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turn upside down on a paper towel to drain.

To Stew: Place peeled whole or cut-up tomatoes in a saucepan without water. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar, add diced onion or green pepper, if desired. Simmer, tightly covered, over low heat until done, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

To Broil: Remove core, halve crosswise or slice. Dot with butter, sprinkle with salt, pepper, or other seasonings. Broil until tomatoes are tender and topping is lightly browned.

To Bake: Half crosswise, dot with butter and season as desired. Bake in hot oven (425 degrees F.) 10 to 15 minutes.

To Microwave: Prepare as directed above for baking and microwave on High (100 percent Power) 3 to 4 minutes for four halves; 5 to 6 minutes for six to eight halves.

Tomato Equivalents

. 3-4 medium tomatoes weigh about 1 pound.

1 pound of fresh tomatoes, peeled and seeded, will produce about 1-1/2 cups pulp.

Tomato Tantalizera

Eiyoy a fresh tomato out of hand, just as you would an apple. It’s a low calorie, nutritious snack.

Diced tomatoes add color and taste to guacamole dip. t Fresh Tomato Salsa is easy with diced tomatoes, onions, garlic, peppers and cilantro, mixed together with cumin and fresh lime juice. It’s a cholesterol free dip for family and friends with low sodium and few calories.

Add chopped fresh tomatoes to prepared spaghetti sauce, canned soups, chili, stews, or casseroles for a touch of homemade goodness and nutritional value.

Marinate fresh tomato slices and red onion rings in an Italian salad dressing and serve as a refreshing alternative to tossed green salad or fruit salad.

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