Tomatoes are delicious, nutritious, and versatile. They can be eaten raw or cooked, they can be added to soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes, pizza toppings, and even desserts. What else can you add them to? Tomatoes are grown worldwide, and they come from both tropical and temperate climates. There are over 100 varieties of tomatoes, …
How many times have you heard someone say something along the lines of “I don’t eat tomatoes because they are fruits” or “Tomatoes aren’t vegetables, they are berries”? There are some foods that are commonly thought of as either fruits or vegetables, but in reality, they fall somewhere between the two. This confusion has led …
Sauce or paste? Tomato sauce or tomato paste? There are two types of tomato sauces that you might come across at home. One type is the tomato paste, which is a thick paste made from crushed tomatoes. The other type is the tomato sauce, which is a thin liquidy mixture of chopped tomatoes. There are …
Frozen pie crust is available and it works great if you want an easy way to store a quick dessert. However, there are many things wrong with frozen pie crust. If you freeze tomatoes, it doesn’t hold up very well. This video explains why and how to make tomato pie without freezer burn. There are …
Are you confused between tomato puree and crushed tomatoes? They both sound similar, but they serve very different purposes. Tomato puree is a thick paste made from finely chopped or ground tomatoes. It’s often used as a base ingredient in soups, sauces, stews, casseroles, pasta dishes, and other types of food. On the other hand, …
Do you ever find yourself wondering if there’s anything better than tomato puree? Well, wonder no longer! Here are some alternatives to tomato puree that are sure to satisfy your cravings. Tomato puree is a thick, rich sauce that comes from tomatoes. It has a mild flavor and is used in soups, sauces, stews, and …
