Tomato on Shine

The top 8 most addictive foods (according to us)

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There are foods – and then there are addictions. There’s plain ol’ snacking and then there’s devouring. We all have weaknesses and days when something super sweet or superbly salty is all that will satisfy…

A Quick and Easy Tomato, Corn and Arugula Salad

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Feeding off the corn theme of yesterday’s post, I made an easy (and delicious) tomato, corn and arugula salad as part of last night’s dinner.

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Tomatoes: 8 worthwhile facts to know

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Whether you say Tom-eh-to or you say Tom-ah-to, you can be sure that this sweet little fruit is going to do your body good. As we come full-swing into Tomato season, here are a few fun and interesting facts about the popular ingredient:

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5 Unexpected Things to Do with a Tomato

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The tomato is an amazing thing: Lycopene, the chemical that makes tomatoes red, seems to reduce the incidence of some cancers, such as prostate, stomach, and lung, and the more tomatoes you eat, the more benefit you get. Tomatoes are also packed full of vitamins C, A, and K, as well as fiber, manganese, and potassium. Oh, and they taste good, too. These 5 unusual recipes are a great way to get your fill:

User post: A ridiculously easy crostini recipe

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Ok, so some may say that making bruschetta without basil and balsamic vinegar is sacrilegious, but trust me, in a pinch, this recipe is absolutely delicious and almost too easy. Just so as not to offend the traditionalists, we'll call this "T.O.G.O. (tomato,…

User post: tomato substitute?

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My family loves pasta and other dishes that contain tomato as an ingredient. Recently my eldest daughter developed an allergy to a lot of food specially tomato. Can anybody help me out with some pasta recipe for lasagna or bolognese or marinara but with a substitute for tomato? I always make pesto,…

User post: Lemony Spinach Bean Dip

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Many years ago my family and I used to go to this great Italian restaurant in Pittsburgh. For the life of me I cannot remember the name, but I do recall this great bean dip that they served at the beginning of every meal with the bread. It is so easy to make. This is my version, I added tomato…