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How to Use Tomatoes

July 28, 2020

How to Store Store uncut tomatoes at room temperature, away from light with stem side down. Storing in the refrigerator can reduce the quality of tomatoes, so they are best to enjoy ripe. After cutting tomatoes, store in the refrigerator and use within 3-4 days. To freeze, clean tomatoes and […]

Vegetable Recipes

Tomato Cucumber Salad

April 14, 2020

This Tomato Cucumber Salad is a quick and easy summer salad recipe. Serves: 10 Ingredients: 4 scallions, chopped 2 cucumbers (~3 cups), thinly sliced 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 large tomatoes 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt Fresh ground pepper, to […]

Grain Recipes

Tabbouleh

April 9, 2020

Tabbouleh is a type of Mediterranean salad made with bulgar wheat and flavored with fresh mint, parsley, garlic and lemon. Try it today! Serves: 8 Ingredients: 2 cups cooked bulgur wheat 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup chopped mint 1 cup chopped […]