Ingredients:

• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 4 slices Tuscan bread
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• Sea salt
• Fresh basil leaves

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Instructions:

1. Add the chopped tomatoes to a bowl and drizzle in olive oil. Toss the tomatoes and allow them to marinate for 10 minutes.
2. On a grill, toast the bread slices until they are golden brown. Take them out when ready and rub the bread slices with the raw garlic cloves.
3. Spread the tomatoes over each slice of bread. Sprinkle the basil leaves over each Bruschetta and drizzle with the remaining olive oil.

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Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 tins of whole peeled tomatoes
• 4 cups of vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup of tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt
• Black pepper
• 1/4 cup of heavy cream
• Fresh basil, chopped
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Croutons (optional)

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Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
2. Pour in whole peeled tomatoes, vegetable broth, and tomato paste. Stir to combine. Add dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
3. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Remove the bay leaf from the soup.
4. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the mixture to a blender in batches and blend until smooth. If desired, stir in heavy cream for added creaminess. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
5. Serve the comforting tomato soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh basil, grated Parmesan cheese, and croutons if desired.

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Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Sun-dried tomatoes are a classic Mediterranean treat which results in a sweet and flavorful topping for salads and pizza alike. If you really love the flavor, you can eat them on your own as well! Don’t stress if you can’t use the sun to dry tomatoes where you live, as this can also be done in the oven.

Tomato Toast

Do you like having toast in the morning? If so, why not put the jams and jellies to the side and try out a savory tomato toast before you head out to work? Adding a couple of thick tomato slices along with olive oil and sea salt is a great way to put a spin on this classic breakfast item.

Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried green tomatoes are a Southern United States favorite that is made by taking an underripe “green” tomato, coating it in batter, and frying it in hot oil. Fried green tomatoes are one of our favorite side dishes and appetizer options of all time!

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Tomatoes and cucumbers are the star players in this refreshingly delicious salad which you are sure to enjoy. Here’s how to make it!

Ingredients

• 2 ripe tomatoes, medium-sized
• 1 large cucumber
• 1 small red onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons black pepper

Instructions

• The first thing you’ll want to do is cut the tomatoes and cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces. Once you’re done with this step, place them into a large bowl.
• Next, go ahead and slice the red onion into thin, almost transparent slices and add to the bowl along with the tomatoes and cucumber.
• Sprinkle salt and black pepper on the ingredients, and then add the olive oil and red wine vinegar. Stir thoroughly, ensuring that the secondary ingredients blend together to make a sort of vinaigrette.
• Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place into your refrigerator to allow the salad to cool and for the vegetables to absorb the vinaigrette that you’ve created. After a couple of hours, your salad is chilled and ready to serve. Enjoy!

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Ingredients:

• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 4 slices Tuscan bread
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• Sea salt
• Fresh basil leaves

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Instructions:

1. Add the chopped tomatoes to a bowl and drizzle in olive oil. Toss the tomatoes and allow them to marinate for 10 minutes.
2. On a grill, toast the bread slices until they are golden brown. Take them out when ready and rub the bread slices with the raw garlic cloves.
3. Spread the tomatoes over each slice of bread. Sprinkle the basil leaves over each Bruschetta and drizzle with the remaining olive oil.

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The post How to Make Traditional Tomato Bruschetta appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

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Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 tins of whole peeled tomatoes
• 4 cups of vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup of tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt
• Black pepper
• 1/4 cup of heavy cream
• Fresh basil, chopped
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Croutons (optional)

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Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
2. Pour in whole peeled tomatoes, vegetable broth, and tomato paste. Stir to combine. Add dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
3. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Remove the bay leaf from the soup.
4. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the mixture to a blender in batches and blend until smooth. If desired, stir in heavy cream for added creaminess. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
5. Serve the comforting tomato soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh basil, grated Parmesan cheese, and croutons if desired.

The post Make A Comforting Tomato Soup This Winter appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Sun-dried tomatoes are a classic Mediterranean treat which results in a sweet and flavorful topping for salads and pizza alike. If you really love the flavor, you can eat them on your own as well! Don’t stress if you can’t use the sun to dry tomatoes where you live, as this can also be done in the oven.

Tomato Toast

Do you like having toast in the morning? If so, why not put the jams and jellies to the side and try out a savory tomato toast before you head out to work? Adding a couple of thick tomato slices along with olive oil and sea salt is a great way to put a spin on this classic breakfast item.

Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried green tomatoes are a Southern United States favorite that is made by taking an underripe “green” tomato, coating it in batter, and frying it in hot oil. Fried green tomatoes are one of our favorite side dishes and appetizer options of all time!

The post 3 Simple Yet Delicious Tomato Treats appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Tomatoes and cucumbers are the star players in this refreshingly delicious salad which you are sure to enjoy. Here’s how to make it!

Ingredients

• 2 ripe tomatoes, medium-sized
• 1 large cucumber
• 1 small red onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons black pepper

Instructions

• The first thing you’ll want to do is cut the tomatoes and cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces. Once you’re done with this step, place them into a large bowl.
• Next, go ahead and slice the red onion into thin, almost transparent slices and add to the bowl along with the tomatoes and cucumber.
• Sprinkle salt and black pepper on the ingredients, and then add the olive oil and red wine vinegar. Stir thoroughly, ensuring that the secondary ingredients blend together to make a sort of vinaigrette.
• Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place into your refrigerator to allow the salad to cool and for the vegetables to absorb the vinaigrette that you’ve created. After a couple of hours, your salad is chilled and ready to serve. Enjoy!

The post Try This Refreshing Tomato and Cucumber Salad appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.