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SEPTEMBER RECIPE of the MONTH

Caprese Salad
 Patty Lambrecht, Oakview Farms, Wetumpka, AL
  

Caprese Salad 

tomatoes

  


 

Kelly's Pico de Gallo
Submitted by Kelly Easterling


 tomatoes


Tomato Pie
Courtesy of Jan Scott, Wetumpka, AL






4 ripe tomatoes, sliced ¼ inch thick
1 lb. fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced ¼ inch thick
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, rinsed and dried
3 T. extra virgin olive oil
Salt & black pepper
Fresh lettuce leaves, preferably mix of curly leaf and bibb (grown at Oakview Farms)

Place lettuce leaves on platter. Layer with tomato slices, cheese slices, and basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil, then season to taste with salt and pepper.

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1 large ripe tomato, cored, seeded, diced
1 sweet white onion, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
juice of 2 limes
sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Mix tomato and onion. Add cilantro, juice, and blend gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate about 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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1 pie crust
3-4 tomatoes, sliced thinly
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated mozzarella cheese to cover two layers
Enough dried basil and dried oregano mixed to sprinkle over two layers
Approx. 1 ½ c mayonnaise
(Bacon pieces are optional)
Grated Parmesan Cheese to cover top of pie

Set oven at 350
Slice tomatoes thinly and place on paper towels.
Salt and pepper tomato slices; allow to drain for 15 minutes.
Place pie crust in pie plate.
Place a layer of tomatoes in bottom of pie crust.
Sprinkle half the grated mozzarella cheese on tomatoes.
Sprinkle half the herbs on top of the cheese.
Repeat for the second layer.
Spread mayonnaise over the top.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of mayonnaise.
Bake at 350 for 30 to 45 minutes or until the Parmesan cheese is beautifully browned and pie is bubbly.
Cool slightly before serving. Can be served at room temperature.







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