Tomato
Water:
5
lbs. summer tomatoes (bruised are ok)
Rough
chop or pulse tomatoes in food processor for one minute. Put tomato
chunks in cheese cloth or fine meshed sive and allow to drain overnight.
You can use the tomato pulp in pasta sauce, chili or tomato ragu.
Use
tomato water in soups, sauces or rice dishes. Freeze unused water for
winter months for a little taste of summer.
Epic
gazpacho:
- 2
cups of small diced summer tomatoes
- 1
cup small diced of celery, cucumber and zuchinni
- 1
Tsp. Hot sauce
- 2
tbl. Olive oil
- 4
tbl. Rough chopped summer herbs (cilantro, basil or dill)
- Add
enough tomato water to cover
- Serve
chilled with spoonful of spa guacamole
Spa
guacamole:
- 1
ripe avocado
- 3
tbl. chopped cilantro
- 1
teaspoon fresh jalapeno
- Wine
of one scallion
- ½
cup shelled edamame
- Juice
of one lime
- Salt
and pepper
Mash
all ingredients together, but leave chunky. Enjoy
a summertime meal without heating up the kitchen!
