The Easiest Way to Make Fresh Tomato Puree

Here’s a great tip for making fresh tomato puree, all you need is a box grater and ripe tomatoes. Make a big batch when tomatoes are at their peak and freeze for use all year long.

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Mussels Fra Diavolo

Simple and elegant, mussels fra diavolo is a classic dish that is best served with lots of crusty bread for dipping.  Get the recipe >>>

Clams & Lobster Enchilado

This Flo-ribbean-Cuban-inspired enchilado is especially delicious on a cool summer evening when the shellfish is at its peak. Get the recipe >>>

Squid with Tomato & Mint

You’ll be impressed with the freshness and the speed of this dish. Get the recipe >>>

Broiled Shrimp with Tomatoes & Feta

Garides saganaki is a classic Greek dish of shrimp, tomatoes, onion and feta. Get the recipe >>>

Grilled Lamb with Tomato Vinaigrette & Caponata

I love the acidic punch of the vinaigrette, it cuts the richness of the lamb in a way that no other component of the dish could. Get the recipe >>>

Braised Striped Bass with Andouille Sausage

A firm white fish, striped bass holds up well in this rich, flavorful tomato-based sauce chock full of andouille and fragrant herbs. Get the recipe >>>

Creamy Polenta with Pork Ragù

Nothing says comfort food like a rich, hearty tomato sauce poured over a bowl of creamy polenta. Get the recipe >>>