Tons Of Tomatoes! Heat In The Kitchen

TONS OF TOMATOES!

chuckieb 13 years ago
So I have a major overload/excess/mountain of both regular and cherry tomatoes and it's at the point I'm battling the fruit flies over their domination. I know a lot of you have some awesome tomato recipes. Please refresh my memory or share new favourite ones I may not have seen before. I need to do something fast! :) Recipe Links much appreciated!
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lovebreezy 13 years ago said:

I don't have that many this year but in the past I've just blanched, removed the skin and froze them. I leave whole as I don't know what I will need them for later.

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chuckieb 13 years ago said:

Last year I read that you can just freeze a tomato whole without blanching so I did. I do find the skin is tough when you go to use it after though, so indeed I think blanching and removing the skin is the way to go. Thanks!

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Good4U 13 years ago said:

I am in the same dilemma and have been blanching and freezing them also. Just an easy tip for removing the skin. Cut the top off the tomato and score the other end like a star and the skin just about slides off by itself. Make lots of tomato soup and sauces and that is about it, barring going into the tedious process of making jams and things.

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wynnebaer 13 years ago said:

Tomato Couscous
Tomato And Asiago Cheese Dip
Roasted Tomato Soup
Tomato Topped Onion Bread
Mediterranean Cheese And Tomato Bites
Linguine With Tomato Cream Sauce
Tomato Basil And Couscous Salad
Killer Tomatoes
Spinach Stuffed Tomatoes
Orzo With Tomatoes And Arugula
Welsh Rarebit Over Tomatoes And Toast

~~Hope this helps~~

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chuckieb 13 years ago said:

Thanks for the tip Joce! I was thinking about sauces but don't feel like canning them!
Wow Corinne! LOVE the list. Thank you so much. Gonna roll up my sleeves and go through these. :)

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notyourmomma 13 years ago said:

Hot Tomato Hot Tomato
Tomato Crumble

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notyourmomma 13 years ago said:

http://www.canadianliving.com/food/quick_and_easy/arugula_and_bulgur_stuffed_tomatoes.php

really good looking recipe for late season tomatoes and it is vegetarian friendly to boot!!

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wynnebaer 13 years ago said:

Happy I could help!!

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Good4U 13 years ago said:

I forgot about this one Confit Tomatoes
http://www.therealistichousewife.com/bloody-mary-infused-vodka-recipe/
Well this beats all!!! LOL Then you won't care about the tomatoes:)

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chuckieb 13 years ago said:

Love the recipe name "Hot Tomato Hot Tomato" Tina. LOL. Excellent! I still actually have some of Laura's
Turkizo Sausage
that maybe I could use in that. Also LOVE that Tomato Crumble recipe. Nice and easy but looks super flavourful. The bulger stuffed tomatoes are lovely.
Thank you for reminding me about that Confit tomato recipe Joce. I, like you, have a ton of cherry tomatoes. And the vodka infused recipe is so cool. "The Realistic Housewife". LOL! Some people think of everything Honest to Goodness! :)
Thanks everyone. You've been a real help and a lot of fun. :)

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Good4U 13 years ago said:

LOL "The Realistic Housewife":-D
I just typed in tomato and some of these I am going to try for sure. I have a ton more of cherry tomatoes which are still growing and beefsteaks are starting to come out my ears! Plus a bunch of other varieties. Sometimes I just get tomatoed out!
Creamed Tomatoes

Scalloped Tomatoes Circa 1900

Crockpot Stewed Tomatoes

Heirloom Tomato Gratin

Zucchini Tomato Gratin

Cheesy Rice And Tomatoes

Potato Tomato And Onion Casserole

Tomato Pie

Southern Scalloped Tomatoes

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NPMarie 13 years ago said:

I blanch them until the skin is easy to peel, let cool, put in plastic containers, freeze them, then I take the tomatoes out of the plastic containers and use my Foodsaver to get an airtight seal..they last quite a while and there's no canning involved:)

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notyourmomma 13 years ago said:

Paula Deen's tomato pie is sinfully good. Take an humble tomato and make it decadent. Benjamin might just like it, too.

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