In 1893 the United States had a 10% tax on imported vegetables but not fruits. John Nix paid his taxes on his tomatoes to a tax collector named Edward Hedden. One day Nix came across the
A huge variety of tomato recipes. Tomatoes are and incredibly versatile fruit that many consider a vegetable.
In the South of France the tomato has been nicknamed "love apple" which is also used in Italy, "pomodoro".
There are a large number of varieties of tomatoes and heirloom tomatoes are becoming quite popular.
Tomato sauce is probably the most well-known use of tomatoes but there are countless tomato recipes to experiment with. For a concentrated tomato flavor try sun-dried tomatoes, you can also oven roast your own tomatoes.
Augusta's Chilled Tomato Soup with Basil Cream recipe
Adding fresh goat cheese to your favorite tomoato soup adds a great flavor of creamy zing! You are going to love it!
Tomato Gazpacho recipe
Whether you say tomayto or tomahto, whether you consider the tomato a fruit or a vegetable, one thing is for sure, tomato dishes are an essential for men – several studies have supported the link between lycopene in tomatoes and the prevention of prostate cancer. Obviously all of us, young and old will benefit from these fruits which are bursting with essential goodness – Vitamin C, fibre, folic acid, potassium and choline all help support heart health as well as other conditions. Tomatoes are also a great source of the antioxidants beta-carotene and lutein, which along with lycopene are vital for eye health. Combined with Nori(a seaweed), a high nutrient provider, this delicate dish is simply a bundle of health.
A southwest version of a classic American tomato soup. Serve with cornbread or garlic toast!!
This creamy and flavorful new potato salad is a great side dish with any summer BBQs.
Roasted Cherry Tomato & Garlic Perogies blend traditional perogies with sweet roasted tomatoes, garlic, and tangy capers. This dish is special for its vibrant flavors and visual appeal, making it perfect for any occasion.
This Pasta Salad with Cucumber, Tomato, and Feta was not something I had planned on blogging about. It merely came about because I had nothing to cook for dinner, save a package of gluten-free pasta I had picked up for emergencies and a variety of veggies from my CSA. Then my husband loved it so much that he had two helpings, and he insisted that I write about it. I’m trying to move my family towards a more grain-free existence, but sometimes I just don’t have it in me to think gourmet. Sometimes, we do the best that we can. All this is my way of saying that the amounts of ingredients here are really just approximations. I have no idea what exactly I put in here to make it taste so yummy. You’ll have to channel your inner Italian grandma, and just mix in ingredients until the food tastes good.
This delicious tomato and lentil soup recipe is super easy to make and full of nutrition. One bowl has only 264 calories, 19g of protein, 16g fibre, and is high in folate, magnesium, vitamin B, iron and potassium. What’s not to love? We like to serve this with a slice of our delicious wholemeal spelt bread.
Chili-Tomato Soup recipe
Fresh spring spinach simply dressed with olive oil and umami-packed ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan and pine nuts with pasta to make it a simple yet sophisticated picnic friendly salad.
Wildly popular with the vegetarian community, a Gazpacho is a chilled dish that over the years has had so many versions and interpretations making its way into our kitchens, recipe books and cooking shows. It’s the smoky flavour of this recipe that takes it to a whole new level – making it equally delicious served warmed or chilled. Don’t be intimidated by the need of smoking equipment, you can achieve similar results in your oven. And the addition of sweet apple? What a souper idea, yes please!
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