Archive for the ‘Salsas & Other Condiments’ Category

Pickled Green Tomatoes

Monday, October 20th, 2008

What a great way to use those green tomatoes that never made it to season! Perfect for appetizers, as a side for a sandwich instead of regular pickles, and our favorite: chopped as a relish.  We have also used firm red ones with the same great result. They do take a ...

Tomato And Pepper Salad

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

This salad is a cinch to make! The lovely fresh taste of peppers combined with tomatoes and onions for a pleasant and refreshing surprise. It makes good use of those "less than perfect" tomatoes and peppers The flavors and texture of this salad makes it the great partner to grilled and roasted meats. Ingredients: (4 servings) 8 ...

Oven Dried Tomatoes

Monday, October 13th, 2008

We have no idea why, but this year we had the ugliest tomatoes ever! They tasted perfect, but the shape was a bit off. We also found a great deal on perfectly shaped Roma Tomatoes. Big or small. ugly or perfect , Oven drying is a great way to preserve tomatoes, and ...

Green Tomato Jam

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

Well it's the end of the season and we are left with tons and tons of little green tomatoes!  What to do with  all these green tomatoes? We could pickle them, make green tomato salsa, make fried green tomatoes or...JAM????  Sure! we tried our regular recipes for tomato jam, hoping that with a little extra sugar ...

Lemongrass Salsa

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

Talk about fusion cuisine! Lemongrass is a wonderful herb ( technically a grass) ;  it  is typically used  to flavor dishes in South East Asian cuisine. So what is it doing in a Salsa?  Normally, I would use lime to brighten the dish; but one day, I made salsa and hadn't a lime in sight! Low and ...