I have said it before, I love, love, love tomatoes. If I could eat only one food for the rest of my life, I'd pick tomatoes. I never get tired of tomatoes. So I'm very excited that we finally have lots of homegrown tomatoes:
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And the toddler is excited, too. Well, to be honest, round, colorful things in general excite him... :o)
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We usually eat most of the tomatoes just as they are. But today, I'll make a very simple pasta dish as well as a salad with them for lunch:
Tomato-Garlic-Basil Pasta Sauce- Olive oil
- Garlic, chopped
- Cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Basil, shredded
- Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Heat olive oil, and saute the garlic, making sure it doesn't burn. Add the tomatoes, and let them simmer for a few minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Toss the sauce with cooked pasta. Top the dish with basil & Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
To me this dish screams summer. Yes, I know... You all know by now that I love my tomatoes and are probably getting a bit sick of hearing it...
I'll also make a
Tomato/Mozzarella Salad- Fresh Mozzarella, cut into slices
- Tomatoes, cut into slices
- Salt & Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Basil
Arrange the mozzarella and tomato slices on a plate, alternating between the cheese and the tomatoes. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over the salad. Top the salad with basil. I actually like to tuck whole basil leaves in between the mozzarella and tomato slices.
Questions: Do you like tomatoes? (You better, just kidding...) What's your favorite way of eating tomatoes?Be well,
Andrea