Asparagus Frittata

Asparagus Frittata makes 1 large casserole dish (approximately 6 servings)

5 cloves garlic, sliced 1 Vidalia onion, rougly diced 2 Tablespoons butter 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 bunches of asparagus, well-washed & cut into 1 inch pieces 2 ripe Juliet or Roma tomatoes, roughly diced 4 Tablespoons […]

The End of the 2012 Garden?

This might not be the end. But, it’s sure to be the last big basket.

Baked Tomato Penne

Tomatoes On Top

Baked Tomato Penne makes 1 casserole

1lb bag penne, cooked al dente 4 cups chunky tomato sauce 1 large container whole milk ricotta 1 big bunch fresh basil, well-washed 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated

To Top: 1/4 […]

Chunky Tomato Sauce

It’s almost the end of tomato season. So, I don’t want to waste a single tomato. It’s time for some tomato sauce.

Chunky Tomato Sauce makes 5-6 cups

5 heaping cups ripe whole tomatoes, washed and cored 1 giant Vidalia onion, roughly diced extra virgin olive […]

Cantaloupe Blossoms & Melons

…almost ready

Corn Chowder

The secret to this dish is baking the tostadas. The deep roasty toasty goodness of crispy corn tostada crumbs adds another layer of flavor. Brush fresh corn tortillas with olive oil or peanut oil and roast under moderately high heat (400 degrees F) until they’re deep dark golden brown and […]

Black Krim Tomato Sandwich

My First Black Krim Of The Season

This mammoth beauty demands attention. Is there a better way to honor your garden (or local farmer’s market) then to showcase the delicious flavors of summer? I don’t think so. Eat these beauties now. Far too soon, they’ll be gone.

Garden 2012

Garden 2012

Even with the hottest summer we’ve ever known in Atlanta, the tomatoes still manage to do their thing. Some are thriving… others surviving. Some are surviving better than others. The juliets and black cherries are gorgeous. And, the one lone Black prince has already produced more […]

Meatball Sub Sauce

Until my tomatoes ripen, I’m still using canned tomatoes.

Garden Fresh Meatball Sub Sauce Makes 1 big pot

2 – 28 oz. cans Sclafani crushed tomatoes 1 cup sun dried tomatoes packed in oil 1 large Vidalia onion, finely diced 6 cloves garlic, sliced 1/4 lb […]

Tomato Salad

The First Bush Goliath (with a handful of Sweet ‘N Neat & Juliet)

The first batch of tomatoes must go into a salad. It’s not an option.

Home Grown Tomatoes & Basil

They were made for each other.

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