Tomato, Tomahto

Our tomatoes runneth over

this time of year~

However you say it or slice it,

nothing says summer

like a garden fresh tomato!

In addition to the requisite BLT,

we enjoy tomatoes served

in a simple & light summer salad~

 Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio Salad~

Heirloom tomatoes~ sliced extremely thin~ with onion, capers, shaved parmesan, basil, olive oil, salt & pepper.

You can also add pine nuts, shaved fennel, or balsamic vinegar~ whatever ingredients you prefer.

I found a recipe from Food Network for

Heirloom Tomato Pie last year.

It is labor intensive, but Oh-So-Good and a favorite

for us when tomatoes runneth over!

Food Network’s recipe has a cornmeal crust which we love, but you could use a prepared pie crust to save prep time.

I usually make the crust a day in advance or the morning of, and wrap the pastry disk in plastic, refrigerating until I’m ready to make the pie.

I decided to make individual pies

or tarts with the recipe and

4.75-inch Wilton Tart/Quiche Pans.

To save time, I caramelize the onion a day or two in advance, for the filling. I also mix my other filling ingredients in advance and set aside in the refrigerator until I’m ready to assemble.

Food Network’s directions call for slicing tomatoes, tossing with salt and placing in a colander to drain for 30 minutes.

I have better luck placing tomato slices on layers of paper towels and leaving them to stand, occasionally replacing the paper towels for an 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

What I love about this tomato pie recipe besides the cornmeal crust, is that is not too mayonnaise-y, only 1/4 cup in the filling along with the onion, shredded mozzarella and manchego cheese, bread crumbs, and herbs~ chopped chives, parsley, and thyme.

The recipe made five individual 4″ pies or tarts.

You can find the printable recipe from Food Network here.

 If your tomato cup runneth over, try this recipe!

It’s ideal too for those heirlooms that won’t win any beauty contests but are full of flavor :)

    If you’re still craving tomatoes,

 you can dine with them, here.

“Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each.”

~Henry David Thoreau

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