Wholistic Woman
Embracing a whole life approach to wellness
Nothing says summer like fresh-picked heirloom tomatoes from the garden! The following recipes will help you make the most of this luscious fruit.
What's so special about tomatoes? Not only do they taste delicious, but according to WebMD, they contain all four major carotenoids: alpha- and beta-carotene, lutein, and lycopene, which can help reduce your risk of cancer. They also contain all three high-powered antioxidants: beta-carotene (which has vitamin A activity in the body), vitamin E, and vitamin C. A U.S. Department of Agriculture report, What We Eat in America, noted that a third or us get too little vitamin C and almost half get too little vitamin A. Finally, they are rich in potassium, a mineral most of us don't get enough of.
Whether you are looking for fresh tomato recipes, ways to can and preserve tomatoes for the winter, or just need some simple supper ideas, check out the recipes below!
It feels great to be back in the kitchen! After a hiatus from Simply in Season, I'm motivated to tackle the remaining 54 recipes. This one is super fast, cheap, and tasty! Best of all, it features some of summer's best vegetables.
This is a great recipe to use up whatever random vegetables you have in your refrigerator. It's based on a couple of other skillet dishes I've made over the years. Best of all, it's fast and frugal!
This super easy weeknight meal from The Simple Art of EatingWell: 400 Easy Recipes, Tips and Techniques for Delicious, Healthy Meals (EatingWell) is very adaptable.
The original recipe from Simply in Season called for tempeh, but we had chicken on hand and lots of tomatoes, so I decided to adapt it for use with chicken.
I am so spoiled. DH made dinner last night: BLT wraps, grilled peaches, and bacon-wrapped mozzarella sticks.
