Tomato Recipes

Heirloom Tomato Relish makes a perfect accompaniment to brats, burgers, steaks, pulled pork, carnitas and much more

Using sun-dried tomatoes in a butter or a spread is the perfect way to get concentrated tomato flavor in the depths of Winter. Dry your own tomatoes with a dehydrator or use store-bought. For a tomato butter just mince the sun-dried tomatoes and stir them into softened butter. Easy and delish! Jump to: RECIPE | …

These fried green tomatoes were made with an heirloom tomato from our farm (HeathGlen Farm) called Aunt Ruby’s Green. Accompany them with a tangy crab remoulade, and you have Southern comfort food worthy of a high-end restaurant. Plate it as a stack for visual impact, or serve the fried tomatoes flat with crab salad spooned …

The Italians I know go all out for Winter holiday celebrations, and this show-stopping beef braciole (aka braciola) is often a centerpiece on the Southern Italian table. This Sicilian (Neapolitan) version includes pine nuts, prosciutto, parsley, garlic and cheese as the filling (raisins if you want the sweet flavor). It is served with high quality …

Low Carb Romesco Sauce – an excellent flavor enhancement to proteins and vegetables on a slow carb, low carb, or ketogenic lifestyle

Every fall at HeathGlen Organic Farm, I’m left with green tomatoes that won’t ripen before frost. This Korean-style kimchi is one of my favorite ways to use them. The firm texture of green tomatoes holds up perfectly to fermentation, and they absorb the spicy, garlicky brine beautifully. The result is a tangy, crunchy condiment that …

There are so many great ways to preserve fresh seasonal produce from your garden or the farmers’ markets (or your community grocer). Let’s have a look at 10 popular methods to preserve fresh seasonal produce for the Winter pantry, for using in cold-weather cooking. Jump to: Freezing | Dehydrating | Pickling | Canning | Salting …

Every fall at my Minnesota farm (HeathGlen Farm), I end up with green tomatoes that won’t ripen before frost. Quick pickling is my favorite solution. No canning equipment needed, ready in 24 hours, and they keep for a month in the refrigerator. This guide covers which green tomatoes work best (including heirloom varieties that stay …

The wrong tomato ruins a sandwich. Too much juice, too many seeds, and your carefully made BLT turns into a soggy mess by lunchtime. The solution is meaty slicer tomatoes: large, firm, with lots of flesh and small seed cavities. I’ve been growing heirloom tomatoes at HeathGlen Organic Farm since 1998, and these are my …

Grilled Scallops with Heirloom Tomato Jam is a unique and wonderful dinner when served over polenta or a corn puree

There is no comparison between the sad tasteless grocery store tomatoes of winter and the fresh summer tomatoes which are packed with umami, a bit of sweetness and a touch of acid. There is an option however for that fresh tomato taste in winter. Dehydrating tomatoes in their peak and then grinding them to a …

An heirloom tomato crostata (aka galette) is a beautiful, savory way to enjoy the best days of Summer tomatoes. The crust is an easy biscuit dough, but if you want truly quick and easy, pick up some store-bought pastry dough. Just be sure and use the tastiest, freshest tomatoes available, heirloom tomatoes if possible. Top …

While visiting our daughter in Andalusia Spain we discovered the ubiquitous “tomato bread”. Everywhere we went it was served as breakfast. All you need for this easy, flawless breakfast is a good tomato, some crusty bread, olive oil, and a clove of fresh garlic. Oh, and a box grater helps! Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients …

The basil pureed into the mayonnaise is the secret ingredient that takes this classic BLT over the top. Simple Summer fare that can’t be beat. Or enjoy any season throughout the year. Jump To: RECIPE | Grow Your Own Tomatoes How to Make the “Best” BLT If you’re going to keep the BLT simple and …

Low carb freezer tomato sauce made with end of the season fresh tomatoes can enhance low carb meals (like spaghetti & meatballs) all winter