Tag Archives: tomato

cola barbecue sauce

Yes, cola. I know it sounds weird, but cola adds color and sweetness to the sauce without adding any off flavors and not nearly as sticky-sweet as recipes that use brown sugar. Besides, it’s a fun “secret ingredient” to amaze your friends with at the next barbecue. Use diet for a sugar-free sauce. (I prefer [...]

june tomato surprise

1 tomato
3 leaves romaine lettuce
salt
pinch of garlic powder or slivered garlic
basil
oregano
capers
parsley
olive oil
balsamic vinegar

Prep time on this is, like, five minutes. Slice your tomato, arrange on three leaves of rinsed romaine lettuce, sprinkle generously with salt and sprinkle with garlic. Sprinkle some capers, whole. Top with fine parsley and then drizzle with oil then a tiny [...]

ham olive and tomato

Simple deliciousness of the week;
Ham, Olive, and Tomato Sandwiches.
http://www.smorgasbite.com/2008/12/sandwiches/
I didn’t take the time to make this myself but it looks wonderful. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. This is like a bacon, lettuce & tomato but with a twist. I love green olives. Not big on pork, but I may have to try [...]