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Posted on 12 July 2008 by tomatocasual.com

Recipe: Roasted Beef Tomato

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By Thomas Cenci

Try this recipe for a great dish that’s not only healthy but full of flavor and will still leave you with room for dessert (if you don’t mind not being healthy).

Ingredients:
• 1 Beef tomato
• Half a ball of mozzarella
• 2 tablespoons of pesto
• Hand full of roquette leaves (or other salad)
• Olive oil Read the rest of this entry »

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Posted on 07 July 2008 by tomatocasual.com

Recipe: Patatas Bravas

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By Thomas Cenci

Patatas Bravas is classic Spanish dish which literally means “fierce potatoes.”

As with most tapas dishes, each recipe will vary from each bar or household all believing they have the best.

So try this version of Patatas Bravas with a glass of chilled white wine and see how you get on, remembering that you can add or take away as much paprika and chilli as you want.

Ingredients:
* 3 tbsp olive oil
* 1 small onion , chopped Read the rest of this entry »

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Posted on 03 July 2008 by tomatocasual.com

Michael’s Super-Secret Raw Tomato Sauce Recipe

By Michael Nolan

I don’t think I have mention this on Tomato Casual as of yet but I was a vegetarian for eleven years, four of which I lived a strict raw foods vegan diet.

This is a recipe that I created out of my desire to recreate the pasta dishes I loved so much without breaking the guidelines of my diet at the time.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 pounds of fresh, ripe tomatoes (about three large or five medium)
  • 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons of olive oil (Extra Virgin if possible)
  • 1/4 cup of fresh herbs (basil, oregano and chives are my favorites)
  • sea salt and cayenne pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
If you feel the need, peel the tomatoes (I never do). You can Read the rest of this entry »

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Posted on 30 June 2008 by tomatocasual.com

Tomato Consommé

Tomato ConsommeBy Thomas Cenci

If you’re fed up of throwing away all your old rotting tomatoes, or any leftovers you may have, then this is the recipe for you.

It makes a delicious clear consommé or stock out of all your old tomatoes, which can be used for so many occasions, from tomato soup shots at your next canapé party, or a refreshing barbecued shrimp and tomato consommé on that hot summer’s day.

It’s easy to prepare and requires no cooking at all, sound good? Then just follow the recipe and enjoy.

Ingredients:
• 1kg of any old tomatoes (the softer and more bruised the tomatoes are, the better) Read the rest of this entry »

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Posted on 28 June 2008 by tomatocasual.com

Recipe: Cherry Tomato and Avocado Salsa

By Thomas Cenci

Avocados are now ripe in abundance and it’s time to make that famous duo of tomato and avocados.

From salads to salsas, it’s a classic combination that we all love.

Ingredients:
• 1 ripe avocado
• ½ small onion
• 1 small red chilli
• 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
• 2 tsp caster sugar
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and chopped
• 15 cherry tomatoes, quartered Read the rest of this entry »

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Posted on 22 June 2008 by tomatocasual.com

Recipe: Nicoise Salad

By Thomas Cenci

The Nicoise salad - so simple but yet so tasty.

And what better way to eat a nice and healthy salad than go for one with the works.

You can eat it by itself or serve it with a lovely piece of fish such tuna, salmon or bass. Try putting some hot chicken and bacon pieces through as well (not as healthy but just as mouth watering).

Ingredients:
• 2 boiled eggs
• 2 cooked new potatoes Read the rest of this entry »

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