Ingredient: Tomatoes


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There is a by of a controversy about whether or joy to store your tomatoes in the fridge.  We here at CSA365 lean heavily towards not storing them in the fridge, leaving them on a countertop (not too close together) works well.

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These beauties were from Springdell plants grown in Jess’ Community Garden plot.

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If you find yourself with a surplus of cherry tomatoes in the summer (hard to believe, I know), cook them up with a little garlic and olive oil, and you’ll be amazed at how many you’ll devour.  Sarah roasts hers with a bit of honey, also quite delicious!    

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400 degrees in the oven with olive oil, coarse salt and pepper to taste, and 20 minutes later you have a way to devour those extra cherry tomatoes before they get squishy! (How’s that for a delectable run-on sentence?)  These sticky sweet beauties are filled with flavor, and you can literally sit and eat a ton.  Okay, maybe not a literal ton, but pretty close.  Don’t forget to scrape the syrup off the baking dish, that’s the best part!

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Another option is to leave them on your counter, visible to those walking by. As a quick and healthy snack, you’d be surprised by how many slowly disappear through the week.

 


Recipes Using Tomatoes

Ratatouille

The quintessential August recipe! This recipe from Alice Waters is Jess’ favorite at the moment. Taking the time to salt the eggplant removes any potential bitterness that may effect the overall flavor of the dish. (If you’re looking for fancy, there are many beautiful layered ratatouille versions out there as well.) This version uses a basil boquet that is removed after cooking, so you can get away with using basil that’s starting to bolt, making it a great end-of-season recipe!


Cherry Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa

Got tomatillos and cherries? This one’s for you! The peppers can range from mild to the hot habanero I used here, and all the ingredients are pretty flexible based on what you have and how you like it. Have fun making it your own!