tomatoes

Mix Up Salad Nicoise

by Lindsey September 21, 2011

Summer has officially ended, but our garden is still producing. The tomatoes are ripening like crazy and I bring a big bowl in each afternoon, still warm from the sun. I can’t think of a better way to use up the last few bits of summer’s bounty than in a classic Salad Nicoise. Good salads [...]

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Simple and Healthy Veggie Tostadas

by Two Peas March 24, 2010

I’m happy to introduce a new contributor to Make and Takes. Maria is here from Two Peas in Their Pod and will be sharing something yummy with us once a month. Welcome, Maria! I am thrilled to be a part of the Make and Takes team. I am looking forward to sharing some of my [...]

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Pesto with Sun Dried Tomatoes

by Lindsey February 24, 2010

I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait for it to be summer. I miss my garden and my tomatoes and the sun. Solution: sun dried tomatoes. They pack a punch of flavor that gets me by until it warms up again. By now, I’m sure everyone has heard of and probably tried these [...]

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Fresh Tomato Pesto Salad

by Marie September 2, 2009

As our garden is blooming and overflowing with tomatoes, I’ve been looking for some good recipes to use them with. My mother-in-law brought over this fresh Tomato Pesto Salad dish the other night. It was so yummy, I had to share it! Recipe: Tomato Pesto Salad 4 large tomatoes, cut into small chunks with their [...]

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