Gastronomous

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 at around $4 for a 10 oz bag, they make a lot of money- saving sense!

Best of all, they can be used to enhance flavor of salsas, stews, sauces and soups.  We’ve tried them in tapenade, sandwiches and salads. 

2 lbs ripe roma (AKA plum) tomatoes tips off halved or any other meaty tomatoes
2 tsp. salt
2 Tbs. sugar
4 Tbs. olive oil
1 tsp. fresh thyme

Place tomatoes on a baking rack skin side down, sprinkle the salt, sugar and fresh thyme.
Drizzle on olive oil.
Place rack in oven at low temperature (200 degrees). Let it cook for 4 hours, or till dried to your liking.