Zesty Tomatoes Recipes

ZESTY MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain.
• Microwave VELVEETA and tomatoes in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 min. Stir in milk.
• Add macaroni to VELVEETA sauce; stir to evenly coat.

ZESTY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
• Toss tomatoes, butter, garlic, and thyme together in a bowl; pour onto prepared baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven until tomatoes are slightly charred and have reduced in size, about 1 hour.
• Transfer tomato mixture to a blender; add black pepper and kosher salt. Blend until smooth.

ZESTY TOMATO SOUP FOR ONE

Steps:

• In a food processor or a blender, puree the tomato and onion. Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan. Stir in the vegetable juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and then let simmer for about 10 minutes. Serve hot topped with your favorite cheese or fresh bread.

ZESTY STEWED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cross cut tomatoes on top and bottom.
• In a large pot, boil for 3-5 minutes.
• Remove tomatoes and place in a colander (make sure colander is inside a bowl to catch any juices).
• Cool tomatoes until they can be handled (tomatoes should still be warm).
• Using your thumb and a small knife, peel and core tomatoes over colander.
• Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients to pot.
• Cook over medium heat for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally and breaking up tomatoes while stirring.
• Allow to cool to room temperature if you are going to store in freezer.

ZESTY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Scald, peel and chop tomatoes; place in a kettle. Add remaining ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat 45 minutes, stirring often. Cool slightly; pack into freezer containers. Freeze up to 8 months.

LINDA'S ZESTY STEWED TOMATOES WITH ZUCCHINI, ONIONS AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Put zucchini in a med. sized pot, and add the can of chopped tomatoes and juice.
• Add onion, and green pepper, along with a couple of shakes of tabasco sauce, or a couple of shakes of red hot peppers, and salt and pepper, to taste.
• Cook for about 15 minutes. Make sure you don't cook too long, or veggies get mushy. They should have a little crunch to them.

ZESTY TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Fill Dutch oven with water; bring to boil. Meanwhile, cut small "x" in bottom of each tomato. Carefully add tomatoes to boiling water; cook 20 sec. Drain. Remove and discard peels and seeds from tomatoes. Finely chop tomatoes; set aside.
• Heat dressing in same pan on medium heat. Add onions; cook 5 min., stirring frequently. Add tomatoes; cook 20 min. or until thickened, stirring frequently.

ZESTY FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Sprinkle both sides of tomatoes with salt; let stand for 10 minutes. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs. In another shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, cheese, flour and seasonings. Pat tomatoes dry. Dip in eggs, then coat with cornmeal mixture., In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. Fry tomatoes, a few at a time, for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown, adding more oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

ZESTY TOMATO DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a small saucepan or skillet over medium. When it shimmers, add garlic and cook until fragrant and just beginning to turn golden, about 2 minutes.
• Add tomato sauce and 2 tablespoons water; simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and season to taste. Transfer to a bowl and serve warm. This sauce can also be made and refrigerated in an airtight container up to five days ahead. When ready to serve, gently reheat until warm.