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I adore tomatoes. In fact, I love them so much that I'd put up with melting every day in the heat if it meant that I'd get a never ending season of fresh tomatoes from the local farms.
Alas, we're working our way back to winter, and this red-hued season won't last forever. But while it does, I can over-indulge. I had to share the above picture, which I took after I found myself staring into the super-cheap $6 basket of tomatoes I picked up over the weekend. That blemish on the top left was the only bit in the whole box. The rest were perfect, deep red tomatoes -- the type I dream about all year.
I've made tons of salsa so far, and am gearing up for more salads, sandwiches, bruschetta, and salt-covered slices, but what other ways do you prepare your fresh tomatoes for a meal? I'm looking for any ideas that don't include cooking the heck out of them. I want to enjoy the raw, or raw-ish flavor while it lasts!
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8-05-2008 @4:39PM rblatch said... Slap a thick slice on top of a filet mignon and top that with some good blue cheese. Yum!
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8-05-2008 @4:42PM Lauren said... White bread (whole grain if you want to be healthy about it), mayo, tomato, salt. Mmmmmmmmmmm.
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8-05-2008 @4:45PM Hungover Gourmet said... One of the biggest things I miss about not being in Jersey during the summer is the tomatoes. Might just be mental but they always taste better to me up there. I would chop them and put them in everything... I used to make this creamy guacamole with sour cream, avocadoes and chopped tomatoes and I would add them to my old school sour cream and onion dip, too. Had some last night with salt and pepper and a dollop of mayo. Good eats!
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8-05-2008 @9:22PM brukdiana said... Sliced tomatoes, farmers cheese, sour crea and salt. Yam.
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8-05-2008 @5:26PM Paula Helm Murray said... What Lauren said.
Or chopped up tomato, cottage cheese, Tobasco or other chili sauce.
sliced tomatoes, mozarella cheese, salt, chopped fresh basil, olive oil drizzled on top.
out of hand like an apple if it's succulent and tender enough. Need lots of napkins!
My father would plant 20-30 tomato plants of different varieties, and mom and I would process the avalanche.
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8-05-2008 @8:49PM Scott said... Hot pasta tossed with raw tomatoes, freshly chopped garlic, basil leaves, and the juice of a lemon or two. No cheese, just tart, fragrant goodness.
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8-06-2008 @9:41AM Beth said... I like them sliced with a bit of sugar on top. Yum!!
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