Gazpacho Soup is quick, easy, and yummy.

Basic Gazpacho Soup

This is my Mom's recipe and it is fast, easy, and delicious. There are ump-teen ways to jazz it up if you're so inclined, but it really is great just this way. Garnish with diced cucumber, green peppers, avocados, or seasoned croutons.

In a blender, buzz:

2 tomatoes, quartered

1/2 cucumber, chopped

1/4 green pepper

2 Tbs. each chopped onion, olive oil, and vinegar

1/2 clove garlic

1 Tbs tomato paste

1/2 tsp salt

4 drops liquid hot pepper sauce

1 1/2 C tomato juice

Chill at least 6 hours before serving.

Tips for Tomato Pie

So tomato season is about to hit high gear and we're looking for all of the variations on the yummy tomato pie. Here are a few tips to consider when putting one together:

Always pre-bake the pie crust. Pillsbury's crusts are great.

Tomato pies can get seriously juicy (read damp and drippy). After slicing the 'maters, let them rest for a few minutes on a layer of paper towels. They won't dry out, but a bit of the juice will drain off. Not a bad thing in this case.

Before you put tomatoes into the pie crust, rub the bottom of the baked crust with a little olive oil or mayo to create a barrier between the moist tomatoes and the crust. Will help with the 'soggies.'

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Tomato Pie Recipes

Tomatoes are getting better by the minute, so it's time to begin sharing Tomato Pie recipes. Billy Angell's favorite one comes from his friend, Mary Boehm. It really is wonderful:



Mary Boehm's Tomato Pie



1 pie crust, pre-baked

8 - 10 fresh tomatoes

Basil - lots (1 cup, chopped)

2 cups finely grated cheddar cheese

1/2 cup mayo

• Cut fruit in thick slices, about 3 slabs per tomato


• Place the first layer of tomatoes in the pie shell, and cover with basil


• Add another layer of tomatoes and basil, and then repeat the process for a third layer.


• Mix together cheddar cheese and mayo. Spread over the tomatoes and add remaining basil on top.

Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.



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