Tomato Recipes
how to store tomatoes
Tomatoes keep well for several days in a cool, dry vegetable rack or larder.
how to prepare tomatoes
The preparation of tomatoes depends largely on the method of cooking. To skin tomatoes, either hold each tomato on a fork over a gas flame or under a grill until the skin blackens and splits, then skin; or place them in a basin, cover with boiling water, leave for 1 minute, and then drain and skin.
how to bake tomatoes
Halve the tomatoes. Brush with oil or dot with butter or margarine and season with salt and pepper. If liked, the tomatoes can be sprinkled with a little finely chopped tarragon or basil. Place in a greased ovenproof dish, cover, and bake in a moderate oven, 180°C, Gas 4, for about 20 minutes or until soft.
how to grill tomatoes
Halve the tomatoes, or if very small, leave whole and mark a cross in the bottom with a sharp knife. Dot with a little fat or brush with oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook under a fairly hot grill, turning once. Serve hot.
how to fry tomatoes
Halve the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and fry in hot fat for about 5 minutes, turning once. Remove from the fat with a fish slice and serve hot.
