There are many variations of classic Mexican tortilla soup. In this vegetarian version (feel free to substitute chicken for the tofu for a non-veg version) the rich broth is flavored with earthy ancho (New Mexican) chillies and made more filling by adding some kale that retains it's texture well in a hot soup.
Romaine salad with tomatillos, ripe tomatoes, avocado, lime juice, olive oil, and fresh cilantro. A California-Mexican inspired composed salad with no-toss presentation.
One-skillet Italian fish with mushrooms, fennel, basil, and tomato slices topped with melted Parmesan. Use catfish, orange roughy, or sole for a complete dinner in under 25 minutes.
Broiled tomato-pesto sandwiches layer fresh basil-parmesan pesto on toasty bagels, topped with ripe tomato slices and bubbled under the broiler. A quick vegetarian lunch ready in 15 minutes.
Baked eggplant rounds topped with homemade sun-dried tomato tapenade and parmesan cheese. A Mediterranean appetizer with olives, capers, lemon, and basil.
Homemade vegetable hummus stuffed into whole wheat pita pockets with Monterey Jack cheese, fresh tomato slices, and alfalfa sprouts. A quick vegetarian sandwich ready in 25 minutes using the microwave.
Grilled deer loin filets topped with a grilled tomato slice and a rich red wine mushroom sauce with Worcestershire. A Brennan-style tournedos that turns wild game into fine dining.
Freezer mix goulash turns a frozen beef-tomato base into a quick weeknight dinner with paprika, mushrooms, ketchup, and egg noodles. Ready in about an hour.
Wine-marinated venison chops stacked with green pepper rings, rice, onion, and tomato slices, then oven-steamed in a garlicky tomato sauce spiked with Angostura bitters. A complete one-dish meal.
Fennel, zucchini and tomato soup builds Mediterranean summer flavor from ripe tomatoes, sliced fennel bulbs, basil and white wine. A light, vegetarian first-course soup.
Egg-free spinach quiche with a creamy tofu filling, sautéed mushrooms, and fresh basil in a whole wheat crust, topped with overlapping tomato slices. A hearty vegetarian and vegan-friendly main that serves a crowd.
Green tomato pie with sliced unripe tomatoes layered with sugar, lemon, and allspice under a lattice crust. The Southern end-of-summer dessert that transforms unripe tomatoes from the garden.
Hollowed tomatillos stuffed with cheddar, cream cheese, corn, and ground red chile. A no-cook Mexican-inspired appetizer you can prep ahead and serve cold.
Eggplant with tomatoes is a simple side dish of butter-browned eggplant slices topped with warm canned tomatoes and chopped chives. A quick, low-calorie vegetable dish with just five ingredients.
Homemade yeast dough rolled around a savory filling of TVP, spinach, mushrooms, and tomato paste seasoned with Italian herbs. A vegan stromboli-style pie sliced into 16 rounds.
Roasted potatoes and Roma tomatoes with fresh rosemary, chives, and olive oil. Pre-cooked potato slices layered with tomatoes and baked until golden at the edges.
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