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'Tomatoes & Mozzarella'
Recipes by Hallie Harron and Shelley Sikora
Photos by Richard Eskite
The Harvard Common Press -- 2006
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Cookbooks that are focused on one or two ingredients can be hit or miss: It can be hard to feel as though you've gotten the most out of summer vegetables, for example, during their peak season. Authors Hallie Harron and Shelley Sikora take this into account and produce a book focusing on two summer favorites -- tomatoes and mozzarella -- making them useful (especially the former) year-round by taking into account canned and sun-dried variations.

The recipes range from quick meals -- like open-faced grilled cheese sandwiches -- and no-cook meals -- like a marinated artichoke salad -- to gourmet dishes that require more time, such as Stuffed Porchetta with Chunky Olive and Tomato Relish and Rich Tomato Pot Pie.

See what we tested, get a recipe and find out whether the book's worth buying after the jump.

Welcome to my first installment of In Season. Every Tuesday, I'll be showcasing a recipe that uses produce at the peak of flavor. I'm a true believer in utilizing the freshest ingredients to enhance a meal. These recipes may be main courses or just side dishes. Either way, I hope to bring you recipes that showcase each ingredient in a simple, yet unique way.

Today I bring you Deviled Tomatoes: a fresher and more modern take on the classic, Deviled Eggs. More colorful and lighter, these mouthwatering bites are a perfect way to start a brunch or cocktail party. Feel free to substitute the plum tomatoes for small heirloom tomatoes for an eye-catching, vivid display.

Read on for the recipe from the cookbook: Tomatoes & Mozzarella by Hallie Harron and Shelley Sikora.