Operation Manual

Tomatoes - Recipe Kickstarters

Winter BLTs

Experience a taste of summer anytime of the year—even in winter—with

canned tomatoes. Add fresh basil mayo and smoked bacon piled high on

thick slices of toast and you have everyone’s favorite sandwich no matter

what the weather is like.

1. TOAST 4 slices of artisan bread and generously spread with

mayonnaise mixed with chopped fresh basil.

2. DRAIN Tomatoes – Packed in Water (page 60) and slice or

coarsely chop. Pile on top of 2 slices of toast; top with crisp

applewood-smoked bacon, Boston lettuce leaves, and

remaining toast.

Makes 2 sandwiches

Seaside Bloody Mary

This Bloody Mary has a hint of the sea with clam juice and a shrimp garnish.

1. COMBINE 2 cups of Tomato Juice (page 66), 1 cup clam juice,

2 tsp horseradish, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce,

1/4 tsp Tabasco and 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt in pitcher.

2. FILL 4 glasses with ice; top with 1-1/2 ounces of vodka per glass.

3. ADD tomato juice mixture and garnish with a cucumber stick

and cooked shrimp.

Makes 4 servings

Garden-fresh canned tomatoes add a fresh summer kick

throughout the year with simple ideas for sandwiches,

soups and beverages.