASON) FRESH BASIL AND A LITTLE OREGANO IF YOU LIKE THE TASTE. COOK THE TOMATOES DOWN,KEEP STIRRING, WHEN YOU FEEL IT LOOKS DONE, TOMATOES WILL BE SOFT, POUR OVER PASTA!!!!!!!!! UMMMMM GOOD! WHAT'S LEFTOVER FREEZE! ENJOY
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9-21-2006 @9:12AM LISA said... Do you happen to know how long homemade tomato sauce can be frozen for?
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