Best Gazpacho
INGREDIENTS About 2 pounds ripe red tomatoes, cored and roughly cut into chunks 1 long, light green pepper, cored, seeded and roughly cut into chunks 1 cucumber, about 8 inches long, […]
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Slow Roasted Tomatoes
“I know what you’re going to say: ‘You want me to turn on my oven in the middle of the summer for three freakin’ hours? Are you insane?’ And all I can say is, […]
Zaalouk (Moroccan Eggplant and Tomato Dip)
1 eggplant, peeled and chopped*3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped or pressed1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and/or parsley2 teaspoons paprika2 teaspoons cumin1 teaspoon saltpinch of cayenne pepper (optional)3 tablespoons olive […]
Fresh Tomato Salsa
So simple, so basic, so good. 2 large ripe fresh tomatoes, cored and chopped (about 1-1/2 cups) 1/4-1/2 large white onion, chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic, or to taste […]
Summer Panzanella
3 tablespoons good olive oil 1 small French bread or other good bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (~ 6 cups) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 large ripe tomatoes (or a […]
Baked Orzo with Eggplant and Mozzarella
1 large eggplant, cut into 3/4-inch dice Salt and black pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 celery stalk, in a 1/4-inch […]
Fried Green Tomatoes
2 large, firm green tomatoes, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup finely ground cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 egg Vegetable […]
Zucchini Rice Gratin
1/3 cup uncooked white rice, long-grain is suggested but use whatever you prefer 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds zucchini or other summer squash (about 3 medium), sliced 1/4-inch […]
Tomato Frittata With Fresh Marjoram or Thyme
I just spotted this in the NYT today, and it looks sooo good… 1 1/4 pounds tomatoes 1 or 2 garlic cloves (to taste), minced or puréed Salt and freshly […]
Greek Salad with Orzo and Black-Eyed Peas
The recipe has you put it into mason jars to see the layers — cute, maybe handy for picnics, but pretty unnecessary. I just mixed it all together, and it […]
