Categories
Condiments & Preserves French Gluten Free Recipes Side Dish Vegetarian

Summer Harvest Ratatouille

This classic French stew is best when made when fresh fresh tomatoes, zucchinis, eggplant, bell peppers and onions are in season.

Categories
Food Culture Superfoods Top Favourites

10 Best Fresh Tomato Recipes

If you’re looking for some inspiration and a little variety, why not try some of these all-time favourite fresh tomato recipes from around the world.

Categories
Appetizers Recipes Soup Spanish Vegetarian

Gazpacho with Garden Ripe Tomatoes

Your garden’s summer tomatoes at their juiciest, blended with cucumber, seasonal fruit, onion, garlic and Spanish seasonings.

Categories
Appetizers Condiments & Preserves Gluten Free Mexican Recipes Vegetarian

Pico de Gallo – Traditional Mexican Salsa

This chopped tomato, onion, lime, cilantro blend is served fresh as a popular Mexican appetizer and condiment. If you’ve been to Mexico, then you know the routine when first sitting down in most restaurants.  The waiter takes your drink order then while you are looking over the menu, you are offered some fresh salsa with…

Categories
Beef Italian American Main Course Pasta Recipes

Fettuccine with Fresh Marinara & Meatballs

When garden ripe tomatoes are in season, let them punctuate this easy and delicious fresh tomato sauce with a few exclamation points!!!  I try to use fresh, seasonal ingredients as much as possible since the flavour and nutrients are at their greatest.  This dish works with both vegetarians or carnivores as the meatballs are served…

Categories
Recipes Soup Spanish Vegetarian

Gazpacho Andaluz

This chilled vegetable soup is perfect for a summertime al fresco lunch or as an appetizer with dinner on the patio. As ancient as the fabled region of Andalusia on the Iberian peninsula, Gazpacho is said to date back to Roman times. Before blenders and refrigeration, this nutritious vegetable dish was originally made by grinding…

Categories
Main Course Mexican Recipes Side Dish Vegetarian

Vegetarian Chili

Chocked with kidney beans, black beans, tomatoes, peppers and corn, this is one hearty and healthy “chili sin carne”. Serve in a taco bowl topped with cheese.

Categories
Appetizers Italian Recipes

Bruschetta

Garden-fresh tomatoes and basil are the stars of this popular dinner party appetizer.

Categories
Lamb Main Course Middle Eastern Recipes

Lebanese Lamb & Green Bean Stew

This recipe combines some common middle eastern ingredients and is based on the traditional stewed green bean dish called Loubieh Ruz.