By Thomas Cenci

A perfect dish that can be made all year round, with so many different combinations and flavors possible it’s a popular choice for most dinners, try out this tomato risotto and tell us how you get on.

Ingredients:
• 5 oz risotto rice
• 2 oz tomato juice
• 2 oz sun dried tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato purée
• 2 oz chicken or vegetable stock Read the rest of this entry »

By Thomas Cenci

A great way to add something to those otherwise boring salads, dressings and sauces or anything else you might think needs a little more taste in it, once again this is another quick and easy recipe that you can prepare at home.

Ingredients:
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• sea salt and pepper
• 3 cloves Garlic, finely sliced
• 10 basil leaves
• 4 sprigs Thyme, leaves only
• 2 Bay leaves
• 16 plum tomatoes, peeled
• 1 tsp Sugar

Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 260.F and Line a baking tray with foil and drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil evenly over.
2. Sprinkle the oil with salt, pepper and half of the garlic. Read the rest of this entry »

By Thomas Cenci

Yes, tomato sherbet.

This is a great recipe for those of you with that sweet tooth and an eye for decoration and is one of my favourite things to use up any extra tomatoes lying around.

It’s very easy to make and can be stored for a long time, I use it to decorate plates and canapés for any parties I throw, but it can be used for any number of things, especially for impressing your friends with a funky new style to your cooking.

Ingredients:

• Tomatoes (the quantity or type doesn’t matter)
• Sugar Read the rest of this entry »

By Thomas Cenci

I love making pasta dishes, there simple and easy to make (most of the time) and you can do so much with them.

You don’t have to stick to the same old spaghetti, linguine or penne either, why not try making ravioli’s?

It’s easier than you might think, and what better ingredients to use than tomato and ricotta cheese, so just follow the recipe below and enjoy.

Ingredients:

For the pasta
• 3.5 oz pasta flour
• 4 egg yolks Read the rest of this entry »

By Thomas Cenci

Parmigiana di Melanzane is a classic Sicilian dish which is served on most households throughout Italy.

The combination of the tomatoes with the eggplant and two cheeses makes a mouth watering recipe and is a must for all who love to cook.

Ingredients:
• 1kg eggplant
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bunch fresh basil leaves Read the rest of this entry »

By Michael Nolan

Forget the ice cream and potato chips, any true southerner will tell you that the common bond between most comfort foods is the tomato.

Whether you fry ‘em when they’re green or slice ‘em when they’re ripe, tomatoes are one of the mainstays of the southern kitchen, a place where real comfort food is born. What follows are two of my personal favorites.

Macaroni and Tomatoes
When I was growing up one of my favorite dishes was also one of the most simple to make. It was called “Macaroni and Tomatoes”, and to be honest, no recipe is needed – except for Michelle Read the rest of this entry »