Zestytomatoes Recipes

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.

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 TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the soup, water and chili powder; heat through. Garnish with crackers or cheese if desired.

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 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.

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.

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.