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    How to oven-dry tomatoes

    Nothing elevates the taste of tomatoes quite like the process of slow-drying them in the oven. Oven-dried tomatoes are packed with concentrated flavour, perfect for adding a sweet, tangy depth to your salads, pasta dishes, or antipasto platters. Best of all, they’re easy to make at home with just a few basic steps: For oven-dried tomatoes Preheat the oven to 120°C. Slice the tomatoes and place them on a foil-covered oven tray. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and season to taste. Drizzle with olive oil and dry in the oven for about 4 hours or overnight. Store covered with olive oil…

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    How to support tomatoes in your garden

    Tomatoes grow best in warmer seasons and flower in spring and summer. They usually need firm support as they grow taller. Tomatoes are happy to grow every which way – right-side up, upside down, left and right. Therefore, there are multiple ways to ensure that they get adequate firm support for them to survive longer. Here are a few easy ways to support your tomatoes. Lay your tomato plants When tomatoes grow taller than 100cm and begin to fruit, the weight of the fruit becomes heavy for the stem and the plant start to tilt and wilt and eventually die.…

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    Classic Margherita pizza with heirloom tomatoes

    Enjoy a classic Margherita pizza with a delicious upgrade. Topped with colourful heirloom tomatoes, basil pesto and plenty of fresh herbs, this is what pizza dreams are made of! To save some time making this Margherita pizza, we used store-bought pizza dough and a quick trick for tomato sauce. Made this recipe? Tag us on Instagram @foodandhomesa Want to make your own dough from scratch? Try our recipe for basic pizza dough. ALSO SEE: Spicy chicken baby marrow naan pizzas with coco-peanut sauce https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/spicy-chicken-baby-marrow-naan-pizzas-coco-peanut-sauce

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    How to put tomatoes to good use when you’ve got loads on your hands

    How often do we reach into the refrigerator’s drawer only to be met with a soggy, mouldy aftermath of what was a perfectly ripe tomato just the other day? Now that it’s tomato plants’ growing season, you’ll find your garden flourishing with the fruit, and grocery stores will have an abundance of them on display. Catch-22 The warmer weather means tomatoes ripen in a heartbeat… In the same breath, however, the rising temperatures also hasten the process of the fruit going bad, which often means that many end up in the bin. It can be quite an overwhelming task trying…

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    Fiesta of flying tomatoes: A look at Spain’s La Tomatina festival

    “Paint the town red” has a whole new (literal) meaning when it comes to La Tomatina, Spain’s most famous and messiest festival. Held annually on the last Wednesday of August in the small town of Buñol, this unique event has become a global sensation, drawing thousands of people from around the world. La Tomatina’s origins date back to 1945 when a playful food fight broke out among locals during a parade. The spontaneous battle was so much fun that it became an annual tradition, despite occasional bans and controversy. By the 1980s, La Tomatina was officially recognised and has since…

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    Chickpea flour flatbread topped with garlicky yoghurt, fried eggs, vine tomatoes and olives
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    Chickpea flour flatbread topped with garlicky yoghurt, fried eggs, vine tomatoes and olives

    Eggs generally contain similar amounts or less saturated fat per serving compared to other animal protein foods. For example, a large whole egg (50g) contains almost half the amount of saturated fat than a roasted chicken thigh (60g). The egg yolk contains the majority of fat and calories – 54 calories (226kJ), 4,5g total fat and 1,6g saturated fat (large egg) – while the egg white is lower in calories, contains almost no fat and is high in protein: 16 calories (66kJ), 0,1g fat and 3,6g protein (large egg). Individuals who wish to lower their intake of total and saturated…

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    Roasted hummus and peanut crusted chicken with cherry tomatoes and broccolini
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    Roasted hummus and peanut crusted chicken with cherry tomatoes and broccolini

    A roast chicken is always a winner! This roasted hummus and peanut crusted chicken, perfectly paired with cherry tomatoes and broccolini is the perfect family meal. Make it for lunch or dinner and you are guaranteed to be satisfying every taste bud! Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram ALSO SEE: Roasted baby chickens stuffed with camembert and sage https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/roasted-baby-chickens-stuffed-with-camembert-and-sage RECIPE AND STYLING BY SARAH DALL PHOTOGRAPH BY MYBURGH DU PLESSIS

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    Pumpkin gnocchi with crushed baby tomatoes
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    Pumpkin gnocchi with crushed baby tomatoes

    There’s nothing more warming than a bowl of comforting gnocchi. However, the uncomfortable fullness afterwards can be a bit off-putting. This version is lovely and light – perfect to serve with your favourite pasta sauce (and, preferably, lots of leafy greens to make this a “better for you” option). ALSO SEE: Hidden Veg Pasta https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/hidden-veg-pasta Made this dish? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi  Assisted by Nomvuselelo Mncube  Photograph by Dylan Swart 

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    Bangers and herby mash with roasted vine tomatoes recipe
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    Bangers and herby mash with roasted vine tomatoes

    This dish is great for its simplicity. It is an all round favourite, and the mash can be spiced up with a teaspoon of wholegrain mustard, or some puréed leeks if you prefer. If you can’t get vine tomatoes, any ripe tomatoes will do. Made these Bangers and herby mash with roasted vine tomatoes? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Pork banger and cannellini-bean bake 

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    Ricotta & basil pancakes with roasted tomatoes
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    Ricotta and basil pancakes with roasted tomatoes

    These light and fluffy ricotta and basil pancakes with roasted tomatoes will melt in your mouth. Adding lemon rind and basil to the batter gives them a zesty freshness. Made these ricotta & basil pancakes ? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Buttermilk blueberry pancakes recipe https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/dessert/pancakes-and-crepe/buttermilk-blueberry-pancakes-recipe

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    How to easily peel tomatoes

    Tomatoes are a staple ingredient in countless dishes, from hearty pasta sauces to refreshing salsas. While their vibrant flavour is essential in many recipes, their tough skins can sometimes be an obstacle. Peeling tomatoes doesn’t have to be a daunting task. The first step to peeling tomatoes like a pro is to pick the right ones. Look for tomatoes that are ripe but not overripe – they should be firm, with no blemishes or soft spots. Blanching is the secret weapon. Here’s how to do it: Using a sharp knife, gently score a small ‘X’ on the bottom of each…

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    Butter-baked fish fillets with cherry tomatoes, capers and fresh herbs
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    Butter baked fish fillets with cherry tomatoes, capers and fresh herbs

    Butter-baked fish fillets with cherry tomatoes, capers and fresh herbs Why settle for plain butter when you can indulge in Parmalat’s tasty range of flavoured butter? Melt it, fry it or drizzle it on your everyday Winter dishes to take your cooking to the next level! Using Parmalat’s butter with lemon and black pepper, try this Butter-baked fish fillets with cherry tomatoes, capers and fresh herbs recipe. SERVES 4-6 INGREDIENTS 4 – 6 firm white fish fillets (about 800g), such as kingklip or hake 200g assorted cherry tomatoes, halved 1 orange or blood orange, halved and sliced 2 Tbsp capers A few caper…

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