Pita Bread Salad with Cucumbers, Tomatoes & Herbs

Ingredients 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, cut into small dice Salt and ground black pepper 4 pita breads, 6-inch size, several days old, torn into 1/2-inch pieces 1 pint cherry tomatoes, chopped 6 scallions, trimmed, sliced thin, including 2-inches of green 1/4 cup minced fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro or parsley leaves

Tomato Basil Relish

Ingredients 1 cup seeded and chopped plum tomatoes 1/3 cup chopped red onion 3 tablespoons (drained) chopped sun-dried tomatoes 2 tablespoons prepared balsamic vinegar and oil dressing 1 teaspoon prepared basil pesto. Directions Combine all ingredients. Team up with grilled chicken or fish.

Herbed Tomato Juice

Ingredients 25 lb. ripe tomatoes (about 75 medium) Bottled lemon juice or citric acid Fresh dill, parsley or basil 6 (32 oz.) quart or 12 (16 oz.) pint glass preserving jars with lids and bands Directions Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Set

Grilled Halibut Steaks with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Ingredients 2 1/2 large ripe tomatoes, diced 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 4 8 oz. halibut steaks 3 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon garlic, minced Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste Directions Put diced tomato into mixing bowl.

Cherry Tomato Mozzarella Sauté

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped shallots 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes Directions In large skillet, sauté shallots, garlic and thyme in oil until tender. Add tomatoes, salt

Tomato and Avocado Egg Salad

Ingredients 6 hard-cooked eggs, sliced* 2 avocados, chopped 1 cup chopped tomato 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro Spinach or lettuce leaves Dressing: 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sour cream 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Directions Mix dressing ingredients in small

Hearty Tomato Rice Soup

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 lb. hamburger 1 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1 large can tomatoes 2 1/2 cups water 2 beef bouillon cubes 1/3 cup dry rice Salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon fresh basil or half teaspoon dried 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced or 1/2

Mushrooms Stuffed with Sun-Dried Tomato

Ingredients 24 mushrooms (about 2 1/2 pounds), stems removed and chopped fine, reserving 1 cup, and the caps left whole 12 oz. sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, reserving 4 T. of the oil, and tomatoes minced 1/3 cup finely chopped shallot 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic Pinch of crumbled dried thyme 3 tablespoons heavy

Sun Dried Tomatoes

Tomato Cocktail

Ingredients 6 quarts tomatoes, cut in pieces; don?t peel 6 small onions, chopped fine (can use 1 ½ cups dried, chopped onion) 3 stalks celery, chopped fine 3 tablespoons salt 6 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon pepper 15 whole cloves 1 1/2 cups water 6 tablespoons lemon juice 4 tablespoons vinegar Directions Bring tomatoes, onion, celery,