Lillie Nelson

Choosing Tomatoes for Sauce: Big Boys Are Best Any tomato that tastes good can be used to make tomato sauce; it’s really that simple. Romas… Read More »Are Big Boy Tomatoes Good For Spaghetti Sauce?

Tomato. I know, I just said the tomato isn’t poisonous. The fruit isn’t, but the leaves, roots, and stem (and, in limited doses, even some… Read More »Are Tomato Cores Poisonous?

DOP canned tomatoes are identified with a certification on the side of the can (seen above) authenticating that they native to San Marzano (1). San… Read More »Are Canned San Marzano Tomatoes Peeled?

Canned tomatoes are better for cooking If you’ve ever wondered why your favorite lasagna recipe or that Mexican rice casserole you love call for canned… Read More »Why Do Recipes Call For Canned Tomatoes?

How to Substitute Canned Tomatoes for Tomato Paste. The thin tomato juice in canned tomatoes (diced, crushed, or whole) can be used in the same… Read More »Can I Replace A Can Of Tomatoes With Tomato Paste?

9 Best Substitutes For Diced Tomatoes Fresh Tomatoes. Whole Peeled Tomatoes. Tomato Puree. Tomato Paste. Tomato Juice. Tomato soup. Canned Tomatoes. Crushed Tomatoes. What can… Read More »What Can I Substitute For Canned Tomatoes In Chili?

To start, the cans are all preserved with citric acid (not salt), so their paste tastes a bit tart but still slightly flat. The tubes,… Read More »Is Tomato Paste In A Tube The Same As In A Can?

You can usually substitute 2 cups of fresh chopped tomatoes for one 14.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes. How many tomatoes make a tin? “One 28-ounce… Read More »How Many Fresh Tomatoes Equal A Tin?

‘San Marzano’ tomatoes are also an heirloom variety, meaning that once the season’s harvest is over, seeds can be used to grow new plants. Is… Read More »Are San Marzano Tomatoes Hybrid Or Heirloom?