Zippy Maters Tomatoes Recipes

ZIPPY 'MATERS ( TOMATOES )

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes into chunks.
• Stir together tomato and remaining ingredients; cover and chill 2 hours.

PORK CHOPS WITH TOMATO & FENNEL SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, add the tablespoon of oil. Add onions and fennel and saute for 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add the minced garlic and cook an additional minute. Add tomatoes, rosemary, oregano, thyme, and salt and pepper and simmer for ten to fifteen minutes.
• Whilst the sauce is cooking, about five minutes into simmering time, take the garlic clove and rub both sides of the chops. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook chops about 3-4 minutes on each side on grill, grill pan, or skillet. (I used a George Foreman and find 3 minutes per side perfect.) Allow meat to rest a minute before serving.

OUR VERY FAVORITE HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over low heat, warm the olive oil.
• Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for about a minute. If you're using dried oregano, add that along with the garlic. If you're using fresh, add it to the sauce at the end of the cooking time.
• Increase the heat to medium. Add the tomatoes, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
• Leave over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until boiling. Reduce heat to low for a nice simmer.
• Gently simmer uncovered for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in fresh oregano, if using that instead of dried.
• Allow the sauce to cool to a safe temperature and then, using an immersion blender or working in batches with a blender, puree sauce.
• Assemble pizza using your delicious homemade sauce, or refrigerate until ready to use. Keeps well in the fridge for about 4 days. I love to freeze this sauce in individual-pizza portions, too.

ZIPPY SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons of oil. Add tomatoes, chilies and 1 teaspoon salt. Simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, combine flour, pepper and remaining salt. Cut steak into serving-size pieces; dredge in flour mixture. In a skillet, brown steak on both sides in remaining oil. Transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Set aside half of the tomato mixture; pour remaining mixture over steak. Cover and bake at 325 degrees F for 2 hours or until meat is tender. Heat reserved tomato mixture and serve with steak.

ZIPPY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties.
• If grilling the hamburgers, coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill. Grill hamburgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F. Serve on buns.

ZIPPY TOMATO DRESSING

Steps:

• Place vinegar, water, tomato paste, oil, green onion, parsley, sugar, paprika, basil, thyme, lemon juice, pepper, garlic powder and salt in a blender container. Cover and blend at medium speed for 1 minute or until smooth. Pour into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes to develop flavor.Shake before using. Serve over Chicken Topopo Salad or on mixed salad greens or cottage cheese.