Vegetables: Tomatoes
They may be American, but Italian cooking wouldn't be the same without them.
Anthony's Mediterranean Tomato Salad
A quick, easy tomato salad that's perfect for a refreshing lunch or picnic.
A quick, easy tomato salad that's perfect for a refreshing lunch or picnic.
Tomatoes Stuffed with Bell Peppers -- Pomodori Ripieni di Peperone
Tomatoes Stuffed with Bell Peppers -- Pomodori Ripieni di Peperone: Both tomatoes and bell peppers are refreshing, and when you add some mozzarella to the mix the results are fine indeed.
Tomatoes Stuffed with Bell Peppers -- Pomodori Ripieni di Peperone: Both tomatoes and bell peppers are refreshing, and when you add some mozzarella to the mix the results are fine indeed.
Zesty Plum Tomatoes -- Perine Piccanti
Zesty Plum Tomatoes, or Perine Piccanti: Perine are also known as pomodori San Marzano in Italy, because the variety originally came from San Marzano, on the flanks of Mount Vesuvius, and for the most part they become tomato sauce -- they're perfect for it, and a good marinara made with them is like nothing else. However, they work very nicely here stuffed.
Zesty Plum Tomatoes, or Perine Piccanti: Perine are also known as pomodori San Marzano in Italy, because the variety originally came from San Marzano, on the flanks of Mount Vesuvius, and for the most part they become tomato sauce -- they're perfect for it, and a good marinara made with them is like nothing else. However, they work very nicely here stuffed.
Tomato Bavarian Cream -- Bavarese ai Pomodori
Tomato Bavarian Cream, or Bavarese ai Pomodori: You'll want good sun-ripened tomatoes here, and the results will be extremely refreshing.
Tomato Bavarian Cream, or Bavarese ai Pomodori: You'll want good sun-ripened tomatoes here, and the results will be extremely refreshing.
Piemontese Stuffed Tomatoes -- Pomodori Ripieni
Though stuffed tomatoes may be more common to the south than the north, there are variations on the theme throughout the Peninsula. This recipe is Piemontese, and boasts innumerable variations. In many households the tomatoes are topped with bagnèt vert rather than mayonnaise, and some families simply fill the tomatoes with a mixture of bagnèt vert and mashed hard-boiled egg yolk.
Though stuffed tomatoes may be more common to the south than the north, there are variations on the theme throughout the Peninsula. This recipe is Piemontese, and boasts innumerable variations. In many households the tomatoes are topped with bagnèt vert rather than mayonnaise, and some families simply fill the tomatoes with a mixture of bagnèt vert and mashed hard-boiled egg yolk.
Meatless Stuffed Tomatoes -- Pomodori Farciti di Magro
Pomodori Farciti di Magro, or Meatless Stuffed Tomatoes: Before Vatican II the Catholic Church decreed that people were not to eat meat on Fridays or other select days throughout the year. This meant much fish was consumed, guaranteed the popularity of baccalà inland where fresh fish rarely arrived (especially in the country), and gave the chefs of the wealthy further incentive to devise tasty meatless dishes for their masters.
Pomodori Farciti di Magro, or Meatless Stuffed Tomatoes: Before Vatican II the Catholic Church decreed that people were not to eat meat on Fridays or other select days throughout the year. This meant much fish was consumed, guaranteed the popularity of baccalà inland where fresh fish rarely arrived (especially in the country), and gave the chefs of the wealthy further incentive to devise tasty meatless dishes for their masters.
Roman Tomatoes with Rice -- Pomodori col Riso
Stuffed tomatoes are a universal dish, and rice is one of the most common fillings. This particular version is Roman, and as a variation you can use pasta instead of rice.
Stuffed tomatoes are a universal dish, and rice is one of the most common fillings. This particular version is Roman, and as a variation you can use pasta instead of rice.
Neapolitan Tomatoes & Rice -- Pomodori col Riso
This is a classic Neapolitan way to stuff tomatoes; they'll work well as either an antipasto or a side dish, and can be served wither hot or cool. To serve 6 you'll need...
This is a classic Neapolitan way to stuff tomatoes; they'll work well as either an antipasto or a side dish, and can be served wither hot or cool. To serve 6 you'll need...
Roasted Stuffed Tomatoes -- Pumarou a Grattè
Breadcrumbs are a common stuffing for tomatoes and there are many variations. This one is Sicilian. These will work well as an antipasto or side dish, and will serve 6.
Breadcrumbs are a common stuffing for tomatoes and there are many variations. This one is Sicilian. These will work well as an antipasto or side dish, and will serve 6.
Sun Dried Tomatoes -- Pimmaduori Siccati
Sun dried tomatoes are a standard South Italian antipasto and ingredient, and are also easy to make. This particular recipe is Calabrian; before you begin check the weather forecast because you'll need several days of hot dry weather with intense sunlight.
Sun dried tomatoes are a standard South Italian antipasto and ingredient, and are also easy to make. This particular recipe is Calabrian; before you begin check the weather forecast because you'll need several days of hot dry weather with intense sunlight.
Salted Tomatoes -- Pimmaduori Salati
This is Calabrian, and is A Calabrian recipe. It's in many ways a throwback to the days before refrigeration, but will work well as an antipasto or side dish to go with mildly flavored meats or fish.
This is Calabrian, and is A Calabrian recipe. It's in many ways a throwback to the days before refrigeration, but will work well as an antipasto or side dish to go with mildly flavored meats or fish.
Calabrian Stuffed Tomatoes -- Pimmaduori Chjini
This recipe is Calabrian. It calls for ripe tomatoes you should dry yourself; before you begin check the weather forecast because you'll need several days of hot dry weather with intense sunlight.
This recipe is Calabrian. It calls for ripe tomatoes you should dry yourself; before you begin check the weather forecast because you'll need several days of hot dry weather with intense sunlight.
Insalata Caprese
Insalata Caprese is gloriously simple, and so good that one would have to invent it if the Campanians hadn't already seen to it. It does require perfect ingredients, however: Sun-ripened tomatoes and basil, and good Mozzarella, from buffalo (not bison) milk if possible, and excellent olive oil. Food fit for a king!
Insalata Caprese is gloriously simple, and so good that one would have to invent it if the Campanians hadn't already seen to it. It does require perfect ingredients, however: Sun-ripened tomatoes and basil, and good Mozzarella, from buffalo (not bison) milk if possible, and excellent olive oil. Food fit for a king!
Marinated Tomatoes -- Pomodori Marinati
This is a picnic dish, and to be honest I'm not sure why the tomatoes are called marinated since it only takes about 15 minutes to do. To serve 4 you'll need:
This is a picnic dish, and to be honest I'm not sure why the tomatoes are called marinated since it only takes about 15 minutes to do. To serve 4 you'll need:
About Tomatoes
What could be tastier or more refreshing in summer?
What could be tastier or more refreshing in summer?
Tomatoes Stuffed with Tuna: Pomodori Ripieni al Tonno
Tuna fish and tomato go well year round, and become perfection in this tasty stuffed tomato recipe.
Tuna fish and tomato go well year round, and become perfection in this tasty stuffed tomato recipe.
Friselle with Tomatoes: Friselle coi Pomodori
Friselle, a special type of Puglian bread, are divine with fresh tomatoes and make a perfect light meal.
Friselle, a special type of Puglian bread, are divine with fresh tomatoes and make a perfect light meal.
Marinated Tomatoes, Pomodori Marinati
A quick, simple tomato salad that will be nice at a picnic or barbecue.
A quick, simple tomato salad that will be nice at a picnic or barbecue.
Caprese
All about one of the world's simplest and best salads (mozzarella, tomatoes & basil) and the indignities it suffers beyond the jeweled isle.
All about one of the world's simplest and best salads (mozzarella, tomatoes & basil) and the indignities it suffers beyond the jeweled isle.