Tomato

The art of savoring this sun-ripened fruit!The tomato is grown around the world and appreciated for its versatility but more importantly for its deliciousness. Lush, juicy, bursting with flavor, the tomato shines in soups, salads and salsas, and as a surprise ingredient in classic desserts such as cakes and clafoutis. Even your own homemade ketchup! This sun-ripened fruit lends itself to most culinary whims whether you cook it into a delectable pasta sauce, chop it raw into gazpacho, or stuff or slice it into tians or tatins. This book features: The fascinating history of the tomato, which is one of the most celebrated ingredients in the world. Over 70 recipes, classics and new twists, with tomatoes as the star attraction: Tomato Sauce, Tomato Confit, Oven-Dried Tomatoes, Gazpacho, Bruschetta, Red Pesto with Oven-Dried Tomatoes, Spicy Tomato Chips, Fattoush, Chicken Cacciatore, Veal Marengo, Penne alla Puttanesca, Olive and Zucchini Loaf, Cherry Tomato Clafoutis, Vegetable Tian, Tomato Tatin and many other delicious recipes. Chefs' tips for cooking like a pro and getting local and international dishes right every time.The versatility of tomatoes knows no bounds!