
Mr. Tomato Head Hollow out a tomato, saving the top slice. Fill with cooked couscous mix, top with shredded basil, and cover partially with reserved tomato top, as shown. Rest black-olive slices on tomato ledge for eyes. Cut a piece of provolone cheese in the shape of a mouth and place it right on the tomato -- it'll stick.
Fancy Grilled Cheese Top a piece of sourdough bread with tomato slices, spinach, sliced white-cheddar cheese, and deli-style turkey. Spread another piece of bread with a little honey mustard. Sandwich together and brush with olive oil. Grill until cheese melts.
Greek Pasta Combine 1/2 pound cooked penne with 2 fresh chopped tomatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1 tablespoon each fresh oregano and dill, and 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts.
Pesto Green Beans Cook green beans for 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and toss with tomato wedges and store-bought pesto.
Easy Antipasto Arrange tomato slices in a shallow dish. Top with fresh minced garlic and balsamic vinegar.
Heirloom Tart Line a 9-inch tart pan with refrigerated piecrust and trim to fit. Cover the entire crust with aluminum foil and bake at 450 degrees F. for 8 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes. Layer crust with provolone cheese slices, a mixture of 1/2 cup light mayo and 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, and overlapping slices of colorful heirloom tomatoes. Bake at 375 degrees F. for about 25 minutes.
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Don't use aluminum foil for anything! The aluminum soaks into the food and then when consumed it goes through the body and collects in the brain. Use parchment paper that you can get in the baking section. I am for the high quality of life that is a better service to mankind than an unstable mind and body. Lets work together and spread the word... Happy New Year 2012
1/3/2012 08:06:59 AM Report AbuseI joined a CSA this year to promote healthier eating in our family. It is the parent's job to provide great food to our kids. Thanks to Parents for the fun ideas!
7/20/2011 12:59:18 PM Report AbuseI've loved tomatoes since I could walk! There's family stories that I ate so many tomatoes I got blisters on my lips. My son just turned a year old and he's chowing on raw broccoli, green beans and carrots! We eat veggies at every meal and they're the first thing he eats.
7/3/2011 12:23:39 AM Report AbuseI think it all has to do with what your kids are used too, I can honestly say my kids eat every vegetable there is out there, of course they do not love them all, but they do most. I started them on veggie and fruit finger foods from baby on... and no I am not just lucky, I have 4 kids ranging 10 to 2 months, I just set the right example. Healthy parents, healthy kids!!! And they LOVE tomatoes
11/3/2010 06:30:39 PM Report AbuseV8 Fusion/our older kids and whole family love this stuff.
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