Ingredients: Several medium tomatoes 1/2 pound of authentic mozzarella cheese one bunch, fresh sweet basil leaves olive oil salt and pepper to taste Preparation: Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella. Place them on a plate, alternating between tomato and cheese slices so you have an attractive arrangement. Drizzle with liberal amounts of olive oil and garnish heavily with fresh basil […]

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Ingredients: 3 quarts green tomatoes, chopped 1 quart ripe tomatoes, chopped fine 3 small bunches of celery, chopped very 1 quart small green cucumbers, chopped 6 medium-sized onions, chopped 1 large ripe cucumber, chopped 4 green peppers, chopped 7 cups vinegar 4 red peppers, chopped 1 teaspoon mustard 1 pound cabbage, chopped 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/3 cup salt 1 […]

  1. Pick heirloom seeds from the Tomato Collections or individual heirloom tomato plants.   2. Review our basic growing guide and consult our helpful experts for specific advice. Detailed tomato growing information for the hot house or home grower.   3. Enjoy your harvest with some of our delicious recipes (and share yours)! Order Heirloom Tomato Seeds   Tomato […]

  Ingredients: 5-6 hot jalapeño peppers (9-12 TAM mild) 1 gallon tomato, peeled 3 onions 4 bell peppers 3 cloves garlic 1/4 cup canning salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 cup white vinegar Preparation: Peel and cut up tomatoes. To peel tomatoes drop into boiling water, leave for 1 1/2 or 2 minutes, put into ice water. Chop other ingredients […]

  Ingredients: 6 pounds ripe Italian-type tomatoes 1 cup very finely minced onion 1/2 cup very finely minced celery 1 cup very finely minced carrots 1/2 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon sugar Ground white pepper to taste. Optional seasoning (any one of the following): 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 to […]

  Ingredients: This can be served as a side salad or as a relish on grilled burgers or chicken. 4 medium red and yellow (2 of each) heirloom tomatoes, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced into strips 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar […]

  Ingredients: 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 5-6 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped 1/3 cup basil leaves 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts plus extra for garnish salt fresh ground pepper Grated or shaved parmesan (Feel free to substitute another salty cheese) Preparation: Put oil and minced garlic in a microwave safe 1-quart bowl. Since […]