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No Lettuce BLT Sandwich: Bacon and Tomato Sandwich with Herb Aioli
Not having lettuce isn’t a problem for this “BLT”. This bacon and tomato sandwich includes an herb aioli and toasted sourdough. I was craving a BLT last week. It was all I could think about whenever I passed by the ripening tomatoes on my kitchen window sill. I finally gave in to making one; sure enough, I didn’t have any lettuce. None in the fridge. None in the garden. I even texted my neighbor, who I knew was at work, to see if she had any in her garden. I at least started with, “Not an emergency…” Luckily, she’s cool and said she’d do the same. Unfortunately, because of the…
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Tomato and Microgreen Salad with Burrata
Heirloom tomatoes are sliced and lightly seasoned with oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Served with burrata and microgreens for a filling salad.
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Summer Dining: Whipped Feta with Tomato, Radish & Cucumber Salad
Whipped feta is creamy, slightly salty, and versatile. You may have seen it used as a base for a pasta dish. However, I think it makes an excellent pedestal for a seasonal tomato salad in this case. Here, I served it on a platter with endive leaves and crostini.
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Tomato Confit Risotto
This tomato confit risotto can star as the entree or be a complimentary side dish. Either way, this recipe combines flavorful tomatoes with earthy arugula in a creamy risotto. It's a delightful dish to wrap up the summer months.
