Too Many Tomatoes

Too many Tomatoes! 

Mix of large slicing tomatoes, cherry, and grape tomatoes!

Tomatoes, tomatoes and more tomatoes! With the ever changing temps, humidity levels, and rainfall of the summer, growing season often comes a surplus of one particular vegetable. Recently, we’ve been blowing up our shares with farm fresh tomatoes! You’ll find Grape Tomatoes, Matt's Wild Cherry Tomatoes, Slicing Tomatoes, and other types of toms in your more recent shares. You may feel overwhelmed with all of these tomato options, but don’t fret, we’ve got a few idea’s for how you can use them! 

1. Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad 

This is a classic recipe for tomatoes and will entertain both the Tomato Lovers and the Cheese Enthusiasts out there. 

What you need: 

-sliced Mozzarella cheese 

-Farm fresh Basil 

-Balsamic Vinegar 

-slicing tomaoto

*consume with a sliced baguette, crackers or as a side with a meal! 

2. Homemade pizza!

Try out our Quinoa Pizza Crust and top with chopped Cherry tomatoes.

Link to Quinoa Pizza Crust: http://www.cobblecreekfarmadk.com/2019/06/quinoa-crust-pizza.html

3. Pasta Sauce

Making pasta sauce takes a lot longer than you’d think, but is it worth it? Absolutely! 

4. Tomato Hummus Spread 

You can either chop up tomatoes and top them on your favorite hummus, or you can make your own homemade Tomato Hummus Spread 

5. Grilled tomatoes

6. Tomato Juice

If you’re a fan of V8 you will love this tasty concoction! 

7. Veggie Platter

This is a great healthy snack if you have a large family or are entertaining! Just chop/slice up some CCF fresh veggies, grab some hummus, ranch or tahini and enjoy :)

8. CCF Kale salad. Using some of our green curled "Vates" kale, chop it up and add some sliced grape/cherry tomatoes over the top with any additional veggies mixed in!  Use any dressing.  Check it out... http://www.cobblecreekfarmadk.com/2019/09/ccf-kale-salad.html