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MSC · 08-01-2011, 03:37 AM

That time of the year & our tomato plants pumping out 8 varieties, so trying to keep on top of it, just did 2 large trays of tomato confit, a few jars worth of tomato chutney and a baked spaghetti, Italian sausage and veggie casserole using fresh tomatoes.
Any suggestions for more ways to use tomatoes would be appreciated.

vitauta · 08-01-2011, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MSC

That time of the year & our tomato plants pumping out 8 varieties, so trying to keep on top of it, just did 2 large trays of tomato confit, a few jars worth of tomato chutney and a baked spaghetti, Italian sausage and veggie casserole using fresh tomatoes.
Any suggestions for more ways to use tomatoes would be appreciated.

looks to me like you are doing just magnificently. i don't have a recipe for you, but my mom made fresh tomato juice for us throughout tomato season. she had no recipe either, just blended tomatoes, strained the mixture, tasting, and dding seasonings the result was indescribably delicious--a frothy reddish coral concoction that still has me smacking my lips thinking about it....

joesfolk · 08-01-2011, 06:38 AM

I am so jealous! We just ate our first fresh tomatoe of the season and we won't be having an abundant supply since all of our plants are in containers this year. You might consider trying to make a nice thick catsup from roasted tomatoes. I'm sure you can google a good recipe.

Bolas De Fraile · 08-01-2011, 08:30 AM

Same here MSC ive got loads but I cant eat them

betterthanabox · 08-01-2011, 08:41 AM

Send them to me :) I have 4 Roma plants and 1 big boy. I don't really like Romas it seems :(

vitauta · 08-01-2011, 08:45 AM

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Same here MSC ive got loads but I cant eat them

that's beyond sad, bolas, that's downright obscene....

Robo410 · 08-01-2011, 09:09 AM

fried red tomatoes: buttermilk, flour, butter, pan (basil or oregano if desired with s and p)

tomato and cheese quesadillas

fresh tomato soup (hot or cold)

**Katie H** · 08-01-2011, 09:32 AM

Tuna-stuffed tomatoes. We had these for supper a couple of nights ago. Really, really delicious and amazingly filling. I added about 1/4 cup of shredded 4-cheese blend to the mixture. It really showcased the tomatoes and the tuna filling wasn't gloppy mayoniassey, which really went well with the fresh tomatoes.

JMediger · 08-01-2011, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Katie H

Tuna-stuffed tomatoes. We had these for supper a couple of nights ago. Really, really delicious and amazingly filling. I added about 1/4 cup of shredded 4-cheese blend to the mixture. It really showcased the tomatoes and the tuna filling wasn't gloppy mayoniassey, which really went well with the fresh tomatoes.

Oh my! Those look delicious! I was going to suggest stuffing them too, we are fans of chicken salad. We also tend to eat quite a few grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches when they are really coming on.

vitauta · 08-01-2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Katie H

Tuna-stuffed tomatoes. We had these for supper a couple of nights ago. Really, really delicious and amazingly filling. I added about 1/4 cup of shredded 4-cheese blend to the mixture. It really showcased the tomatoes and the tuna filling wasn't gloppy mayoniassey, which really went well with the fresh tomatoes.

really liking the looks of this recipe--the incorporation of the tomato's pulp and seeds with the tuna--nice, fresh, simple combination of goodies, and NO mayo!

heading out to buy italian parsley....