Lycopene and sunshine
This is what summer tastes like.... 2012 © Diana Shay Diehl 101 ways to use tomatoes.....here are just a few of my every day favorites - less than 30 minutes prep/cook time: Place tomato halves on broiler pan Brush with olive oil Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and ground pepper (garlic, too, if you wish) Lightly broil *We ate tomatoes this way for 'brekkie' in New Zealand every morning Place thick slices of tomato on a platter Lay one fresh basil leaf on each Place a thin slice of fresh mozzarella on each Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar Add fresh ground pepper/sea salt if you wish *My favorite summer caprese salad Cut up a tomato Sprinkle with garlic and olive oil Add fresh ground pepper/sea salt *My favorite 'quickie' for lunch Saute 5-8 diced tomatoes in olive oil and LOTS of garlic Add fresh ground pepper/sea salt When the tomatoes are 'saucy', add fresh basil until it wilts Toss with fresh cook