Tomato

Using a large serrated knife, cut the tomato in half from the stem to the bottom. Then cut it again in half from the stem… Read More »How Do You Cut A Tomato In Half?

Dump tomatoes into boiling water, and cook for roughly 30-45 seconds. (Start counting time immediately – no need to wait for the water to reboil.)… Read More »How Long Do You Scald Tomatoes For Canning?

The company Calgene manipulated the genes of the tomato so the ripe fruits wouldn’t get soft and mushy that fast. In this way the tomatoes… Read More »Why Were Tomatoes Chosen To Be Genetically Modified?

Salsa can be thickened by adding tomato paste. What do I do if my salsa is too watery? Try a thickener. Add thickeners like cornstarch… Read More »Will Tomato Paste Thicken Salsa?

No, tomato skins are not easy to digest because they have a high amount of fiber that cannot be digested. This is also true for… Read More »Why Tomato Skin Is Indigestible?

In her very direct, non-fussy way, Hazan instructs to halve your tomatoes and cook them in a covered pot for ten minutes before pureeing them… Read More »Do You Have To Cook Tomatoes Before Milling?

Removing the skin from tomatoes will allow the flavors to really penetrate the tomato a little more. The skin can often have a tougher texture… Read More »Why Do You Remove The Skin From Tomatoes For Salsa?

Boil tomatoes gently for 5 minutes. Fill hot jars with hot tomatoes leaving ½-inch headspace. Add cooking liquid to the jars to cover the tomatoes,… Read More »How Long Do You Boil Tomatoes Before You Can Them?

Place a pot of plain water on the stove and bring it to a boil. Carefully lower the tomato into the boiling water. You can… Read More »How Long Do You Boil Tomatoes To Get The Skin Off?

Remove the top lid, and the tomatoes should all be cut in half. Use the same procedure for cutting grapes, pitted olives, or pitted cherries.… Read More »Should Cherry Tomatoes Be Cut In Half?