They are three of the most common ways to buy tomatoes, but are these three forms of tomato interchangeable? The Short Answer While all of these are tomatoes, they are prepared and canned differently. Diced tomatoes are chopped up, stewed tomatoes are chopped and cooked, and plum tomatoes are peeled whole tomatoes. The Long Answer Tomatoes […]
Is Tomato Paste Tomato Sauce?
They’re both tomato based so is rubbing some tomato paste on your meatballs the same as pouring tomato sauce over it? The Short Answer: No, tomato paste and tomato sauce are not the same. But tomato paste is a key ingredient in most tomato sauce. The Long Answer: As an Italian American, I scoffed when reading […]
What’s the Difference Between Tomato Soup, Cream of Tomato Soup, and Tomato Bisque?
They’re warm, liquid, and tomato based, but what is the difference between all three of these hot tomato dishes? The Short Answer: These three soups differ from one another based on several ingredients and preparation methods. The Long Answer: Tomato soup is often best enjoyed alongside a piping hot grilled cheese sandwich. It’s something I think […]
Are Tomatoes Vegetables?
Are tomatoes vegetables, or are they fruits? Scientists and lawmakers disagree. The Short Answer While many botanists insist that tomatoes are a fruit, the United States Supreme Court legally declared them a vegetable in the late 1800s. The Long Answer At some point we’ve all heard that Snapple bottle cap piece of trivia, “tomatoes aren’t […]
Is Bruschetta the Topping or the Bread?
Bruschetta is a favorite appetizer at dinner parties the world over. But does the word describe the bread or the toppings? The Short Answer The word bruschetta is describing the bread and not the toppings. The Long Answer As an Italian American, I’ve had my fair share of bruschetta. When I realized that this was […]
Classic Fried Green Tomatoes
Classic Fried Green Tomatoes are so delicious but it can be hard to find ones made just right. No more need to search out the perfect restaurant. We have the perfect recipe right here.Â
Roasted Tomatoes
Roasted tomatoes adds a whole new level of flavor to your favor sauce based dishes. We’re showing you several methods and comparing how they differ from sun-dried tomatoes.
