Tomato recipe collection

Iceberg tomato pickles made from green tomatoes soaked in lime water, then preserved in a sweet spiced vinegar syrup with cloves, allspice, and cinnamon. A classic Southern canning recipe.

Imam Baldi, a Turkish stuffed eggplant with tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil, and oregano baked until soft and fragrant. A classic Mediterranean vegetable dish that's naturally vegan.

Impossible Creole pie layers crabmeat, okra, tomatoes, and green pepper under a self-forming Bisquick crust with eggs and milk. Vintage crustless pie with Louisiana flavor.

Impossible tuna pie with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and sweet pimento. The Bisquick batter settles during baking to form its own tender crust.

Rustic vegetable stew with eggplant, butternut squash, and potato, spiced with turmeric, cumin, and ginger, built on a base of deeply caramelized onions deglazed with red wine.

Quick curry soup with chicken, diced tomatoes, cream of celery soup, and half-and-half. A creamy, lightly spiced 30-minute soup using pantry staples for a fast weeknight dinner.

This is a very colorful and tasty arrangement of marinated and then skewered and grilled vegetables and fish. The marinade, called chermoulla, is a blend of fragrant seasonings, oil, and lemon juice. In this version I've suggested my favorite vegetables for kebabs. You should choose your own favorites; some other good choices are eggplants, mushrooms, and onions.

Indian potato curry with baby potatoes, coconut cream, garam masala, and fresh chili, served with a spiced onion relish and cooling cucumber raita. A complete vegetarian feast.

Boiled beef brisket baked with pinto beans, bacon, hot chilies, corn, and tomatoes in a ketchup-based sauce. A hearty, make-ahead brisket and bean dinner best served the next day over rice.

Iowa Thunder and Lightning Salad is a Midwest marinated vegetable salad with cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers in a sweet vinegar and honey dressing. Chills for 2 days for bold flavor.

Warm Italian rice salad with crispy parmesan chicken, fresh asparagus, spinach, and walnuts tossed in tangy vinaigrette.

Italian baked calzones stuffed with seasoned ground beef, sun-dried tomatoes, wilted spinach, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Hand-sealed pizza dough pockets that bake up golden and crisp.

Italian-seasoned barley cooked with onions, green pepper, garlic, tomatoes, and herbs. A low-fat vegetarian grain side dish that reheats well in the microwave.

Tuscan-style Italian cabbage soup with cannellini beans, pancetta, sage, and ham or sausage. Thickened with cornmeal for body. Rustic peasant cooking at its best.

Italian bean and barley casserole layered with sauteed zucchini, homemade tomato sauce, grated cheese, and wheat germ. A hearty vegetarian bake with a crunchy, golden topping.

Italian chili with ground beef, bulk sausage, zucchini, Italian green beans, and tomato sauce seasoned with Italian herbs and topped with parmesan. A hearty, bean-free twist on classic chili.