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- [New Dodger Stadium Food for 2026](https://jollytomato.com/new-dodger-stadium-food-for-2026/) - Check out the new Dodger Stadium food for the 2026 season.
- [Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower With Feta and Olives](https://jollytomato.com/mediterranean-roasted-cauliflower-with-feta-and-olives/) - Feeling the winter produce doldrums? Why not brighten up your table with colorful roasted cauliflower? This Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower with Feta and Olives will have you feeling like you're summering in Greece or Italy. For this dish, we selected three heads of the brightest, prettiest cauliflower at the market, in green, gold, and purple. Does
- [A Weekend in Carmel at Hofsas House](https://jollytomato.com/weekend-carmel-hofsas-house/) - Looking for a perfect weekend getaway? We've got a trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea for you, filled with food, adventures, and family fun! It all starts with Hofsas House, which is the perfect home base for your adventures. Hofsas House Hofsas House has tons of old-world charm, with its pink exterior and Bavarian-themed decor. It's within a
- [Family Travel in Guanacaste, Costa Rica](https://jollytomato.com/family-travel-costa-rica-guanacaste/) - Planning family travel in Costa Rica? Bahia Pez Vela Resort in Guanacaste is a comfortable home base for your adventures.
- [Nicaragua Day Trip](https://jollytomato.com/nicaragua-day-trip/) - A Nicaragua day trip? If you're curious about this beautiful Central American country, but you're not sure where to start, a day trip to Nicaragua might be just the ticket. Nicaragua shares a border with Costa Rica, and your tour guides will be happy to help you cross the border and spend the day. Getting
- [Blueberry Grape Banana Bread](https://jollytomato.com/blueberry-grape-banana-bread/) - Blueberry Grape Banana Bread is your new summer go-to bread. And when we say "Blueberry Grape," we don't mean blueberries and grapes; we mean Blueberry™ Grapes. Yes, blueberry grapes are the hottest new produce of the summer, and we want you to know that they make an outstanding addition to banana bread. What Are Blueberry™
- [New OC Fair Food for 2025](https://jollytomato.com/new-oc-fair-food-2025/) - From Dubai chocolate to labubus, we want give you a sneak peak at the OC Fair food for the 2025 season. Thanks to Melissa's Produce, we got to meet with Dominic Palmieri, a.k.a. the Midway Gourmet, to talk through the new offerings as the fair opened. Palmieri told us that this year's new foods focus
- [German Potato Salad with Hatch Sweet Onions](https://jollytomato.com/german-potato-salad-hatch-sweet-onions/) - Hatch sweet onions represent the first act of the Hatch Valley harvest in New Mexico. Available from May through July, these onions represent a delicious prelude to the Hatch pepper season that follows. But don't think of them as just the opening band - they're delicious enough in their own right to become the star
- [A Day Trip to Pennsylvania Amish Country](https://jollytomato.com/day-trip-amish-country-pa/) - If you're looking for a day trip to Pennsylvania Amish Country, we have a great itinerary for you. Lancaster County is a lovely place to visit, and it's just 90 minutes outside of Philadelphia (and under 3 hours to New York City). You'll see beautiful rolling hills, quaint farmhouses, horse-drawn buggies ...and absolutely delicious food,
- ['Upcycled' Ice Cream Gets New Flavors for 2025](https://jollytomato.com/upcycled-ice-cream-flavors-2025/) - Salt & Straw is featuring new "Upcycled" ice cream flavors, using fresh and edible byproducts in food production, such as whey or overripe bananas, that otherwise have gone to waste.
- [Butternut Squash Cranberry Coffee Cake](https://jollytomato.com/butternut-squash-cranberry-coffee-cake/) - This Butternut Squash Cranberry Cake is a total delight. Whether you're making it to use up that leftover squash and cranberries, or whether you're making it because it's so delicious... it's a great coffee cake to have on hand during the holidays. This cake essentially has four layers: Cake, streusel (crumbly topping), cake, streusel. The
- [Support Food Bloggers Displaced by Wildfires](https://jollytomato.com/support-food-bloggers-displaced-by-wildfires/) - By now you've heard of the devastating L.A. wildfires that have affected all of us in the area. Those experiencing the most devastating impacts, however, have lost their homes and businesses. Two dear friends from our Food Bloggers Los Angeles Group - Dorothy of Shockingly Delicious and Valentina of Cooking on the Weekends - tragically
- [Hidden Rose Apple Tart For Fall](https://jollytomato.com/hidden-rose-apple-tart-for-fall/) - This Hidden Rose Apple Tart has two main selling points: One, it's amazingly delicious. And two, it's so pretty it is guaranteed to surprise and wow everyone at your table. The main draw is from these Hidden Rose apples, which are in season right now. Of course their perfect rose-blush hue makes them unique and
- [Three Sisters Heritage Bowls](https://jollytomato.com/three-sisters-heritage-bowls/) - The "three sisters" of corn, bean, and squash make up the perfect food trio of Native American heritage. Why are they the "three sisters"? These three foods are perfectly symbiotic, both in agriculture and nutrition. To many tribal nations, the three sisters were inseparable spirits, supporting each other and working together. Three Sisters History According
- [Naples Hotel Domus Deorum is 'House of the Gods'](https://jollytomato.com/naples-hotel-domus-deorum-is-house-of-the-gods/) - If you're looking for a hotel in Naples, we have just the place for you: Domus Deorum. (If you took Latin, you know right away that it means "House of the Gods.") Domus Deorum is luxuriously appointed and perfectly located for you to experience just about everything you'd want to see in Naples (and beyond).
- [Top Ten Things To Do in Carmel in the Fall](https://jollytomato.com/top-ten-things-to-do-in-carmel-in-the-fall/) - Are you planning to visit Carmel in the fall? Truly, any time of year is a great time of year to visit...but the fall is extra special. In Carmel in the fall, you will see the leaves just beginning to change, the nights getting cool and crisp, and a wealth of cozy-comforting things you can
- [California Pizza Kitchen's 'Swicy' (Sweet and Spicy) Moment](https://jollytomato.com/california-pizza-kitchens-swicy-sweet-and-spicy-moment/) - When you think of California Pizza Kitchen, do you think...swicy? (That's "sweet and spicy" for the uninitiated.) Sweet and spicy is one of the hottest trends in food right now, and CPK is all in on that trend. That's right - CPK - as in, the place where you bring your kids to eat pizzas
- [Best-Ever Hatch Pepper Snack Mix](https://jollytomato.com/best-ever-hatch-pepper-snack-mix/) - You may have had a Hatch pepper snack mix before, but we promise you this is the BEST EVER Hatch pepper snack mix. What makes it so good? It's sweet, it's salty, and it's spicy - and it has just enough kick to keep you coming back for more. The secret ingredient in this spice
- [Salt & Straw's Summer Picnic Series](https://jollytomato.com/salt-straws-summer-picnic-series/) - Could ice cream really be for dinner and dessert? That's the new approach taken by our friends at Salt & Straw ice cream. This month's Summer Picnic Series features flavors that are none other than what you'd find in a picnic, from dinner to side dish to dessert. We tried them all with a panel
- [Savory Muffins with Ricotta and Carrots](https://jollytomato.com/savory-muffins-with-ricotta-and-carrots/) - Sweet muffins are so last year. This year it's all about savory muffins; delicious muffins that you can eat as an easy breakfast or as a side dish with any meal. And when we discovered these savory muffins from Pure Flour From Europe, we knew we had a winner. Savory Muffins Made with Italian 00
- [Peanut Butter Ginger Cookies](https://jollytomato.com/peanut-butter-ginger-cookies/) - What could possibly be better than peanut butter cookies? How about... Peanut Butter Ginger Cookies? These cookies are our new favorite addiction. They give you all the salty-sweet pleasure of peanut butter cookies with just that extra *zing* of ginger. Adding Ginger to Cookies Similar to the Triple Ginger Cookies we made recently, there are
- [Harvesting Olives in Tuscany With Olio Piro](https://jollytomato.com/harvesting-olives-tuscany-olio-piro/) - It's hard to imagine a more beautiful vision of paradise than relaxing at a Tuscan farm under an olive tree, watching the breeze blow by and enjoying the delicious fruits of your labors. That's the little slice of heaven that we had a chance to experience while joining Olio Piro olive oil for their olive
- [Pandan Waffles](https://jollytomato.com/pandan-waffles/) - Pandan waffles are made with pandan, a fragrant herbal flavoring similar to vanilla. The resulting pale-green waffles are flavorful and delicious.
- [Triple Ginger Cookies Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/triple-ginger-cookies-recipe/) - We have some ginger fans in our house who can't seem to get enough of that spicy kick. So if you like your ginger cookies SUPER ginger-y, this Triple Ginger Cookies recipe is for you. Why so much ginger? In previous years, we would make ginger cookies and hear: "Can you make it more ginger-y?"
- [Easy Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/easy-vegan-carrot-cake-recipe/) - Do you need a spring-like cake to satisfy everyone? This Easy Vegan Carrot Cake is irresistibly delicious and it ranks up there with just about any non-vegan carrot cake we've tasted. This cake is inspired by a recipe we found in a grocery store flyer from the grocery store Lidl. (Lidl, originally founded in
- [Top Ten Treats in Guanacaste, Costa Rica](https://jollytomato.com/top-ten-treats-in-guanacaste-costa-rica/) - If you're looking for a great taste of Costa Rica's Pura Vida, the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica is the perfect place to visit. The Guanacaste region is in the northwestern part of the country, known for its spectacular Pacific Ocean beaches and incredible biodiversity. (And as food lovers, we're here to tell you that
- [Tenaya at Yosemite is a Holiday Winter Wonderland](https://jollytomato.com/tenaya-yosemite-holiday-winter-wonderland/) - How would you like to spend your holidays in a scenic winter wonderland? Look no further than spectacular Yosemite National Park, and the beautiful Tenaya at Yosemite lodge. Of course Tenaya is beautiful at any time of year, but the winter holiday season is truly something special. Think acres of pristine forest, pure white snowdrifts,
- [A Philly Tomato Pie Tour](https://jollytomato.com/a-philly-tomato-pie-tour/) - We've been craving Philly-style tomato pie over here. Now come on, admit it, after you see this, don't you crave it too? When we talk about tomato pie, you need to know that we're talking about Philly tomato pie, not Southern tomato pie. What's the difference? Philadelphia's classic tomato pie is a delicious thick and
- [Philly Tomato Pie Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/philly-tomato-pie-recipe/) - When we say we have a hankering for tomato pie, you need to know that we're talking about Philly tomato pie, not Southern tomato pie. What's the difference? A Southern tomato pie is made in a round pan with a regular pie crust and tomatoes inside. Philly tomato pie isn't really a pie; it's more
- [Ten Delicious Foods and Drinks in Ambergris Caye, Belize](https://jollytomato.com/ten-delicious-foods-drinks-ambergris-caye-belize/) - If you're headed to Ambergris Caye, Belize, you're no doubt going for the incredible scenery and tropical adventures. But you're going to want to eat - and drink - so you might as well treat yourself to some of the best finds on the island. That's why we've pulled together this list of Ten Delicious
- [Fig Millet Kale Salad with California Figs](https://jollytomato.com/fig-millet-kale-salad-california-figs/) - Figs are a strange and wonderful fruit (although not actually a fruit - more on that in a minute). As fig season draws near, we thought we'd take a look at all things fig. First; it's a California thing: California produces 100% of the nation’s dried figs and 98% of the fresh figs. California grows
- [Fall Salad with Butternut Squash and Amaranth](https://jollytomato.com/fall-salad-with-butternut-squash-and-amaranth/) - In need of a hearty and colorful fall salad? We have one that's so hearty it feels weird just calling it a "salad." It's a Butternut Squash Amaranth Salad with kale and cashews. And it has enough heft to carry the weight of a full meal. (Bonus: it's vegan too.) True, we normally think of
- [Top Ten Things to Do in Summer in Carmel](https://jollytomato.com/top-ten-things-to-do-in-summer-in-carmel/) - The weather is perfect, the scenery is amazing, the food is incredible - What's not to love about summer in Carmel? In fact, there are so many delightful things to do it can be hard to narrow them down. Plus, Carmel is full of hidden treasures that you don't want to miss. That's why we've
- [Cherry Picking for Kids](https://jollytomato.com/cherry-picking-for-kids/) - Of all of the farm-related outings you can do in the summertime, it's hard to find one that's more satisfying than cherry picking. Cherries are a one-bite wonder: self-contained, juicy and sweet. They're also super-easy to pick and a treat to eat. Copeland's Cherry Ranch For our cherry picking adventure, we chose Copeland's Cherry Ranch
- [Grilled Fruit and Fitness with Adidas](https://jollytomato.com/grilled-fruit-fitness-adidas/) - For our family, summer is about eating the freshest foods and being outside as much as possible. When adidas asked us to write a post about healthy foods and fitness, it was a no-brainer. For those of you who are a bit more advanced, you can always perform each routine more than once. Small changes
- [ExpoWest New Product Round-Up](https://jollytomato.com/expowest-new-product-round-up/) - If you want to learn everything there is to know about natural, organic, and healthy products, ExpoWest is the place to be. In fact, this year's ExpoWest convention drew a whopping 86,000 people from 136 countries over five days - with an astonishing 3,600 companies exhibiting. We did our best to scout out some of
- [Real Food and the Foraging Experience](https://jollytomato.com/real-food-and-the-foraging-experience/) - You may look at the side of a mountain and see nothing beyond mottled gray and green brush, but foraging expert Pascal Baudar sees something entirely different. "For me, it's like a grocery store," he says with a chuckle. We are sitting with a group of Tillamook Co-Op members at One Gun Ranch, an organic
- [Restaurant-Style Brussels Sprouts](https://jollytomato.com/restaurant-style-brussels-sprouts/) - Brussels sprouts have an unfortunate reputation as one of the most dreaded vegetables. Yet they're actually quite tasty...or at least they should be. The key is in the preparation. If you serve 1970s-style over-cooked, limp, flavorless sprouts, you're pretty much guaranteeing that your family members will turn up their noses. But if you serve savory,
- [Sumo Citrus Season Arriving Early This Year](https://jollytomato.com/sumo-citrus-season-arriving-early-year/) - Sumo citrus fans have some good news this year. There will be more Sumos this season, and they will arrive in stores nearly three weeks early this year. Sumo citrus is that addictively sweet jumbo-sized mandarin orange with the distinctive "top knot. It's on track to launch its season in late January, according to Seth
- [Magical Jack Frost Cookies](https://jollytomato.com/magical-jack-frost-cookies/) - The holiday season is rolling in, which means it's both holiday cookie time and holiday movie time. So what better way to spend an afternoon than making... Magical Jack Frost Cookies? Earlier this month we had a chance to catch a screening of Rise of the Guardians, the new Dreamworks family film that features a
- [Real Food: Bellanave Dairy](https://jollytomato.com/real-food-bellanave-dairy/) - Editor's note: In this issue of Real Food Summer, we visited Bellanave Dairy, a 7,000-acre farm near Bakersfield, CA. "How do you get milk from a cow?" goes one of the running jokes in our house. "You just right-click on it." Of course our kids don't really think this, but they might as well, considering
- [Foodies' Holiday Gift Guide](https://jollytomato.com/foodies-holiday-gift-guide/) - This foodies' holiday gift guide is going to make your gift-giving a whole lot easier this year. We have ideas to suit just about every taste. We also have ideas for just about every budget. Give it a look, and happy shopping! (Blogger disclosure: This post contains some affiliate links. If you buy a product
- [Lunch at Disneyland's Club 33](https://jollytomato.com/lunch-disneyland-club-33/) - Disneyland's Club 33 is an enigma. It's located in one of the most popular destinations on Earth, and yet it's one of the most secret destinations on Earth. What exactly is it? It's an exclusive club and five-star restaurant that has a jaw-dropping price tag and years-long wait list for membership. To get in -
- [Dodger Stadium Treats](https://jollytomato.com/inside-dodger-stadium/) - When people go to a baseball game, they eat hot dogs and maybe some peanuts and Cracker Jacks, right? Well, sure, but Dodger Stadium treats are so much more than that. In fact, Dodger Stadium is one of the Major League stadiums leading a revolution toward better, healthier, and more varied foods. When the L.A.
- [Blueberry Picking and Packing](https://jollytomato.com/real-food-blueberries/) - You may buy countless plastic clamshells of blueberries, but have you ever wondered about the blueberry picking and packing process? How do those blueberries actually make it from the plant to the package? We took a Real Food Summer road trip to Berry Lady Farms in Kingsburg, CA (along with friends from the California Farm
- [Real Food: Olive Oil and Olive Farming](https://jollytomato.com/real-food-olive-oil/) - We are olive oil addicts in the Jolly Tomato household. And yet olive farming has always been something of a mystery to us. Sure, we use olive oil in just about every meal. But how do you get oil out of a bunch of olives? That's a question that we were determined to answer as
- [Real Food: Honey and Urban Beekeeping](https://jollytomato.com/real-food-honey-and-urban-beekeeping/) - Sure, you've seen plenty of bee hives out and about, but how does urban beekeeping really work? To answer this question, we took a visit to an urban bee farm in Seattle. Where Does Honey Come From? The idea for visiting a bee farm came from a perfectly innocent question. When one of our kids
- [Celebrating All Things Boysenberry](https://jollytomato.com/celebrating-all-things-boysenberry/) - When springtime arrives, it's time to celebrate the beloved boysenberry at Knott's Berry Farm. If you're not familiar with boysenberries, you need to try some right now. These berries are a cross between raspberries, blackberries, and loganberries. They're known for being large, sweet, and delicious, with just the perfect amount of tart. Boysenberry History First,
- [Boysenberry Pie Is Back](https://jollytomato.com/boysenberries-are-back/) - Our favorite spring treat, boysenberry pie, is about to make its annual appearance. The Knott's Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival comes back every year in celebration of the boysenberry. Southern California is actually the home of the first boysenberry crop. In the 1930s, Walter Knott harvested the boysenberry, a cross between a loganberry, red raspberry and
- [Inside Knott's Berry Farm](https://jollytomato.com/inside-knotts-berry-farm/) - A look at new menu items at Knott's Berry Farm.
- [Peanut Butter Pie: A Pie for Mikey](https://jollytomato.com/a-pie-for-mikey/) - This peanut butter pie is delicious - and an amazing crowd-pleaser. But it's more than just a pie. It represents family, love, and connection. Let's back up a step to explain. So, there are thousands of us food enthusiasts, writers, and bloggers out there. But when you get down to it, it's a pretty tight-knit
- [Point Loma Weekend Getaway](https://jollytomato.com/point-loma-weekend-getaway/) - A Point Loma weekend has just about everything you could want in a San Diego getaway. We're talking food, drink, beach, hiking, nature, sailing, shopping, history, and more. In fact, if you're looking for a weekend with family members who want to do separate things (like ours) but meet up at the end of the
- [Making Fresh Pasta with Italian Flour](https://jollytomato.com/making-fresh-pasta-italian-flour/) - Can you think of a better way to spend a day than making fresh pasta with friends...while in Rome? I sure can't. And that's why our day at the Fabiolous Cooking Day school in Rome was such a standout treat. While spending a day at the school, we learned how to make three different kinds
- [How To Make Pasta Without a Machine](https://jollytomato.com/make-pasta-without-machine/) - I recently had the opportunity to make a presentation on "How to Make Pasta Without a Machine" at the Orange County Fair. For those who couldn't make it, I wanted to share that information here. I have answers to your questions about which flour to use, which are the easiest shapes to make, and more.
- [Chilled Avocado Soup and Remembering Barbara Hansen](https://jollytomato.com/chilled-avocado-soup-barbara-hansen/) - Yes, this is a recipe for a chilled avocado soup - but there is a also a rich story behind it. The chilled avocado soup is perfect for a hot July day like today. It's creamy and refreshing, not too heavy, with just the right amount of "kick." Where did it come from? That's the
- [Upcycled Ice Cream](https://jollytomato.com/upcycled-ice-cream/) - Of all of the initiatives we've heard about to minimize food waste, this one is probably the most delicious: upcycled ice cream. That's right - upcycled. The iconic West Coast ice cream brand Salt & Straw has made five "upcycled" flavors for the month of June. These flavors all use some pure, fresh, and perfectly
- [Enjoy a Rhubarb Shrub Cocktail for the Summer](https://jollytomato.com/enjoy-a-rhubarb-shrub-cocktail-for-the-summer/) - What on earth is a rhubarb shrub?!? Well, a shrub is a kind of drinking vinegar that was popular in colonial times. (Although just to confuse you, the term "shrub" may also refer to the cocktail that you make with the drinking vinegar.) Next question: What on earth is a drinking vinegar?!? It's a concentrated
- [Prettiest Summer Cake: White Layer Cake with Rhubarb Curd](https://jollytomato.com/white-layer-cake-rhubarb-curd/) - What's the most delicious - and prettiest - summer cake of all? Of course we're partial, but we're going to go with White Cake with Rhubarb Curd. This cake is moist and fluffy, and the sweet-tangy rhubarb layer really lifts it over the top. It's perfect for a light luncheon, and it's formal enough for
- [Carrot Ratatouille Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/carrot-ratatouille-recipe/) - Given all the colorful carrots of spring, it's a great time to make carrot ratatouille. That's right - carrot ratatouille, or carrot-tatouille if you're feeling clever. It's your favorite baked vegetable stew, but featuring colorful carrots instead of zucchini or eggplant. What is Ratatouille? What is ratatouille? (Pronounced rat-ah-TOO-ee.) It's a traditional French country stew,
- [Italian-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies](https://jollytomato.com/italian-style-chocolate-chip-cookies/) - These Italian-Style Chip Cookies are the bakery-style chocolate chip cookie you've only dreamed of making and eating at home. They're incredibly delicate and cakey, perfect for dipping in milk or coffee. Their secret? They're made with Italian semola rimacinata (twice-ground) flour, which is velvet-y smooth and so easy to work with. What Is Semola Rimacinata
- [Homemade Semolina Grissini (Italian Breadsticks)](https://jollytomato.com/homemade-semolina-grissini-italian-breadsticks/) - These homemade semolina grissini (Italian breadsticks) are stunningly simple and incredibly addicting. They are savory and crispy, and they go with just about everything. What gives them their distinctive crunch? Semolina flour. And what is semolina flour? We can't wait to tell you all about it. (Blogger disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.) What is
- [Zucchini 'Meatballs' with San Marzano Tomatoes](https://jollytomato.com/zucchini-meatballs-san-marzano-tomatoes/) - If you want a twist on your regular meatballs, these meatless Zucchini "Meatballs" are for you. They look just like traditional meatballs (OK; with green flecks), and they are hearty and satisfying. We first tasted these meatballs at this year's Specialty Food Association's Winter Fancy Food Show, at the San Marzano DOP display (of course).
- [Three-Layer Mint Brownies Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/three-layer-mint-brownies-recipe/) - There's a time for eating "healthy" foods (most of the time), and then there's a time for enjoying holiday cookies like these Three Layer Mint Brownies. These brownies are the perfect match of chewy brownie and melt-in-your-mouth minty goodness. Of course, you could make them at any time of year. But in our house these
- [Gingerbread Waffles for a Holiday Breakfast](https://jollytomato.com/gingerbread-waffles-holiday-breakfast/) - A special holiday calls for a special holiday breakfast, which is where these Gingerbread Waffles come in. They are quick and easy to make. Plus, they have a little more "zing" than your average everyday waffles. We also made these waffles with a special Dash mini waffle maker that makes a snowflake print. (So
- [Orange Olive Oil Cake (Gluten Free, Dairy Free) Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/orange-olive-oil-cake-gluten-free-dairy-free-recipe/) - It's that time of year when citrus is plentiful and you NEED to make this Orange Olive Oil Cake. This cake is a little different than some cakes in that it uses whole oranges that are pureed, peel and all. But what better way to make use of all of the flavorful parts of the
- [Visit a Historic Castle for the Holidays](https://jollytomato.com/visit-castle-holidays/) - How would you like to stay in a historic castle for the holidays? (Better question: Who wouldn't like to stay in a historic castle for the holidays?) Well, here's your chance: There's a new collection of historic hotels in England, Ireland, and Scotland that lets you experience the warm holiday spirit amidst the grandeur of
- [Nutella Pumpkin Cake Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/nutella-pumpkin-cake-recipe/) - Looking for a holiday cake that's a real show-stopper? Have we got a cake for you. This scrumptious Nutella Pumpkin Cake has a moist and flavorful pumpkin base, topped with creamy Nutella frosting and garnished with hazelnuts. The cake has all of your favorite fall spices (cinnamon and nutmeg) and a rich texture. As
- [Thanksgiving Muffins with Cranberries and Butternut Squash](https://jollytomato.com/thanksgiving-muffins-cranberries-butternut-squash/) - These Thanksgiving muffins give you all of the best parts of the holiday in one cute cup. They're sweet, a little tart, spicy, and delicious. We can't wait to serve them for a pre-Thanksgiving breakfast, or throughout the holidays, or basically anytime. They also are super-quick and easy enough for a kid to make. From
- [Easy Butternut Squash Flatbread Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/easy-butternut-squash-flatbread-recipe/) - What do you call a food that you can eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner - or even dessert, if you're so inclined? We'd call it Butternut Squash Flatbread. This easy recipe is tasty and fast... and it could serve you well at any of the traditional meals of the day. Like butternut squash, it's faintly
- [Hearty Spinach Pie Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/hearty-spinach-pie-recipe/) - When you want a savory, filling dinner without a lot of fuss, this Hearty Spinach Pie is here for you. It will feed two to four people with a minimum of effort and a lot of deliciousness. This recipe is the third of three in our series of recipes using Wick's Pies 9" pie dough
- [Easiest Rustic Fruit Tart Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/easiest-rustic-fruit-tart-recipe/) - This Rustic Fruit Tart is so delicious, no one will ever guess how easy it was to make. It comes together quickly, with just pie crust, lightly sweetened cream cheese, and fresh fruit. You can make it in a snap, and then put it in the fridge until you're ready to serve it. This
- [Tex-Mex Breakfast Turnovers](https://jollytomato.com/tex-mex-breakfast-turnovers/) - If you're stuck in a breakfast rut, these Tex-Mex Breakfast Turnovers will give you a great new start to the day. They're made with eggs, peppers, corn, salsa, and cheese. These turnovers are savory - not sweet - but they have just enough of a "zing" to wake you up. We made these breakfast
- [Ray of Sunshine Breakfast Noodles](https://jollytomato.com/ray-of-sunshine-breakfast-noodles-and-fortune-noodles/) - Today want to share noodle recipe that we're calling "Ray of Sunshine Breakfast Noodles." And yes, you read that right; they're breakfast noodles. Forget the sugary cereal; what better way to start the day than with some hearty noodles? This yummy breakfast is made with Fortune brand Yakisoba noodles. These Japanese-style stir fry noodles are
- [Taste and Tradition: Preparing Italian Tomatoes for the World](https://jollytomato.com/taste-and-tradition-preparing-italian-tomatoes-for-the-world/) - Quick: What produce item do you most closely associate with Italy? If you said Italian tomatoes, we definitely think alike. Italian tomatoes are more than just a cuisine staple. They're practically the heart of Italian culture. (And they're often heart-shaped too.) Thanks to the Greatest Tomatoes from Europe and ANICAV, the Italian association of canned
- [Hatch Chile Sloppy Joes Recipe (Hatchy Joes)](https://jollytomato.com/hatch-chile-sloppy-joes-recipe-hatchy-joes/) - Hatch chile pepper season is still rolling along, so we decided to add just one more recipe to the mix. These Hatch Chile Sloppy Joes (Hatch-y Joes) are a super-easy weeknight meal. We had so much fun making them we even made a reel about them on our Jolly Tomato Instagram feed. But the most
- [Hatch Chile Pepper Recipes to Spice Up the Season](https://jollytomato.com/hatch-chile-pepper-recipes-to-spice-up-the-season/) - Hatch chile peppers - those fleshy, flavorful peppers that chile pepper connoisseurs adore - are back in season. You can find them in the produce section of many well-stocked supermarkets. In fact, your supermarket might even have a special roasting event (more on that below). And once you've got your hands on them, we have
- [Celebrate Hatch Chile Season with Hatch Chile Cornbread](https://jollytomato.com/celebrate-hatch-chile-season-hatch-chile-cornbread/) - Hatch chile peppers - those fleshy, flavorful peppers that are most prized among chile connoisseurs - are back in season. While the season itself is short, now's the time to start watching for Hatch chile products and events in your local grocery stores. And if you manage to get your hands on some, you're definitely
- [The Most Fascinating Historic Hotel in Naples, Italy](https://jollytomato.com/the-most-fascinating-historic-hotel-in-naples-italy/) - If you plan to make a visit to Italy, we have the most fascinating and historic hotel in Naples to recommend. The Hotel San Francesco al Monte is a former monastery carved into the side of a mountain and filled with incredible artwork and relics. Through an extensive architectural renovation, it's now a beautiful hotel
- [OC Fair Food 2022: Wacky and Fun](https://jollytomato.com/oc-fair-food-2022-wacky-fun/) - It's wild, it's wackier than ever, and it's back for another year. Of course we're talking about OC Fair food for the 2022 season. This year at the fair, you'll find some of the old (crazy) standards. (Think fried Oreos, bacon-wrapped fried pickles, and basically everything fried.) What's new is a few even wackier things
- [Roasted Tomato Caprese Sandwich Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/roasted-tomato-caprese-sandwich-recipe/) - What's the perfect sandwich of summer? We're pretty sure it's this roasted tomato caprese sandwich. It's got all of our favorite things: fresh cherry tomatoes, eggplant, fresh mozzarella, and pesto. When we recently shared an video on Jolly Tomato Instagram of how we made it, we got some questions about specifics. So here we go
- [Basic Pesto Recipe and an Ode to Pesto](https://jollytomato.com/ode-to-pesto/) - How much do we love pesto? We make it just about every week. So in that spirit, here's an Ode to Pesto. (Remember the Ode to Hummus? This one's similar, but with more leafy greens.) Oh pesto how I love you so; So many foods with which you go. So many ways to make you
- [Rhubarb 101 and Basic Rhubarb Sauce](https://jollytomato.com/rhubarb-101-and-basic-rhubarb-sauce/) - What the heck is rhubarb? And how/why/with what does one eat it? You've got questions, and we've got answers, after having spent a childhood practically immersed in rhubarb (OK, not literally). We also just received a beautiful gift of rhubarb from our friends at Melissa's Produce, so we can't wait to talk about rhubarb and
- [Easy Heirloom Tomato Tart with Pesto](https://jollytomato.com/easy-heirloom-tomato-tart-pesto/) - One of the great joys of summer is heirloom tomatoes, and with that joy is heirloom tomato tart. It's a way to showcase the some of the most colorful produce of the summer in a crowd-pleasing way. Plus, you can enjoy it however you like it. Do you serve it warm? Sure. Do you serve
- [Pineberries 101: All About These Pretty White Strawberries](https://jollytomato.com/pineberries-101-pretty-white-strawberries/) - What do we have here... White strawberries? Basically, yes! They're called pineberries - a pink/white strawberry cultivar with red seeds. They have a creamy-white interior with a soft texture and the slightest tropical flavor, as if a pineapple met a pear. And most importantly - they're super-delicious. What is a Pineberry? One of the first
- [Skillet Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/skillet-chocolate-chip-bars-recipe/) - It's time for one of the universe's most beloved desserts of all time (well, ours at least): Skillet Chocolate Chip Bars. Fact: If we are in the same room as these chocolate chip bars, we are unable to resist them, no matter what the time of day. Why? They're deliciously chewy and the perfect combination
- [Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/rhubarb-upside-down-cake-recipe/) - Yes, you can get rhubarb in the winter. And then best thing to do with winter rhubarb might just be this Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake. First - rhubarb? Yes - You can read all about rhubarb and what to do with it here. Many well-stocked grocery stores are carrying this amazing vegetable-that-we-treat-as-a-fruit right now. Grown in
- [Kale Brownies](https://jollytomato.com/kale-brownies-2/) - If you love brownies, you're going to love, love, love these kale brownies. That's right - kale brownies. Some would hear that and ask "Why?!?!" And to that we would give the obvious answer,"Why not?". These brownies have enough butter, sugar, and chocolate in them that they don't really taste like kale. But they are
- [Sparkling St. Patrick's Day Cocktail Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/sparkling-st-patricks-day-cocktail-recipe/) - We have a fun St. Patrick's Day cocktail recipe - and no, it's not green... but it is gold and sparkly! The catch with this cocktail is it's made with Runamok Sparkle Syrup - a delicious maple syrup from Vermont that we learned about at the Fancy Food Show. The "sparkle" comes from edible
- [How to Make a Giant Grazing Table](https://jollytomato.com/how-to-make-a-giant-grazing-table/) - Are we ready to have parties again yet? Because we're yearning for a chance to make another giant grazing table. A giant grazing table is basically a charcuterie board... but it takes up an entire table. It's a spread that's practically overflowing with easily accessible, bite-sized morsels. Your guests can walk around the table and
- [Jackfruit Seed Hummus Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/jackfruit-seed-hummus-recipe/) - We realize that this title - Jackfruit Seed Hummus - probably raises more questions that it answers. And that's OK, because we're going to get to all of those questions. Right now we're in the middle of a weeklong project with a giant whole jackfruit, and we're only just becoming aware of all of the
- [Tomato Cheesecake and the Greatest Tomatoes from Europe](https://jollytomato.com/tomato-cheesecake-and-the-greatest-tomatoes-from-europe/) - Do we love cooking with tomatoes? Well, it's right there in the name, isn't it? And we especially love sweet recipes with tomatoes, like this luscious tomato cheesecake. Tomato cheesecake? Yes! If you don't think of tomatoes as something you would put in a dessert, think again. Tomatoes are naturally sweet (they're a fruit, really).
- [Vegetarian Timpano - An Updated Classic](https://jollytomato.com/vegetarian-timpano-an-updated-classic/) - Do you like the idea of a timpano but don't want a meat-heavy dish? In that case, you're going to love this veggie-centric Vegetarian Timpano - an update on a classic. What is a timpano? It's basically a large Italian baked pasta dish. (Officially, it's called a timballo, but timpano is a regional name that
- [Great Discoveries at the 2022 Fancy Food Show](https://jollytomato.com/2022-fancy-food-show/) - One of the best things about the Specialty Food Association's Fancy Food Show (and there are many great things) is learning about new products. It could be a new spin on an older product, or it could be something entirely new altogether. At the 2022 Fancy Food Show (held this year in Las Vegas) we
- [Crispy Smashed Peewee Potatoes](https://jollytomato.com/crispy-smashed-peewee-potatoes/) - OK, you have to admit - Peewee Potatoes are just about the cutest food out there. These teeny tiny baby potatoes range in size from a marble to a walnut. They're quick and easy to cook (in part because they're so small). Plus, the skin is so thin you can eat it without even noticing
- [Ten Delicious Places to Eat In Rome](https://jollytomato.com/ten-delicious-places-to-eat-in-rome/) - Are you looking for places to eat in Rome? Because when you're in Rome, you should do as the Romans do. That is to say, you should eat delicious food. Of course, most of the time you can't go wrong: there are so many places with amazing food delights. But we have just a few
- [Festive Tomato Rolls Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/festive-tomato-rolls-recipe/) - One day we made these tomato rolls, and a few hours after we took them out of the oven, we received a somewhat unexpected reaction. We saw one of our teenagers, walking by with two rolls in hand, saying "These rolls hit the spot." Tomato rolls?!? Apparently they're so good they're crave-worthy. Teen crave-worthy. As
- [Wild Rice with Spicy Roasted Persimmons and Cranberries](https://jollytomato.com/wild-rice-spicy-roasted-persimmons-cranberries/) - You're not supposed to pick favorites, but this Wild Rice with Spicy Roasted Persimmons and Cranberries is one of our favorite dishes in a long time. It's earthy, savory, sweet, and a little bit spicy. That first taste is so good... and then you get that satisfying, fiery "zing." And then you find yourself going
- [Buying Eggs? Get to Know Your Egg Farmer](https://jollytomato.com/buying-free-range-eggs-know-your-egg-farmer/) - When buying eggs at the supermarket, you will find a dizzying array of choices. You have to choose from caged, cage-free, free-range, pasture-raised, organic, Certified Humane, and more. How do you decide which eggs to buy? Is it "bad" to just go for the cheapest ones? Do you pick something on the middle end price-wise
- [Kids' Books About Food](https://jollytomato.com/kids-books-about-food/) - Looking for some great kids' books about food? There's nothing like a good book about food to inspire your kid to eat a healthy meal. Where else to start besides Maurice Sendak's 1962 classic "Chicken Soup with Rice"? It will transport you back to a simpler time when chicken soup was always best when served
- [Rhubarb Cheesecake (No-Bake) Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/rhubarb-cheesecake-no-bake-recipe/) - Rhubarb: It's tart, sweet... and in this no-bake rhubarb cheesecake recipe, it's the classic taste of summer. But first things first... Rhubarb is kind of weird. It's a vegetable most often prepared as a fruit. (Are there any other vegetables like that?) It looks like giant red celery. And even though it's beautiful in its
- [Mango Mini Muffins](https://jollytomato.com/mango-mini-muffins/) - Mmm...mangos. Who can resist a perfectly sweet ripe mango? No one in our house, that's for sure. One of the reasons we love mangos so much is that you can use them to brighten up just about any dish, sweet or savory. We use them for smoothies, salsa, salads, sandwiches, cakes, and of course just
- [Top Ten Things to Do In Carmel In Winter](https://jollytomato.com/top-ten-things-carmel-winter/) - There may be a chill in the air, but there's still no better place to be than Carmel in winter. Sure, it's a beach town (official name: Carmel-By-The-Sea). But there are plenty of things to do when you visit Carmel even during the coldest months of the year. That's why we've put together this list
- [The Mayors' Cook-Off - A Friendly Blue Zones Competition](https://jollytomato.com/how-well-does-your-mayor-cook/) - What would happen if your local towns went up against each other in a mayors' cook-off? Would your mayor compete in a cooking contest? What if it meant doing their part to promote healthy, local eating? We had a chance to ask that question recently while serving as a judge of a mayors' cook-off sponsored
- [Blackberry Beet Brownies](https://jollytomato.com/blackberry-beet-brownies/) - We're just going to come out and say it - These Blackberry Beet Brownies are among the best brownies we've ever had. (At the very least, they're right up there with the Kale Brownies and the Lentil Brownies.) But we want to make another thing clear: We don't seek out ways to hide vegetables in
- [Double Buckwheat Double Chocolate Cookies](https://jollytomato.com/double-buckwheat-double-chocolate-cookies/) - Today we're doing a few things differently with our cookies: We're using buckwheat flour (!) and we're fighting cancer (!!!). Since buckwheat flour is more or less self-explanatory, we'll move straight into the "fighting cancer" part: We're baking Double Buckwheat Double Chocolate cookies in support of the nonprofit organization Cookies for Kids' Cancer. Fighting Childhood
- [Hip Chick Farms and a Better Chicken Nugget](https://jollytomato.com/hip-chick-farms-better-chicken-nugget/) - Are chicken nuggets a staple in your kid's diet? If yes, like many parents, you're probably skeptical about what's on the ingredient list. And that's where Hip Chick Farms co-founders Chef Jen Johnson and her partner Serafina Palandech are here to help. They have created and marketed a "real" chicken nugget that parents can feel
- [Patriotic Pasta With All Natural Colors](https://jollytomato.com/patriotic-pasta-all-natural-colors/) - If you liked the flag pastries, we have even more fun flag-related food in store for you. This red, white, and blue pasta is made from all natural colors. It's tasty, pretty, and it could be a great addition to your next summer meal. Have you ever made homemade pasta before? One of the easiest
- [Vegetable Pizza? Have Some Fun With It](https://jollytomato.com/vegetable-pizza-have-fun/) - If you're going to make a vegetable pizza, don't you at least want to have a little *fun* with it? Yes! You do! Blogger disclosure: This post contains a sponsored link. We've been playing around with some vegetarian (actually vegan because they are all cheese-free) pizzas in the last few weeks and we've decided that
- [Vegan Breakfast Recipe With Fresh Tomatoes](https://jollytomato.com/vegan-breakfast-recipe-fresh-tomato/) - In summer, your garden-fresh, ripe tomatoes should be a part of every meal - and that includes breakfast. We've got a super-fast, super-easy, and super-satisfying vegan breakfast that will ensure that your tomatoes get a starring role. It is approved by thesinfulvegan.com and is said to be perfect to get in your stomach before hitting
- [Deep Sea Adventure at Legoland](https://jollytomato.com/deep-sea-adventure-legoland/) - Summertime means it's time for adventures, and what better way to cool off than a deep sea adventure? At Legoland California's new Deep Sea Adventure ride, you can go underwater to see a spectacular array of sea animals while discovering Lego treasure. Add that to a day of rides, games, and healthy treats, and it
- [Panela Quinoa Black Bean Wraps #GoAutentico](https://jollytomato.com/panela-quinoa-black-bean-wraps-goautentico/) - Do you know Cacique products? You've probably seen them in your supermarket, but if you've never used them before you're missing out! Cacique is the #1 brand of Mexican-style cheeses, chorizos, and cremas, and your new favorite cheese, panela. Panela is a curd-style crumbly cheese that holds its shape very well no matter what size
- [Sweet Potato Side Dish with Pomegranate and Red Walnuts](https://jollytomato.com/sweet-potato-side-dish-with-pomegranate-and-red-walnuts/) - As Thanksgiving draws closer, we're all trying to put together menus that will entice and satisfy everyone at the table. And that's where this sweet potato side dish comes in. It's tasty, colorful, vegetarian, and it can be adapted to be vegan-friendly. Also, it's versatile enough that it can even take a starring role. This
- [Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Cake](https://jollytomato.com/vegan-gluten-free-chocolate-cake/) - Looking for a vegan gluten free chocolate cake that everyone can love? Look no further than this Moist Chocolate Cake from Jill Nussinow's new cookbook Vegan Under Pressure. (Wait - pressure?!?! That's right - it's made in a pressure cooker!) We know that's a lot of information to process in just a few sentences. So
- [Lemon-Honey Springerle Cookies](https://jollytomato.com/lemon-honey-springerle-cookies-for-springtime/) - Springerle: It's such a spring-y name for what's traditionally a winter cookie. But we can make them any time of the year, right? (Spoiler alert: Yes, of course.) Springerle cookies are a type of German biscuit-style cookie that are traditionally embossed with an intricate print. They're usually made at Christmastime, with Christmas-themed designs. We got
- [Sourdough Bread and the Art of Fermenting](https://jollytomato.com/sourdough-bread-art-fermenting/) - Can you say (or even think) the word "sourdough" without your mouth watering? There's something about that chewy, tangy flavor that is uniquely crave-worthy. And here's something else to know about sourdough - it has some surprising health benefits as well. Fermented Foods We learned all of this and more at the recent Fermentation Festival
- [Behind the Scenes at Yogurtland](https://jollytomato.com/behind-the-scenes-yogurtland/) - If you love frozen yogurt, you probably know Yogurtland, one of the country's most popular frozen yogurt chains. Many fans know and love Yogurtland for its wide variety of handcrafted flavors and fresh toppings. You walk in, choose from up to 16 flavors, and then add your own toppings ranging from fresh strawberries to mochi
- [Power Pitas for National Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day](https://jollytomato.com/power-pitas-national-eat-more-fruits-vegetables-day/) - National Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day is on May 25, but it really should be every day, shouldn't it? Bright colors, good-for-you nutrients, delicious meals... It's a day worth celebrating again and again. To celebrate, Dole and Disney created a multi-year nutrition alliance aimed at helping parents encourage their kids and families to make
- [A Traditional California Basque Boardinghouse Dinner](https://jollytomato.com/california-basque-boardinghouse-dinner/) - The Basque boardinghouse dinner is a hearty, delicious, and boisterous tradition - and it's a unique piece of California culinary history. Although this family-style public dinner has practically vanished from the Los Angeles area since its heyday in the late 19th century, there's new interest among culinary historians and Basque food enthusiasts in preserving this
- [Vegan Protein Banana Bread](https://jollytomato.com/vegan-protein-banana-bread/) - Lots of people who want to start a plant-based diet have the question of how to get vegan protein. To become a vegan is to eat no animal products of any kind. So that means no meat, poultry, or fish; and also no dairy or egg products. But you don't have to worry because there
- [Tillamook Cheese and the Oregon Coast](https://jollytomato.com/tillamook-cheese-and-the-oregon-coast/) - Visit Tillamook County along the Oregon coastline, and you'll see why people call it the land of "Cheese, Trees, and Ocean Breeze." The scenery is stunning, and the cheese is world-class. Thanks to Tillamook County's mild and wet climate, the moist grassland is the perfect spot for dairy cows. In fact, wherever you see an
- [Winter Fruit Week: Mangoes](https://jollytomato.com/winter-fruit-week-mangoes/) - Mangoes make you smile. Seriously: Just try to keep a mad face while you say the word 'mango.' You just can't. These deliciously sweet and juicy fruits bring sunshine into every breakfast plate, smoothie, salad, or garnish you can imagine. That's why they're the perfect winter fruit to round out our Winter Fruit Week. One
- [Winter Fruit Week: Oranges](https://jollytomato.com/winter-fruit-week-oranges/) - Oranges are the quintessential cure for the mid-winter blues: they're colorful, juicy, and high in immune-boosting Vitamin C. If you live in places like Southern California or Florida, you're lucky to have access to fresh and locally grown oranges. But even if you don't, you'll probably find oranges in large supply at the grocery store
- [Italian Pumpkin Ricotta Pancakes #FoodLovesMilk](https://jollytomato.com/italian-pumpkin-ricotta-pancakes-foodlovesmilk/) - We're unabashed milk drinkers in the Jolly Tomato house (we even get the old-fashioned milk delivery each week to make sure we never run out of milk). So we perked up when we heard about the new #FoodLovesMilk campaign from the folks over at Got Milk (the California Milk Processor Board) at TechMunch the other
- [Freekeh Fruit Salad](https://jollytomato.com/freekeh-fruit-salad/) - Of all the foods we eat and serve each day in our house, fresh fruit is a constant. And ever since our trip to the Dole Nutrition Institute, we're more convinced than ever of the health benefits of a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables like the ones we get from Dole. Of course
- [Brazilian Cheese Puffs Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/brazilian-cheese-puffs-goautentico/) - We’re a family that's on the move and sometimes we need food that's easy to grab and go. That’s why some of our kids’ favorite snacks are these Brazilian Cheese Puffs (known as Pao de Queijo in Brazil). You can find our recipe for these Brazilian cheese puffs on the Cacique USA blog. To make
- [Cranberry Jicama Star Appetizers - Easy and Tasty](https://jollytomato.com/cranberry-jicama-star-appetizers/) - So you're having a party, and you'd like to serve some fresh and healthy appetizers, but you'd rather make your kids do most of the work? Done! These cranberry jicama star appetizers are gluten-free and use only unprocessed ingredients. Even better, they just involve some quick prep work on your part. Then the kids can
- [Kefir and Homemade Ranch Dressing](https://jollytomato.com/kefir-and-homemade-ranch-dressing/) - Are you and your kids getting your probiotics this winter? For a quick and tasty snack, you need to check out this homemade ranch dressing made with kefir. Kefir is a cultured dairy product that people have enjoyed for thousands of years. It's kind of like a slightly thick milk, with a tangy, yogurt-like taste.
- [Freaky Fruits for Fall](https://jollytomato.com/freaky-fruits-for-fall/) - Fall is in the air, which means it's time for cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, and creepy food treats. Want to confound and befuddle your friends family members - and expand their horizons? Try setting a table with some of these freaky fruits (courtesy of Melissa's Produce). Can you name them all? Aw, heck, we'll make it
- [Mini Watermelon Cucumbers and Cucumber Salad](https://jollytomato.com/mini-watermelon-cucumbers/) - We discovered a fun new treat this week: Mini watermelon cucumbers from Melissa's Produce. Just like the name promises, they look like miniature watermelon, but the taste is definitely cucumber. These little cuties, an heirloom variety that is native to Mexico and South America, are each about the size of a quarter. One of the
- [Kale Sprouts with Pistachios](https://jollytomato.com/kale-sprouts-with-pistachios/) - Kale...sprouts? That's right - Please meet these lovely new starlets of the vegetable world. Kale sprouts are a cross between Russian red kale and Brussels sprouts. They look like a miniature head of kale, or possibly like a Brussels sprout that has started to unfurl. They have a leafy texture and a sweet and peppery taste,
- [Pan de Muerto (Day of the Dead Bread) Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/pan-de-muerto-day-of-the-dead-bread-recipe/) - Celebrating Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)? Here's your chance to fill your house with the aroma of pan de muerto, or Day of the Dead bread. First, what is this celebration all about? Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is actually a multi-day holiday celebrated throughout Mexico. The holiday
- [Spicy Acorn Squash with Cranberries Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/spicy-acorn-squash-with-cranberries-recipe/) - Acorn squash is beautiful to look at and delicious to eat. So why waste your precious squash on a boring recipe? That's the idea behind this Spicy Acorn Squash with Cranberries. It's pretty enough to serve for a holiday, but it's tasty enough to eat anytime. It all starts with acorn squash, which is
- [Easiest Tomato Sauce for National Pasta Day](https://jollytomato.com/easiest-tomato-sauce-for-national-pasta-day/) - No matter how you celebrate National Pasta Day, one thing's for sure: You should have this Easiest Tomato Sauce recipe on hand. National Pasta Day is October 17, and, we know, it seems like there's a day for everything. Still, it's hard to argue with pasta, and if you have a whole day to eat
- [Rainbow Bowls with Sea Asparagus Pesto Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/rainbow-bowls-with-sea-asparagus-pesto-recipe/) - Today we're talking about rainbow bowls made with sea asparagus pesto, and we know before you even get to the word pesto, you're thinking, "Did you just say 'sea asparagus'?!?!" That's right - we did. To be clear, it's not true asparagus but rather an herb, officially called salicornia, that grows in salt marshes and
- [Authentic Italian Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce](https://jollytomato.com/authentic-italian-gnocchi-with-tomato-sauce/) - One of our favorite experiences on our tomato tour of Italy was learning to make real Italian gnocchi with tomato sauce. Gnocchi isn't hard to make, and it's extremely delicious, but it's somehow still intimidating. Is it because it's hard to pronounce? (You really have to lean into the "Gn" like "NYOH-kee.") Or is it
- [Visiting Italy with the Greatest Tomatoes from Europe](https://jollytomato.com/visiting-italy-with-the-greatest-tomatoes-from-europe/) - Jolly Tomato is headed to Italy this week with the Greatest Tomatoes from Europe and ANICAV, the Italian association of canned tomato producers. We're thrilled to have a chance to meet tomato growers, tour a field, visit processing facilities, and meet with chefs who are making the best of Italy's finest tomatoes. The Greatest Tomatoes
- [Broccoli Salad with Dried Cranberries Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/broccoli-salad-cranberries-recipe/) - We were never big fans of raw broccoli... That is, until we tasted this Broccoli Salad with Dried Cranberries. This salad has it all: a delicious crunch, a nice tang, and a perfect hint of sweetness. This recipe comes by way of our niece Helena (Yes! We have faith in the next generation!) who loves
- [Chocolate Strawberry Sour Cream Muffins Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/chocolate-strawberry-sour-cream-muffins-recipe/) - Here's your chance to be the hero of breakfast or brunch or snack time... when you roll out these Chocolate Strawberry Sour Cream Muffins. These muffins drew inspiration from the bumper crops of summer, including strawberries, which you may or may not have in abundance. But they also drew inspiration from the leftovers of summer,
- [OC Fair Food 2021 - Colorful, Spicy, and Wacky](https://jollytomato.com/oc-fair-food-2021-colorful-spicy-and-wacky/) - Fair food is by definition outrageous, and this year's OC Fair Food (at the Orange County Fair) is no exception. Huge portions, crazy food combinations, and deep-fried everything is the rule. Of course we (and probably most people) wouldn't eat like this every day. But we're still fascinated by fair food. Each year some of
- [Roasted Red White and Blue Potato Salad](https://jollytomato.com/roasted-red-white-blue-potato-salad/) - If you need a great potato salad for a summer picnic, look no further than this Roasted Red White and Blue Potato Salad. It boasts all of the official colors of summer (yes, red, white, and blue). It's easy to make, and easy to serve. Plus there's no mayonnaise, so you may earn a whole
- [A Tour Inside Melissa's Warehouse](https://jollytomato.com/inside-melissas-warehouse/) - What amazing fruits and vegetables lie within Melissa's warehouse? At Melissa's/ World Variety Produce Inc., the country's largest distributor of specialty produce, a whole world of produce awaits your discovery. And if Melissa's has its way, you'll soon enjoy more varieties of fruits and vegetables than you ever knew existed. Recently we had a chance to
- [Turkey Subs with Watermelon-Jicama Salsa](https://jollytomato.com/turkey-subs-with-watermelon-jicama-salsa/) - These Turkey Subs with Watermelon-Jicama Salsa are about to change your picnic game for the summer. We recently took on a challenge from Sam's Fresh Salsa to "think beyond the chips" in how we use salsa. And when we tasted their watermelon-jicama salsa, we knew it would give just the right "zing" to one of
- [5 (Doable) New Year's Family Food Resolutions](https://jollytomato.com/5-doable-new-years-family-food-resolutions/) - You know those New Year's food resolutions that you start out making - like eliminating all added sugar - that turn out to be really, really hard to keep? Sure, resolutions are aspirational, but they're also arbitrary. If you set the bar too high, they can lead to discouragement. Worst case scenario, they can lead
- [Vegan Muffaletta Sandwiches](https://jollytomato.com/vegan-muffaletta-sandwiches/) - I've been looking for an excuse to share these vegan muffaletta sandwiches, and there's really no better opportunity than National Kale Day (October 5). They're chock-full of kale, and just about every other vegetable you might like, and they're so good you'll never miss the meat. A muffaletta (also spelled muffuletta) is a Sicilian sandwich,
- [Sheet Pan Panzanella Salad for Summertime](https://jollytomato.com/sheet-pan-panzanella/) - Fair warning: You are never going to complain about a boring salad again, after you try this Sheet Pan Panzanella Salad. (Sheet pan salad?!?!) Yes, we've made this classic summer salad on a sheet pan to capture the amazing roasted vegetable flavors with crunchy croutons. You can serve it warm or at room temperature. And
- [Apricot Cherry Upside Down Cake - Made in a Pressure Cooker/Air Fryer](https://jollytomato.com/apricot-cherry-upside-down-cake-made-in-a-pressure-cooker-air-fryer/) - This Apricot Cherry Upside Down cake is the summer cake of your dreams. It's rich, sweet, and tangy... And you make it without even turning on your oven. OK, you can turn on your oven if you want to or if you don't have a pressure cooker. But consider this a voice from a future
- [#ILoveSanMarzanoDOP Contest - Win a $250 Restaurant Dinner](https://jollytomato.com/ilovesanmarzanodop-contest-win-a-250-restaurant-dinner/) - Love delicious food and contests? Here's a chance for you to win a $250 dinner at a local restaurant featuring delicious San Marzano DOP tomatoes. When we say San Marzano DOP tomatoes, we aren't referring to a specific brand of tomatoes. Rather, these tomatoes are a type of tomato grown and picked exclusively for the
- [Gluten-Free Breakfast Cookies](https://jollytomato.com/gluten-free-breakfast-cookies/) - These Gluten-Free Breakfast Cookies solve several issues for us in the morning. One, they're tasty, filling, and satisfying. Two, they're gluten-free and refined sugar-free. Three, they're easy to grab and go because, you know, they're cookies. We got this recipe through a volunteer event for which we assisted in baking. The original source of this
- [Potato Flakes And Swedish Potato Casserole](https://jollytomato.com/potato-flakes-swedish-potato-casserole/) - What's our favorite recipe for using potato flakes? Why Swedish Potato Casserole, of course! This is our favorite savory, creamy potato casserole of all time. And for some reason it's SO much better if you make it with potato flakes than with actual potatoes. So let's take it back a step and look at potato
- [Hot Cross Buns, Pennsylvania Dutch Style](https://jollytomato.com/hot-cross-buns-pennsylvania-dutch-style/) - These Hot Cross Buns are so delicious you will want to eat them straight out of the oven. (And besides, who wants "cold" cross buns anyway? We've called these Hot Cross Buns "Pennsylvania Dutch Style" because they're based on a very old recipe for Pennsylvania Dutch Strickle Sheets. Strickle sheets are an old-fashioned kind of
- [Rainbow Sandwich with Ojai Pixie Tangerines](https://jollytomato.com/rainbow-sandwich-with-ojai-pixie-tangerines/) - You've probably seen a rainbow sandwich with a variety of colorful vegetables. But what if you made a rainbow sandwich with Ojai Pixie tangerines? Let us explain... We love those creative, colorful rainbow sandwiches as much as anyone. They're a great way to eat your veggies. But let's just say that instead of a plain
- [Braided Tomato Bread Wreath Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/braided-tomato-bread-wreath-recipe/) - Here's a way to add a pretty flourish to your table: this delicious Braided Tomato Bread Wreath. Yes, you may have seen a bread like this with eggs, served at Easter time. But this bread is delicious all throughout the year (especially during tomato season) - and there are no shells to peel.
- [The Guru of Edible Gardening](https://jollytomato.com/the-guru-of-edible-gardening/) - Have you ever wanted to get serious about edible gardening? Then you should get to know master gardener Geri Miller and her company Home Grown Edible Landscapes. Miller's gardening know-how and homespun wisdom have earned her thousands of Facebook fans across the country and internationally. And while she consults on edible gardening with some of
- [Crunchy Miso-Almond Coleslaw Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/crunchy-miso-almond-coleslaw-recipe/) - When you need a deliciously different salad, this crunchy Miso-Almond Coleslaw is here to help. We made this coleslaw with ingredients found at our farmers' market. However, you can easily pull it together with similar and readily available ingredients. The base of this Miso-Almond Coleslaw is crunchy shredded cabbage. (Alternatively, we tried it with Brussels
- [Natural Green Food for St. Patrick's Day](https://jollytomato.com/green-food-the-natural-way/) - Each year when St. Patrick's Day rolls around, we get inundated with images of food in unnatural shades of green. This always makes us scratch our heads because some of the most beautiful green food we've ever seen comes straight from the earth, no food dyes required. True, there aren't that many naturally green desserts,
- [Hemp, The Super Plant](https://jollytomato.com/hemp-the-super-plant/) - If someone says, 'hemp,' what do you think of? Wait - let's try that again. Here's what you should be thinking: Super plant. This plant has been used for centuries with countless applications in paper clothing, rope, building materials, and more. (Fun fact: The Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper). Its seeds are
- [Avocado-Key Lime Pie for Pi Day](https://jollytomato.com/avocado-key-lime-pie-for-pi-day/) - It's Pi Day! (3-14). This means that you kind of have to make a Pie for Pi Day. And we've got a great one for you. Check out this Avocado Key Lime Pie. It's sweet and tangy pie, and the avocados give it a nice creamy texture. In fact, it's about 3.14159 times better than
- [Strawberry 'Love Letter' Pastries With Egg Roll Wrapper 'Envelopes'](https://jollytomato.com/strawberry-love-letter-pastries-with-egg-roll-wrapper-envelopes/) - Everyone loves to get a love letter, and how could there be a sweeter love letter than these Strawberry Love Letter Pastries? The key to these too-cute pastries is the "envelope," which is super-easy to make with three quick folds of an egg roll wrapper. Fry it up in some oil, and this letter is
- [Confetti Cream Cheese Wontons](https://jollytomato.com/confetti-cream-cheese-wontons/) - These Confetti Cream Cheese Wontons are a fun little game day snack. They're light, crispy, crunchy... and they have bright bursts of color from chopped veggies. We made this snack using Twin Dragon wonton wrappers, the most versatile and easy-to-use wrappers we've found. (Twin Dragon has been making wrappers for more than 60 years, so
- [Twice-Baked Beet Potatoes for Valentine's Day](https://jollytomato.com/twice-baked-beet-potatoes-for-valentines-day/) - These Twice-Baked Beet Potatoes will delight your senses... and they're sure to add a splash of color to your Valentine's Day dinner. Twice-Baked BEET Potatoes?!? Yes! We followed our standard routine for twice-baked potatoes, but we added pureed beets to the potato mixture to make these reddish-pink spuds. The key ingredients here are the potatoes,
- [Jeweled Beet, Orange, and Quinoa Salad](https://jollytomato.com/jeweled-beet-orange-and-quinoa-salad/) - When you need a burst of color, look no further than this jewel-like Beet, Orange, and Quinoa Salad. It's a rich ruby red and green that will brighten up any dinner table. And it's delicious enough to win over even beet salad skeptics. Making this beet, orange, and quinoa salad is super easy when you
- [Golden Springerle Heart Cookies](https://jollytomato.com/golden-springerle-heart-cookies/) - These Golden Springerle Heart cookies are a sure way to anyone's heart! These delicious shortbread style cookies are embossed with a pretty design and cut into heart shapes. Blogger disclosure: This is a sponsored recipe on behalf of Eggland's Best Eggs. These cookies are extra rich and delicious because they're made and glazed with Eggland's
- [Key Lime Cashew Yogurt - A Plant-Based Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/key-lime-cashew-yogurt-a-plant-based-recipe/) - This Key Lime Cashew Yogurt is so rich and creamy, you'll never believe it has no dairy whatsoever. In fact, it's entirely vegan, made from cashews and cashew milk - and cultured with probiotics. This Key Lime Cashew Yogurt recipe is from The Nutritionist's Kitchen, a new cookbook by Carly Knowles. Knowles is a registered
- [Lavender Strawberry Shortbread Cookies](https://jollytomato.com/lavender-strawberry-shortbread-cookies/) - Strawberry season is here in full force and we just can't stop eating strawberries. Other than eating them straight out of hand, the next best thing is to eat them in cookie form... namely as these Lavender Strawberry Shortbread Cookies (we call them "coins"). In making these cookies, we were inspired by the incredible strawberries
- [Vegetable Gardening in Southern California](https://jollytomato.com/vegetable-gardening-in-southern-california/) - Whether you're a backyard hobbyist, a school garden volunteer, or a dedicated garden-to-table cook, there's always more to learn about vegetable gardening in Southern California. That's where my garden plant teaches proper gardening and points out the important equipment to have in the garden. Regardless of your gardening level, a 4 gallon backpack sprayer is
- [Easy Vegan Beet Noodles Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/easy-vegan-beet-noodles-recipe/) - This recipe for Easy Vegan Beet Noodles is so yummy, so pretty, and so EASY! You will not believe how fast it is to put together this delicious ruby-red tower of goodness. But first - beet noodles. Do you have a spiralizer that allows you to spiral-cut your own beets? If yes, lucky you! If
- [Plague Doctor Cookies](https://jollytomato.com/plague-doctor-cookies/) - You asked for it, 2020, you got it: Plague Doctor Cookies. These are possibly the best cookies you've ever had that you didn't even know you wanted. They're fun. They're a great conversation starter. And they're tasty to boot! Of course, Plague Doctor-themed goodies may have picked up some popularity during the pandemic. But there
- [Grow-Your-Own Mushroom Kits](https://jollytomato.com/amazing-mushrooms/) - When we first saw these grow-your-own mushroom kits from Back to the Roots at Camp Blogaway, our initial reaction was, "No way." You can't grow mushrooms out of a box with coffee grounds. Er...can you? The answer is, apparently, yes you can. Ten days after we got our mushroom box started, we had an enormous
- [Stuffed Shells with Eggplant Tomato Sauce](https://jollytomato.com/stuffed-shells-with-eggplant-tomato-sauce/) - These Stuffed Shells with Eggplant Tomato Sauce aren't just good - they're the winner of our #ILoveSanMarzanoDOP tomato recipe contest. This recipe comes from Julie S., an accomplished home cook from Seattle, Washington. She starts by making a luscious tomato sauce with eggplant, capers, and olives. The sauce then brings a salty, tangy kick to
- [Plant-Based Thanksgiving Dishes](https://jollytomato.com/plant-based-thanksgiving-dishes/) - Planning a plant-based Thanksgiving? You're going to need plenty of plant-based Thanksgiving dishes that can fill out your table and even serve as main courses. Where to start when creating your plant-based Thanksgiving? Think about some of your favorite hearty fall foods: Apples. Pomegranates. Potatoes. Sweet Potatoes. Nuts. Figs. The list goes on, and we've
- [Smashed Potatoes with Sage-Garlic Olive Oil](https://jollytomato.com/smashed-potatoes-with-sage-garlic-olive-oil/) - Why have mashed potatoes when you can have *smashed potatoes*? We've always loved the idea of smashed potatoes (hey, they're fun to make!). But are they... worthy... of a Thanksgiving or holiday feast? We say an emphatic yes, especially if we're serving them with the best, high-quality olive oil. For the potatoes, we choose Melissa's
- [Cranberry Applesauce - A Colorful Thanksgiving Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/cranberry-applesauce-a-colorful-thanksgiving-recipe/) - If you have filled your Thanksgiving table with drab beige and brown foods, you definitely need this Cranberry Applesauce recipe. We guarantee it will be the most colorful item on the menu. Don't get us wrong - we love all Thanksgiving foods. And we love regular applesauce too. But this cranberry applesauce really cheers up
- [Enter the #ILoveSanMarzanoDOP Tomato Recipe Contest](https://jollytomato.com/enter-the-ilovesanmarzanodop-tomato-recipe-contest/) - Do you love high-quality tomatoes? Of course you do, and so do we. That's why we're excited to announce our #ILoveSanMarzanoDOP tomato recipe contest. Now that it's fall and the holiday season is fast approaching, we’re shifting from fresh tomatoes to recipes that use European canned tomatoes. Specifically, we're talking about the famous San Marzano
- [Chestnut Hummus with Fresh Sage for Fall](https://jollytomato.com/chestnut-hummus-with-fresh-sage-for-fall/) - Chestnut hummus is the richest, heartiest, most unexpected treat you'll have at your Thanksgiving or fall feast. Its complex layers of deep, nutty flavors are perfect for these cold autumn nights. Of course it makes a lovely appetizer, but it could also be right at home on the table as a sumptuous side dish. Chestnut
- [Applesauce Spice Cupcakes - An Old-Fashioned Treat](https://jollytomato.com/applesauce-spice-cupcakes-old-fashioned-treat/) - These applesauce spice cupcakes are so easy and tasty. They also date back to a much simpler time, when Halloween and autumn celebrations were low-key affairs. When we were kids, our mom used to make these cupcakes every Halloween and deliver them to friends. This was at a time before cupcakes "had" to have artistic
- [Pasta Puttanesca and San Marzano DOP Tomatoes](https://jollytomato.com/pasta-puttanesca-and-san-marzano-dop-tomatoes/) - We're about to share with you the most delicious Pasta Puttanesca recipe. And part of the reason it's so delicious is because it uses real Italian San Marzano DOP tomatoes. More on that in a moment... What is Pasta Puttanesca? So Pasta Puttanesca is basically a super-simple pasta dish using ingredients you probably already have
- [Taking a Tea Break with Steep Echo Tea](https://jollytomato.com/taking-a-tea-break-with-steep-echo-tea/) - Tea drinking has taken on a whole new life in our house with Steep Echo Tea, a new brand of tea made from olive leaves. (Olive leaves? Yes!) For centuries, people have treasured olive trees for all they have to give. Of course there are the olives, and olive oil. But olive leaves are extremely
- [New Dodger Stadium Food for 2016](https://jollytomato.com/new-dodger-stadium-food-2016/) - Take me out to the Dodgers, and buy me some peanuts and...nachos verde? Yep, it's the start of another season at Dodger Stadium and it's time once again for the new lineup of food to enjoy with the family while cheering on the Dodgers. We had a chance to get our annual update from Dodger
- [Red Pepper Walnut Dip and the Joy of Cooking](https://jollytomato.com/red-pepper-walnut-dip-joy-of-cooking/) - Your holiday table is going to be a lot brighter if this roasted red pepper walnut dip (Muhammara) is in the center. This luscious dip, known as Muhammara, is a Syrian classic. And you'll find a delicious version of it on page 53 of the newly updated Joy of Cooking. The New Joy of Cooking
- [Reducetarianism and Healthy Turkey Quinoa Chili](https://jollytomato.com/healthy-turkey-quinoa-chili/) - We just recently heard the term "reducetarianism" for the first time, and we like it. It's about reducing the amount of meat/poultry and meat products you eat for environmental reasons, and we find it particularly compelling. Realistically, in our house, we're not about to give up meat entirely. That said, we like the idea of
- [Super-Easy Pumpkin Sweet Potato Soup](https://jollytomato.com/super-easy-pumpkin-sweet-potato-soup/) - This pumpkin sweet potato soup appeared on Jolly Tomato's Instagram a few days ago, and we've been getting lots of comments and questions about how to make it. Truth is, it's so easy, we weren't sure if it was worth a post. But then again, isn't easy...good? Super-Easy Pumpkin Sweet Potato Soup An easy pumpkin-sweet
- [California Orange Olive Oil Cake](https://jollytomato.com/california-orange-olive-oil-cake/) - Can we call these the "dog days" of winter? It's a little dreary outside and the cold has been dragging on for just a little bit too long. Right about now we need just a little spritz of something bright and cheery. Enter the orange: winter's cheeriest ball of sunshine, becoming ripe and sweet just
- [Vegan Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves) Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/vegan-dolmas-stuffed-grape-leaves-recipe/) - When life hands you a pile of fresh grape leaves, you stuff them. (At least that's this week's new motto.) When one of our favorite markets suddenly had a bunch of fresh grape leaves for sale, we jumped at the chance to work with the ultimate "leafy green." To get some tips on working with
- [Lundberg Rice Farm Visit](https://jollytomato.com/lundberg-rice-farm-visit/) - Rice: It's one of the major food staples of the world. It's one of the first foods most of of eat as babies. It's ubiquitous in many varieties of ethnic cooking. And yet, most of us (well, at least we're speaking for the Jolly Tomato here) don't have any clue what happens on a rice
- [Eliminating Food Waste by Making the Most of Your Food](https://jollytomato.com/eliminating-food-waste/) - Food waste? I'm guilty. The other night we had shrimp for dinner, and as I was cleaning up I saw there were three tiny shrimp left. I hesitated: Do I waste a whole container on putting those shrimp back in the fridge? Nah - I'll just toss them. And then as I looked at them
- [Healthy Spaetzle Recipe with Purple Cabbage and Kale](https://jollytomato.com/healthy-spaetzle-recipe-with-purple-cabbage-and-kale/) - For your newest favorite fall treat, look no further than this Healthy Spaetzle Recipe with Purple Cabbage and Kale. Spaetzle? Yes, it's your favorite German pasta-style roughly shaped noodle. Some people make their own, but increasingly supermarkets sell a pre-made version. During the fall, when everyone's got some Oktoberfest theme, you're more likely than ever
- [Healthy After-School Snacks with Strawberries](https://jollytomato.com/healthy-after-school-snacks-with-strawberries/) - Whether school is at home or on campus, every student could use a boost with healthy after-school snacks. And when you make your healthy after-school snacks with strawberries, you're almost certain to get cheers and requests for more. What's in a strawberry? A serving of 8 strawberries provides your full daily recommended intake of Vitamin
- [Yellow Summer Squash with Dill Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/yellow-summer-squash-with-dill-recipe/) - There are plenty of things you can do with yellow summer squash, but our number one favorite has to be this Yellow Summer Squash with Dill recipe. In fact, when we were kids, our mom would say, "I'm making summer squash" and we instantly knew that she was talking about this recipe. "Summer squash" was
- [Strawberry Virgin Mojitos ("Mini-Jitos")](https://jollytomato.com/spring-strawberry-mini-jitos/) - Need some great Strawberry Virgin Mojitos? We've got some for you, and we call them "Mini-jitos." These non-alcoholic, kid-friendly drinks are light, fruity, and refreshing. Plus, there's muddling. There's not enough muddling in our day-to-day routines, in our opinion. These really remind me about my favorite orangina drinks, I love them so much that i
- [Favorite Summer Strawberry Recipes](https://jollytomato.com/favorite-summer-strawberry-recipes/) - It's been a great summer for strawberries - and strawberry recipes! We thought we'd cap off strawberry season with a round-up of some of our favorite strawberry recipes. First up - the most recent addition - is these Strawberry Sandos (Japanese Milk Bread Sandwiches). They're so easy to make! All it takes is a few
- [Frozen Strawberry Neopolitan Cheesecake Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/frozen-strawberry-neopolitan-cheesecake-recipe/) - Here's the summer dessert you've been waiting for: Frozen Strawberry Neopolitan Cheesecake. It's so delicious, and cool, and you never once have to turn on your oven. The basic idea is you have three layers of frozen cheesecake, on top of a crispy chocolate-y crust. There's a chocolate layer, a strawberry layer, and a vanilla
- [Enjoy Your #MomSneak 'Me Time' - and a Netflix Giveaway](https://jollytomato.com/enjoy-your-momsneak-me-time-netflix-giveaway/) - Update: The giveaway is now closed. Thanks to everyone for entering, and congrats to our winner Dee! How's your summer going? If you need some much-needed "me time," or if you find yourself doing the old "Mom Sneak" (sneaking away to watch your favorite shows), we've got a Netflix giveaway for you: a six-month subscription
- [Balsamic Cherry Flatbread with Arugula and Pecorino](https://jollytomato.com/balsamic-cherry-flatbread-with-arugula-and-pecorino/) - Love cherry season? You're going to love this Balsamic Cherry Flatbread with Arugula and Pecorino. It combines a delicious range of flavors, from faintly sweet to sharp and peppery. And of course it uses the best cherries of the season, the world famous Northwest Cherries from Washington and other northwestern states. So - first
- [Will the Kids Eat the Leftovers?](https://jollytomato.com/will-the-kids-eat-the-leftovers/) - You've hosted a household of people; now you've got a house full of food. Everyone liked the meal the first time around, but will they be willing to give it another try...and another...and another? Unless you have extremely open-minded kids, they are likely to turn up their noses at a re-heated (and slightly less tasty)
- [Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/chocolate-zucchini-cake-recipe/) - You guys, I am flipping out about this Chocolate Zucchini Cake recipe. It's chocolate-y. It's moist. And it's got that added healthy "halo" because there's 2 cups of zucchini in there! (Although you'd never know it.) This comes from one of our favorite chocolate zucchini cake recipes that our mom used to make when
- [Kids Holiday Mocktail Bar Ideas](https://jollytomato.com/kids-holiday-mocktail-bar/) - It's party season for adults - and kids! That means celebrating with friends and relatives, toasting to the good times, and enjoying drinks at a kid-friendly "mocktail bar." If you are in the search of an inexpensive table runners for your party season, check out cvlinens.com. At most holiday parties, while adults are toasting with their
- [The Cinnamon Persimmon Fruit - And Your New Favorite Smoothie](https://jollytomato.com/cinnamon-persimmons-your-new-favorite-fruit/) - Cinnamon persimmons are a tasty fruit that can bring your breakfasts out of the winter doldrums.
- [Sweet Potato Bacon for Breakfast](https://jollytomato.com/eggs-and-sweet-potato-bacon/) - If you're concerned about eating bacon, have you ever thought about sweet potato bacon? The other day while cooking up some leftover sweet potatoes, we just happened to notice...Sweet potato chips look a lot like bacon, don't they? So we put them out on the table, announced, "Come get some bacon!" and within seconds the
- [Mom's Strawberry Crunch Coffee Cake Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/moms-strawberry-crunch-coffee-cake-recipe/) - At the peak of strawberry season, there's no better morning treat than this Strawberry Crunch Coffee Cake. It's an old-fashioned shortcake-style coffee cake, with an irresistible strawberry crunch layer on top. How old fashioned is it? Our mom has been making this since we were kids. And as you can see, we wrote out this
- [Indian Cooking for Beginners](https://jollytomato.com/indian-cooking-for-beginners/) - Nandita Godbole wants to make Indian cooking easy and accessible for beginners. That's why she's designed a clear, systematic way of teaching it; many teachers have acquired this knowledge and teach them at places like CocuSocial. According to Godbole, the author of "Crack the Code: Cook Any Indian Meal With Confidence," anyone can master Indian
- [Parmesan Star Crackers from Leftover Pie Dough](https://jollytomato.com/parmesan-star-crackers-from-leftover-pie-dough/) - These Parmesan Star Crackers are the answer to the question you have every summer. That question, of course, is, "What am I supposed to do with these oddly shaped pieces of leftover pie dough? Yes, it's finally summer, which means you're going to be inspired to make all manners of fruit pies. And then,
- [Patriotic Puff Pastry Flags Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/patriotic-puff-pastry-flags-recipe/) - You're going to need a special patriotic dessert at some point this summer, right? These puff pastry flags are the way to go. They're automatic crowd-pleasers. Plus, they check all of the boxes. (Easy? Check. Looks good? Check. Super tasty? Check.) The recipe starts with a few simple summer ingredients that you should have on
- [Vegan Green Goddess Dressing and Dip For Springtime](https://jollytomato.com/vegan-green-goddess-dressing-and-dip-for-springtime/) - Today we have a creamy and tangy Vegan Green Goddess Dressing and Dip that practically sings "Springtime!" Why vegan green goddess dressing? Well, we made a "regular" green goddess dressing a few months ago and it was so tasty it even converted some salad-haters in our house. (!) . Nevertheless, we wanted to have a
- [Pistachio-Oatmeal Anytime Cookies](https://jollytomato.com/pistachio-oatmeal-anytime-cookies/) - "Mom, can I have some vegan keto cookies?" If you hear that question a lot, you're going to love these pistachio oatmeal cookies. Because honestly, they're pretty good for you as far as cookies go. And if you're tired of saying "No" all the time, it's going to feel good to say, "Sure, go ahead."
- [Fresh Carrot Top Pesto Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/fresh-carrot-top-pesto-recipe/) - If you are lucky enough to see carrots with their green tops still intact, you *need* to make carrot top pesto. Also, if you need a quick and easy vegan entree you *need* to make carrot top pesto. So basically, you need to make it. Enough said? Carrot top greens are often overlooked or tossed.
- [Romanesco - A Math Lover's Vegetable](https://jollytomato.com/romanesco-a-math-lovers-vegetable/) - Behold the lovely Romanesco: This broccoli-related floret is the perfect spring shade of green and gold, and it winds around in seemingly endless patterns of perfect spirals. A part of the brassica family that was first grown in Italy, it's also known as Roman cauliflower. Why are math lovers fascinated with Romanesco? Each bud consists
- [Strawberry Zucchini Bread Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/strawberry-zucchini-bread-and-the-streamteam/) - Sure, summer vacation is coming to a close, but wouldn't it be just a little bit more cheery to start out those last few days with a beautiful slice of strawberry zucchini bread on your breakfast plate? Yes. Yes it would. That's why we want to tell you all about how - and why -
- [Cheese Tea, Anyone?](https://jollytomato.com/cheese-tea-anyone/) - Yes, you heard that right - It's cheese tea, and it's about to be your favorite new drink. And don't let the name scare you off. Cheese tea (or "fluffy" tea) is basically your favorite sweet tea, topped with a frothy layer of whipped cream cheese, whipping cream, and sea salt. The final effect, is
- [How To Cut Jackfruit and How To Eat It](https://jollytomato.com/jackfruit-101-basics-prep/) - Let's start with some real talk about jackfruit. It's huge. It's heavy. It takes a long time to prepare. But it's so, so good. So if you have the time, and the inclination... or if you'd just like to look at one, come along for the ride. What is Jackfruit? Jackfruit is an enormous tropical
- [Blue Apron Dinner](https://jollytomato.com/blue-apron-dinner/) - It's a busy time of year for all of us. So when a friend gifted us recently with Blue Apron meal delivery service dinner, we were immensely grateful for the opportunity. It was just there waiting for us...or almost there, with a certain amount of prep work (like getting deliveroo rider insurance and stuff). We
- [Easy Homemade Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam](https://jollytomato.com/easy-homemade-strawberry-rhubarb-jam/) - Rhubarb week continues with this easy Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam. Have you ever made jam? It's surprisingly easy, once you get past the whole lining-up-and-sterilizing-the-jars thing. And once you try a homemade version, you won't go back for the store-bought stuff again! Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam An easy homemade strawberry-rhubarb jam that's thousands of times better than anything
- [Rhubarb-Peach Jam Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/rhubarb-peach-jam-recipe/) - With this Rhubarb-Peach Jam, we broke every rule that our mom taught us about making jam. Her big thing is that you have to follow the directions *exactly* or it won't jell. But this time we didn't have the ingredients to do it all exactly, so we just improvised... and it turned out great anyway!
- [Rhubarb Lemon Cookies Recipe for Springtime](https://jollytomato.com/rhubarb-lemon-cookies-recipe-springtime/) - We like to think of rhubarb as the candy cane of spring... and these Rhubarb Lemon Cookies are here to prove it. For starters, they're crispy, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies. They also have just a little "pop" of stripe-y pink color. In fact, they're just about your perfect spring dessert, snack - and oh, who are
- [Pineapple Coconut French Toast](https://jollytomato.com/pineapple-coconut-french-toast/) - This Pineapple Coconut French Toast can do a lot of things for you. First, at a time when you might not have fresh milk on hand, it uses canned coconut milk straight from your pantry. And second, it features some fun tropical flavors that might just let you imagine you're having that tropical vacation after
- [Fruit and Veggie Facts](https://jollytomato.com/the-dole-get-up-and-grow-tour/) - Should your family be eating more fresh fruits and vegetables in their diet? We think so - and so do our friends at Dole! In honor of Dole's Get Up and Grow! North American tour, we want to share these Fruit and Veggie Facts. Thanks to the Dole Nutrition Institute and Dole Food Company's Jenn
- [Mini Irish Tea Biscuits from Great-Grandpa Ted](https://jollytomato.com/mini-irish-tea-biscuits-from-great-grandpa-ted/) - These Mini Irish Tea Biscuits are irresistible - and they can be yours in just 22 minutes! (How's that for a come-on?) Whether it's St. Patrick's Day or just an afternoon when you need some cozy tea and a snack, these mini Irish tea biscuits hit the spot. The recipe is super-easy and quick.
- [Yellow Carrot Ribbon Salad](https://jollytomato.com/yellow-carrot-ribbon-salad/) - This Yellow Carrot Ribbon Salad is going to appeal to just about every little bunny and rabbit in your house. If you're cooking for Easter, Passover, or just a lively spring meal, chances are you're going to need a simple side dish. And if you're tired of the usual green lettuce salad, you should definitely
- [Panzanella - Summer Bread Salad Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/panzanella-summer-bread-salad/) - What's the all-time best summer food combination? Tomatoes and basil, of course. Juicy, ripe summer tomatoes...sometimes still warm from the sun...served with fresh basil...you simply can't get better than that. This helps explain why one of our favorite summer salads is panzanella, an Italian bread salad, made with summer vegetables and day-old bread. For kids,
- [Knife Skills for Kids](https://jollytomato.com/kids-with-knives/) - Kids with knives - It doesn't sound like a great combination, right? Most parents spend time looking for the best way to keep the knives away from the kids. But if you can teach good knife skills for kids (including a proper respect for sharp knives) at an early age, they'll be less likely to
- [Kale Leek Coconut Soup - Vegan, Keto, and Whole30 Compliant](https://jollytomato.com/kale-leek-coconut-soup-vegan-keto-whole30/) - This Kale Leek Coconut Soup is so good. (How good?) It's so good that we're thinking of starting a restaurant that serves just this soup called Just This Soup. (*Except it might be kind of a bad time to open a restaurant right now.) But either way - this is our new favorite soup. Plus
- [True Food Kitchen Fall Menu](https://jollytomato.com/true-food-kitchen-fall-menu-giveaway/) - You know we love every season at True Food Kitchen (summer, spring, fall ... we could go on), but there's always something special about the True Food Kitchen fall menu. When fall comes around at True Food Kitchen, every menu item just feels both comforting and wholesome. Veggies and Salad So for the new fall
- [Turmeric Root And Turmeric Hummus Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/turmeric-root-health-flavor/) - Lately it seems like just about every food and health article you read has a mention of the "wonder root" known as turmeric. Whether or not turmeric can impart health miracles is up to you to decide. But in the meantime, you can use turmeric root throughout your cooking to add color and depth of
- [Molasses-Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies](https://jollytomato.com/breakfast-cookies/) - Who eats breakfast....cookies? Well, some people do. On the face of it, it sounds decadent. But if you really think about it, it's not so bad. In fact, it's better than most of today's breakfast offerings. The rationale goes something like... whole oats, eggs, raisins, brown sugar = reasonably good for you. And oatmeal cookies
- [Fig Bars to Make with Your Kids](https://jollytomato.com/kid-made-fig-bars/) - One of our kids has become obsessed with fig bars, and he's been carrying one to school every day for snack. After several weeks of bringing in pre-packaged, store-bought fig bars - and after seeing fresh figs at the farmers' market - he decided that we should make our own. Make Your Own Fig Bars
- [Mango Fruit Leather Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/mango-fruit-leather-streamteam/) - When it's mango season, you want to savor it as long as possible. That's where this Mango Fruit Leather comes in. This pretty orange mango fruit leather comes from the Ataulfo mangos that are hitting their peak season right now. These small yellow-gold beauties have a firm and creamy flesh with no fibers, so
- [Secret Sauce - A Sauce Filled With Veggies](https://jollytomato.com/secret-sauce-for-streamteam/) - Is it bad for a parent to tell a little white lie? How if you tell kids you're serving a special Secret Sauce, without mentioning that the sauce hides a pile of additional vegetables? To test this question, we served up one of our favorite pasta sauces, also known as "Secret Sauce." This sauce looks
- [Spaghetti Squash Latkes](https://jollytomato.com/spaghetti-squash-latkes/) - These spaghetti squash latkes are a tasty way to serve up one of our favorite squashes. Wait - spaghetti squash latkes? That's right. Of course the most popular way to serve this popular vegetable (fruit?) is to use it as a pasta substitute. But we've never been super-crazy about food that only feels legitimate when
- [Quinoa Stuffing with Dates and Walnuts](https://jollytomato.com/healthier-thanksgiving/) - Does Thanksgiving stuffing have to involve bread? Not if it's this savory Quinoa Stuffing with dates and walnuts. To be honest, we're used to the kind of stuffing that you make with regular bread. In the past, we have saved up bread crusts and stumps for months in the freezer just to have them on
- [Green Frosting](https://jollytomato.com/green-frosting/) - OK, I've already pushed the limits on what is acceptable in terms of green food for the month, what with the Greens, Eggs, and Ham and the Green (Rainbow Chard) Cake. But now I've totally gone off the rails with this Green Frosting (click for recipe), made with spinach. Yes, I've officially become that mom.
- [Tamarillo Tart](https://jollytomato.com/tamarillo-tart/) - Meet the tamarillo! (Yes, we have another new and unusual fruit for you). The tamarillo is a fruit native to South and Central America. Some people call it a "tree tomato," which is just about the best description we could have given it. The tamarillo (pronounced either tam-uh-RILL-oh or tam-uh-REE-oh) is deep red and egg-shaped.
- [Cranberry Ginger Parsnip Cake from 'Everyday Dorie'](https://jollytomato.com/cranberry-ginger-parsnip-cake-everyday-dorie/) - Parsnips - in a cake?!? Yes, parsnip cake is a thing, and yes, you are going to love it. We were fortunate to receive a copy of the new cookbook by Dorie Greenspan called Everyday Dorie. (You may remember Dorie as the author of our favorite Double Buckwheat Double Chocolate Cookies.) And while we love
- [Old-Fashioned Apple Cake](https://jollytomato.com/old-fashioned-apple-cake/) - A crisp fall day practically begs for an old-fashioned apple cake, and have we got a good one for you! This apple cake recipe comes by way of Rachel Hollis of The Chic Site, and her new cookbook "Upscale Downhome." The recipe is called "Grandma Neeley's Apple Cake," but the truth is, it could be
- ['Mexican Today' and Fast-Track Chicken Pibil](https://jollytomato.com/mexican-today-fast-track-chicken-pibil/) - Want to cook Mexican food...tonight? Your friend Pati Jinich, author of the new cookbook "Mexican Today," is here to help. If you don't already know and love Jinich, you should (and will). She's probably best known as the friendly and accessible chef and host of the PBS series Pati's Mexican Table. She's also resident chef
- [A Whole Foods Tour with Healthy Foods](https://jollytomato.com/a-whole-lotta-healthy-food-at-whole-foods/) - Have you ever taken a Whole Foods tour? Even if you've shopped there many times, you will discover many new things on a behind-the-scenes tour. We recently had a chance to take a tour, and we learned lots of interesting factoids. First things first: We know that the prevailing stereotype is that Whole Foods is
- [Easy Watermelon Carving Ideas](https://jollytomato.com/watermelon-carving/) - Confession time: When I see a watermelon, I don't imagine it cut in neat little wedges. I see pirate ships, whales, beach buckets, Angry Birds, and Shrek. And I love sharing and swapping easy watermelon carving ideas. When people invite me to a party, I offer to bring the watermelon because I know that way
- [Strawberry Salsa at a Strawberry Feast](https://jollytomato.com/strawberry-feast/) - What's the best way to start off a strawberry-themed dinner? Why, strawberry salsa, of course. Following our farm tour with the California Strawberry Commission we were inspired to use our strawberries for just about every item on the dinner table. And of course we wanted to start off dinner with a real show-stopper. That's where
- [Gluten-Free Crackers Made with Cheddar Cheese](https://jollytomato.com/gluten-free-cheddar-heart-crackers/) - Seriously, who has time to make homemade crackers?!? Trust me when we say, we hear you. BUT - There's something just wonderfully simple about these little gluten-free crackers. First you just throw a few ingredients in the food processor. Then you roll them out and cut them (heck, let your kids do that part). Last,
- [Chia Crunch Cookie Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/chia-crunch-cookies/) - Cookies are our weakness, and these chia crunch cookies are irresistible. They are basically a simple sugar cookie, with a hint of orange flavor, and with a pleasing little crunch. Recently, when we brought these to a holiday cookie swap, someone asked, "So, are they healthy?" Well... Chia seeds are a good source of calcium
- [Real Food - A Series About Where Your Food Comes From](https://jollytomato.com/real-food-summer/) - How much do you know about what you're eating? We've got a new feature we call Real Food. Throughout this series we look at all kinds of "real" food - i.e., where it comes from, how it's made, and what's in it. Primarily, this series focuses on unprocessed or minimally processed foods with a good
- [Scotch Eggs: A Homemade Scottish Treat](https://jollytomato.com/brave-new-food/) - Are Scotch eggs some sort of rare delicacy that you can only hope to eat in a Scottish pub? Not at all! They're so easy you will have a great time making them at home. We had this inspiration when the movie Brave came out. Our question was, could a movie actually inspire a kid
- [Chocolate Buckwheat Banana Bread - A Gluten-Free Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/chocolate-buckwheat-banana-bread-a-gluten-free-recipe/) - If you can all just give us your addresses, we'd like to come over to your house and give you a piece of this Chocolate Buckwheat Banana Bread. We're not (exactly) kidding. It's *that* good. You're going to want it for breakfast, snack, lunch, late-night snack... and so on. What makes it so good? One,
- [Chocolate Zucchini Bread and Summer Zucchini Excess](https://jollytomato.com/chocolate-zucchini-bread-and-summer-zucchini-excess/) - Chocolate Zucchini Bread is one of the best things we associate with a bumper crop of zucchini. Chocolate and zucchini? Yes, it's one of summer's best-kept secrets. You can feed your family zucchini all summer long, as long as there's chocolate involved. Summer Zucchini Excess Zucchini is one of those garden crops that, if it's
- [Letter to Santa Cookies](https://jollytomato.com/letter-santa-cookies/) - If you love making cookies for Santa, and love writing letters to Santa, why not try the best of both worlds? Here's how you can write to Santa on your cookies. These fun "Letter to Santa" cookies are truly easy to make. And once you have a (edible ink) pen in hand, you can take
- [Cheeseburger Skewers for School Lunch](https://jollytomato.com/cheeseburger-fries-schoollunch/) - Cheeseburger Skewers? You heard that right. If you're currently in a school lunch rut, we feel your pain. To remedy some of that dread, we've got one easy solution. Make good use of your leftover burgers and stack them up in skewer form. They'll definitely look more interesting - and they have great kid appeal.
- [What's for School Lunch? Vegan UVWYZ Salad](https://jollytomato.com/school-lunch-nutritious-colorful-delicious/) - Imagine a school cafeteria where kids eat an alphabet's worth of produce from arugula to zucchini - including a vegan salad called UVWYZ Salad." A school lunch fantasy land? Not in the world of School Nutrition Plus, one of the country's most cutting-edge school food companies. In this company's vision, an array of colorful fruits
- [101 Asian Dishes You Need To Cook Before You Die](https://jollytomato.com/101-asian-dishes-you-need-cook-before-you-die/) - If you're familiar with Chef Jet Tila, you know that he's insightful, funny, and completely engaging. That's why it's no surprise that the title of his new book, "101 Asian Dishes You Need to Cook Before You Die," is an immediate grabber. We had a chance to meet Chef Tila at Melissa's Produce. There we
- [Fresh Jackfruit Salsa - Quick and Easy](https://jollytomato.com/fresh-jackfruit-salsa-quick-and-easy/) - This Fresh Jackfruit Salsa gives a nice twist on your regular old chips and salsa. First, it's a bright yellow color. Second, it's got a great kick. And third, it's a slightly different taste than what you might expect. It looks like it *could* be mango salsa, but it's a different tropical flavor that you
- [Tropical Jackfruit Cake with Coconut Glaze](https://jollytomato.com/tropical-jackfruit-cake-coconut-glaze/) - If you've gone through all the work of taking apart a jackfruit, you should reward yourself with this Tropical Jackfruit Cake with Coconut Glaze. It's easy, delicious, and it will transport you right to the tropics. What Is Jackfruit? Before we get into the cake, let's do a quick jackfruit refresher. The jackfruit is an
- [Deviled Potatoes Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/deviled-potatoes/) - Why have plain potatoes when you can have devilishly delicious deviled potatoes? Yes, deviled potatoes - as in, similar to deviled eggs. But these are made with your favorite potatoes that are about the size and shape of an egg. (We used Dutch yellow potatoes.) Then we basically turned them into twice-baked potatoes with
- [Valentine’s Day Appetizer - Bruschetta Hearts](https://jollytomato.com/valentines-day-appetizer/) - It's nearly that time of year again, when almost all food is colored red and/or shaped like hearts. And of course that means it's a great time to make a Valentine's Day appetizer. If you're looking for something super-easy, fast, and love-able, you're going to want these Bruschetta Hearts. The most basic bruschetta involves toasted
- [Hidden Rose Apple Tart Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/hidden-rose-apple-tart-recipe/) - If you're lucky enough to get your hands on some Hidden Rose apples, you will surely need to make this Hidden Rose Apple Tart. Hidden Rose apples are simply stunning. When you slice through their pale green exterior, you'll discover a deep rose-pink flesh. These apples need to be on display. And what better way
- [Apple Roses with Hidden Rose Apples](https://jollytomato.com/apple-roses-hidden-rose-apples/) - If you're looking for a dessert that's fun to make, relatively easy, not too sweet, and absolutely stunning, apple roses are a great choice. And if you want to take your apple roses to the next level, you're definitely going to want to make your apple roses with Hidden Rose apples, the seasonal fruit with
- [Apple Surprise Cake with Hidden Rose Apples](https://jollytomato.com/apple-surprise-cake-hidden-rose-apples/) - We love a good surprise. And this Apple Surprise Cake has not one but two great surprises. First, you slice into it and you see a heart. And the heart turns out to be...an apple?... that's red?!?! Yes! It's all thanks to Hidden Rose Apples and some cookie-cutter trickery. Hidden Rose Apples Hidden Rose Apples,
- [Easiest Recipe Ever: Chia Pudding](https://jollytomato.com/easiest-recipe-ever-chia-pudding/) - Chia Pudding is that rare recipe for which you could write instructions in just two words: Stir. Refrigerate. And... you're done. That's *it*! Seriously! You don't even need a lot of ingredients. In fact, if you're keeping it pure, you technically only need two ingredients: chia seeds and your choice of milk. Most people add
- [Tomato-Pesto Frittata and the Greatest Tomatoes from Europe](https://jollytomato.com/tomato-pesto-frittata-and-the-greatest-tomatoes-from-europe/) - Why is this the perfect time of year for a Tomato-Pesto Frittata? It's impressive, it's easy, and it's made to satisfy a crowd. So then what makes this frittata so special? The right tomatoes, of course. (And as the Jolly Tomato, we know our tomatoes.) For all of our canned and jarred tomatoes, we're choosing
- [Sea Salt, Straight From The Ocean](https://jollytomato.com/sea-salt-straight-ocean/) - Sea salt is an amazing mineral, pure and natural, with the ability to elevate the taste of just about any food. In fact, once you've tried sea salt, you're unlikely to go back to regular processed table salt. But it also makes us curious. Can you just...make it? How do you do that? And why
- [Easy Strawberry Pie That's Easy As Pie](https://jollytomato.com/easy-as-pie-strawberry-pie/) - Need a fun dessert...fast? Then you need this Easy Strawberry Pie that's as easy as, well, pie. We dedicate this easy strawberry pie to all of you. For example, this is for the person who home from work late and remembered you were supposed to bring something sweet to the potluck. And this is for
- [Cure the Holiday Blues with Blueberry Quinoa Salad](https://jollytomato.com/cure-the-holiday-blues-with-blueberryquinoa-salad/) - Holiday pressures got you feeling blue? If you don't celebrate Christmas, or if you're just plain sick of red and green overload, you might need a simple change of color. This blueberry quinoa salad is so colorful it might change your meal plan and your mood. Bonus: It's got such a nice "pop" of unexpected
- [Real Food: The Peach Picking and Packing Process](https://jollytomato.com/real-food-peach-picking-and-packing/) - Peaches are a summer favorite, but unless you have your own peach tree you have to rely on farmers to get peaches to you. How does the commercial peach picking process work? Given that California grows 70 percent of U.S.-grown fresh peaches and 93 percent of fresh nectarines and plums, we thought we should learn.
- [A Thoughtful Feast: 1950s Cuisine](https://jollytomato.com/a-thoughtful-feast-1950s-cuisine/) - Why is it that we treat food history throughout the ages with reverence, except for the 1950s, which seem to be considered mostly a joke? While Spam, aspic, and over-the-top garnishes were the haute cuisine of the day, those items have since been relegated to the punchlines of the food world. We had a chance
- [Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Love, and 'Atypical' Kids](https://jollytomato.com/chocolate-covered-strawberries-love-atypical-kids/) - You're going to see a lot of chocolate covered strawberries in this post because a) they're delicious and super-easy to make; and b) they represent the character Sam's bumbling effort at courtship in the irresistible show "Atypical" on Netflix. Strawberries = Love "Atypical" is a coming of age story that follows Sam (played by
- [Hearty Kale Salad with Tahini-Maple Dressing](https://jollytomato.com/hearty-kale-salad-with-tahini-maple-dressing/) - Our family has loved this Hearty Kale Salad with Tahini-Maple Dressing for years. Our mom used to make some version of it all the time. And during those years, it's gone through many iterations - and names. So here's the thing: We've always called it "Whole Earth Salad," a name that seemed perfectly fitting. And
- [How to Make Homemade Kombucha](https://jollytomato.com/make-your-own-kombucha/) - A few weeks ago we promised we'd do some more science-y food projects, and now here we are, with a bottle of homemade kombucha. How did we get here? It's really quite simple. What Is Kombucha? First, for the uninitiated, kombucha is a fermented tea that tastes fizzy, spicy, and somewhat sweet. It's full of
- [Rosewater Currant Cake From 1678](https://jollytomato.com/rosewater-currant-cake-1678/) - This rosewater currant cake must have been extremely popular in 1678, because the recipe was labeled simply, "To Make The Best Cake That Ever Was Eaten." With a description like that, you just have to try it. We came across this recipe at a gathering sponsored by UCLA's Clark Library along with culinary historian Marissa
- [Farm Fresh Pizza - Entirely From Scratch](https://jollytomato.com/pizza-straight-from-the-farm/) - Most kids eat a lot of pizza. But do they ever stop to think about what really goes into making one? A recent farm fresh pizza experience gave our kids new insight into what goes into all of the ingredients. Farm Fresh Pizza Adventure Our farm fresh pizza experience began at a farm and ended
- [Tutti Frutti Farms And the Organic Farm-to-Plate Process](https://jollytomato.com/tutti-frutti-organic-farms/) - A visit to Tutti Frutti Farms is an eye-opener. For one thing, you learn that organic farming, like nature itself, it can be full of surprises. Your fruits and vegetables may grow in all sorts of shapes, sizes, colors, and quantities. That's why it helps to have a close working relationship with your buyers -
- [Desert Farming: Citrus, Dates, and Peppers](https://jollytomato.com/real-food-citrus-dates-and-peppers/) - If it's the dead of winter, where are you going to get your fresh fruits and vegetables? In many cases, you can thank desert farming. Throughout the low desert of California's Imperial and Coachella Valleys, the crops flourish in wintertime. Farming in the Coachella Valley To many people, the Coachella Valley conjures an image of
- [Banana Waldorf Salad - And All About Bananas](https://jollytomato.com/real-food-bananas/) - Can you eat bananas in a salad? Sure, if it's this Banana Waldorf Salad. This "salad" is really more like a fruit salad, with heartier components. Think walnuts, raisins, grapes, and Greek yogurt. But why bananas? Let's take a look. All About Bananas First things first: Bananas are one of the first foods we eat
- [Tomato Cauliflower Egg Drop Soup - Whole30 Compliant](https://jollytomato.com/tomato-cauliflower-egg-drop-soup/) - You're going to love this tomato cauliflower egg drop soup... for more reasons than you realize. Yes, it tastes good. But it's also an easy way to help you as you reset your diet or stick to a plant-and-protein diet. Let's start with the cauliflower rice part. We keep hearing about cauliflower rice, but we
- [Butternut Squash Soup Shooters](https://jollytomato.com/butternut-squash-soup-shooters/) - Is it too much to hope for a picky eater to love butternut squash soup? Sure, you can eventually get a kid to try something easy, like chicken noodle soup. But with a pureed soup, the picky eater is always suspicious that there's something lurking in there. We stumbled upon a solution to this issue
- [Roasted Pepper Salsa - An Epic Salsa Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/farm-fresh-cooking/) - If you're going to pick a peck of peppers, you should do something really great with them. Specifically, you should try this Epic Roasted Pepper Salsa. It's spicy and tasty, and it makes the perfect match for your chips and guacamole. This salsa began with a trip to a pick-your-own farm, where we had an
- [Coconut Date Shakes - Dairy-Free and Vegan](https://jollytomato.com/coco-date-shakes/) - Can you make a shake... from a date? We had never even heard of date shakes before we moved to Southern California. But if you're driving to or from the Southern California desert, you're certain to pass at least one date shake stand. Date shakes are a smooth and creamy ice-cold treat made from the
- [Apple Roses - A Super-Easy, Super-Pretty Pastry](https://jollytomato.com/apple-roses-for-the-little-prince/) - When you're looking for a super-pretty, super-easy dessert, look no further than apple roses. These pretty pastries look look like you hired a professional pastry chef... when in reality it's you (and possibly your kids) just having fun in the kitchen. This treat was inspired by the beloved children's classic book "The Little Prince" by
- [Real Food: Winter Salad Bowl](https://jollytomato.com/real-food-winter-salad-bowl/) - What's in your salad bowl? Where do the country's families, grocery stores, restaurants, and food services get their leafy greens in the dead of winter? And where do those warm and dry regions get their water to grow those crops? We got the answers to those questions and more last week while on a farm
- [Champagne Grape Pancakes](https://jollytomato.com/champagne-grape-pancakes/) - The freshest grapes of summer call for Champagne Grape Pancakes. Grapes... in pancakes? Yes - read on. This year, we had a chance to try a variety of summer grapes thanks to Melissa's Produce. Pictured below, we have Black Muscato grapes (on the left), Red Moscato grapes (on the right), Jelly Drop grapes (a sweet
- [Personalized Cookies with a Cookie Stamp](https://jollytomato.com/personalized-cookies-with-a-cookie-stamp/) - Want to make the ultimate personalized cookie? Use a cookie stamp. With this stamp (and with the right cookie recipe), you can tailor your cookie to say whatever you want. Of course this gadget is especially useful during the holidays. It's a time when 1) You're making lots of cookies; and 2) You want
- [Buddha's Hand Lemon Drop Cookies](https://jollytomato.com/buddhas-hand-lemon-drop-cookies/) - The Buddha's Hand citrus fruit is beautiful, creepy, fascinating, and hauntingly fragrant. But once we're finished looking at it and smelling it, we never quite know what to do with it. Whereas other novelty fruits often take on the starring role, you won't find many cookbooks that overflow with Buddha's Hand recipes. A variety of
- [Quick Hoppin' John with Kale](https://jollytomato.com/quick-hoppin-john-with-kale/) - How quick is this Hoppin' John recipe? Let's put it this way: We just got off a cross-country flight last night, we're tired to the bone, and yet making this dish is still the most low-key thing we're going to do today. Of course, a traditional slow-cooked Hoppin' John - a New Year's black-eyed pea
- [Hedgehog Cookies - So Easy and Adorable](https://jollytomato.com/hedgehog-cookies-so-easy-adorable/) - Need a fun treat? These hedgehog cookies have the double benefit of being both easy and adorable. When we decided we needed some hedgehog cookies in our life, we started searching for various recipes. We saw some variations on Pinterest. But many of those cookies flattened out when they baked. We thought our hedgehogs deserved
- [Warm Baby Kale-Leek Salad in Crispy Cups](https://jollytomato.com/warm-baby-kale-leek-salad-in-crispy-cups/) - Do you need a salad that doesn't really look like a salad? Then this Warm Baby Kale-Leek Salad in Crispy Cups is the salad for you. The inspiration for this salad came from the fact that we're now seeing baby kale all over the place. It reminds us that there are so many ways to
- [Kids' Story Book Cooking Projects](https://jollytomato.com/cook-your-books/) - Do your kids get buried in a favorite book? When they're ready for a break, why not do some story book cooking projects? Every now and then a book inspires a super-fun cooking project. Lucky for us, both of our boys had summer books that inspired these treats. The Pineapple Sofa Our four-year-old loves, loves,
- [Books for Picky Eaters](https://jollytomato.com/books-for-picky-eaters/) - Have a picky eater in your house (or on your gift list)? These books for picky eaters are meant for them. As you have probably realized already, nagging or coercing won't work to expand their palate. But a fun book about food just might. Therefore, we give you a list of some of our favorite
- [Cubano Sandwiches from 'Chef'](https://jollytomato.com/chef-cubano-sandwiches-for-streamteam/) - It's always a fun movie night when the movie "Chef" is on. And what are you going to eat while you watch "Chef"? Cubano sandwiches, of course! First things first: “Chef” (which stars Jon Favreau, who also wrote and directed the movie) tells the story of Carl Casper, a chef who loses his job after
- [Easy Viennese Torte Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/viennese-torte/) - Did you ever wish there was a great shortcut to make a fabulous dessert? There is, with this delicious Viennese torte. This seven-layer dessert features a to-die-for chocolate ganache frosting that will have your guests begging for more. We even have two ways to make it: The authentic way, or the super-easy way. This
- [Noche Buena Salad (Christmas Eve Salad)](https://jollytomato.com/noche-buena-salad-christmas-eve-salad/) - Do you have favorite family Christmas Eve traditions? If you're in Mexico, you may enjoy a traditional Noche Buena Salad on Christmas Eve. This delicious traditional salad is bright with festive colors. Also, it's vegan, which means that all of your guests can partake. There are countless variations on Noche Buena Salad, but almost all
- [Authentic German Stollen Recipe for the Holidays](https://jollytomato.com/authentic-german-stollen-recipe-holidays/) - German stollen (Christmas bread) has been a fixture of the Jolly Tomato family's Christmas for as long as any of us can remember. In fact, it's so deeply embedded in our Christmas traditions that it kind of hadn't occurred to us to post the recipe before now. (Doesn't everyone make stollen at Christmastime?) Our mom
- [Last-Minute Stocking Stuffers for Cooks](https://jollytomato.com/last-minute-kitchen-stocking-stuffers/) - Do you need some last-minute stocking stuffers for your favorite cook? We know, you're running around and it's the very last minute. It seems like there's always one more gift exchange to shop for, and gosh darn it, we have so been there and we are right there with you. That's why we've put together
- [Homemade Peanut Butter - Easy and Delicious](https://jollytomato.com/homemade-peanut-butter/) - Yes, you can make homemade peanut butter. It's real - and it's spectacular. What would motivate you to make homemade peanut butter? Well, for starters, do you find it annoying when you see trans fats and sugars on your peanut butter label? Are you nervous about all of the recent nut butter recalls due to
- [Beet Soup - Super-Easy and Super-Tasty](https://jollytomato.com/beet-soup-for-mothers-day/) - Roses? Rubies? If you want to show Mom some truly brilliant shades of red and pink for Mother's Day, serve her a beautiful beet soup. That's right, beets. Even though we live on a different coast from our mom, we know she'd love this brightly hued beet soup. It's super-easy and super-tasty - simple enough
- [Fresh Carrots and Easy Coconut Carrot Soup](https://jollytomato.com/fresh-carrots-and-easy-coconut-carrot-soup/) - Have you ever picked carrots? If you have fresh beautiful carrots, you're going to want this delicious Coconut Carrot Soup. Let's start with the fresh carrots. Carrots are some of the most fun vegetables to harvest. Part of it is the mystery of what you're going to pull up... Underneath the leafy green stalks, what
- [Chamomile Muffin Recipe (Gluten-Free, Vegan)](https://jollytomato.com/chamomile-muffin-recipe-gluten-free-vegan/) - When we came upon some pretty fresh chamomile at the store, we saw it as a sure sign of spring. We also saw it as a sign that we needed to find a comfort food that will get us through these next few gray and blustery weeks of March. Enter the chamomile muffin - an
- [Cool Gifts for Young Chefs](https://jollytomato.com/cool-gifts-for-young-chefs/) - Do you have a talented young chef on your gift list this year? Or just a kid who's happy to hang out in the kitchen? No matter what your kid's skill or interest level, we've got some cool gifts for young chefs that will amaze and delight them this holiday season. With the right gift,
- [Orange Cardamom Cannoli Cream Pie](https://jollytomato.com/orange-cardamom-cannoli-cream-pie/) - This Orange Cardamom Cannoli Cream Pie was something of a labor of love. It was a "labor" in the sense that we did tons of research about cannoli flavorings and ingredients to arrive at this recipe. And it was "love" in the sense that everyone in our house was happy to have lots of pie
- [Naturally Green Foods for St. Patrick's Day](https://jollytomato.com/the-eating-of-the-green/) - March 17 is drawing near. What are you going to serve as naturally green foods for St. Patrick's Day? As our favorite "green" day draws nearer, we've been cooking green things all week long. Green Cake First up on the list is this Green Cake, made green not by artificial food coloring, but by...rainbow chard.
- [Christmas WITHOUT Food Coloring](https://jollytomato.com/christmas-without-food-coloring/) - Christmas without food coloring? Is that even...possible?!? Well, sure. Just to be clear, we're talking about artificial food dyes that come with letters and numbers (example: FD & C Blue #1). These products are widely used in the U.S. but require a warning label in Europe. Artificial food colorings have been associated with hyperactivity in
- [Holiday Cranberry Sweet Potato Muffins](https://jollytomato.com/holiday-cranberry-sweet-potato-muffins/) - There are generally two things that will drive us to make muffins: 1) We have company over and we need a nice breakfast; or 2) We have oddball ingredients we need to use up. The beauty of these Holiday Cranberry Sweet Potato Muffins is that they fill the bill on both counts. They're pretty, delicious,
- [Camping With the Camp & Cabin Cookbook](https://jollytomato.com/camping-camp-cabin-cookbook/) - I love camping and make it a point to do it at least once a month, either with family or friends. Last time I went boondocking I used this crow survival guide to know all it and I met this lovely couple along the way from whom I ended up learning a ton of things.
- [Mince Fruit Pie - Meatless and Delicious](https://jollytomato.com/mince-fruit-pie/) - Just in time for the holidays, we've got some Mince Fruit Pie for you. Notice that there's no "meat" in thie pie; just pure delicious fruit. We made this pie for a recent Food Bloggers Los Angeles meeting and it was a hit. But as we served it we learned something funny - apparently everyone
- [Cranberry-Rhubarb Sauce for the Holidays](https://jollytomato.com/cranberry-rhubarb-sauce-for-the-holidays/) - When you think about it, why haven't we made cranberry-rhubarb sauce before? It's sweet, it's tangy, it's the perfect crimson-hued addition to a holiday table. The other thing about cranberry-rhubarb sauce is that, like cranberry sauce, it is so quick and so easy to make. You can literally make it in just 20 minutes. Then
- [How to Make Cultured Butter](https://jollytomato.com/how-to-make-cultured-butter/) - Just in time for the holidays - wouldn't it be fun to make cultured butter? Not the kind of homemade butter that you have to shake in a jar for 45 minutes. (Although there's nothing wrong with that!) This butter is fermented over a longer period of time but your actual hands-on time is pretty
- [Sweet Potato Buns](https://jollytomato.com/sweet-potato-buns/) - Sweet potato buns - How can you resist serving something with such a cute name at your Thanksgiving table? We often make potato buns with regular white potatoes. However, when we saw these gorgeous organic baby garnet yams from Melissa's, we knew we were going to want to use them for anything and everything. And
- [Fastest Pickles in the West](https://jollytomato.com/fastest-pickles-in-the-west/) - So it's just before dinner and you don't have time to pickle those fresh summer cucumbers. Never fear; we've got you covered. With these Fastest Pickles in the West, you'll have tasty pickle slices on the table in less time than it takes to fire up the grill. How easy is it? You just have
- [Kids' Kitchen Jobs for the Summer](https://jollytomato.com/keep-kids-busy/) - Got the mid-summer doldrums? Kids complaining about being bored? This is a sign that you need to assign some kids' kitchen jobs for the summer. That'll teach 'em. Oh, and maybe they'll have fun and sample something healthy too. Without further ado, we present the Top 5 Kids' Kitchen Jobs for the Summertime: 1. Husk
- [Top Ten Kids' Thanksgiving Jobs](https://jollytomato.com/kids-at-work/) - Stressed out about cooking a Thanksgiving dinner? If your kids aren't helping you out, it's time to put them to work. Even the littlest ones can get into the act. Here's our list of the top ten kids' Thanksgiving jobs: 10) Set the Table You may not want to trust your kids with Great-Grandma's china
- [Entering A Pie Contest - The Highs and the Lows](https://jollytomato.com/a-pie-contest/) - Everyone loves a good pie contest. And just about everyone loves Tim Burton. So when I heard that this year's KCRW Good Food pie contest was running a "pies inspired by Tim Burton" category (tying in with the Tim Burton art exhibit at LACMA), I knew I had to jump in. Who could resist such
- [Not Your Grandmother's Green Goddess Dressing](https://jollytomato.com/not-your-grandmothers-green-goddess-dressing/) - We remember Green Goddess dressing from our youth. It always sounded so glamorous and ethereal. It was green, thick, and creamy... and if we could make it all over again, would we? Well, we'd do it a little differently. Original Recipe We took up a Green Goddess dressing re-do in response to Hellmann's Update a
- [Lemony Lemon Bars Recipe and Lemony Snicket](https://jollytomato.com/lemony-lemon-bars-for-lemony-snicket/) - If you're reading or watching Lemony Snicket's "A Series of Unfortunate Events," of course you need to eat lemon bars. Why lemon bars? Because as you drown your sorrows in the fates of the three Baudelaire orphans - Violet, Klaus, and Sunny - you will need sweetness to balance the sadness. In fact, Lemony Snicket's
- ['Hatched' Potatoes with Hatch Chiles](https://jollytomato.com/hatched-potatoes-with-hatch-chiles/) - Every year, in the last few weeks of summer, there's a buzz in foodie circles about Hatch chiles. These chile peppers from New Mexico are prized for their meaty flesh, mild to medium heat, and unique smoky flavor. The catch? They're only fresh in season in August and September. So if you're hankering for some
- [Farm-Fresh Blueberry Compote](https://jollytomato.com/farm-fresh-blueberry-compote/) - There's nothing quite like the taste of fresh blueberry compote. And what makes the best blueberry compote? Why, fresh-picked summer blueberries, of course. In fact, it was a quest for the perfect farm-fresh blueberry - and ultimately, the perfect blueberry compote - that led us to a little farm off the beaten path in New
- [Celebration Beer Rolls and Baking with Beer](https://jollytomato.com/celebration-beer-rolls/) - Yes, you can bake amazing things with beer, and yes, the whole family can enjoy it. Our proof? These tasty Celebration Beer Rolls. Let's start with the beer. Beer adds a hearty, yeast-y flavor to many baked or stewed dishes. The alcohol content isn't an issue because you don't use that much beer in any
- [Pie Round-Up](https://jollytomato.com/pie-pie-and-more-pie-with-gilmore-girls/) - It's that time of the year when we bond with our loved ones over pie. So we thought we'd give you a pie round-up of some of our favorite pies from throughout the year. Why pie? Oh, it's just the best way to feature all kinds of deliciousness. It's like putting a pretty circular frame
- [Blueberry Banana Gingersnap S'mores](https://jollytomato.com/blueberry-banana-gingersnap-smores-2/) - Sometimes you need blueberries, and sometimes you need Blueberry Banana Gingersnap S'mores. This is one of our favorite recipes, and we're not even quite sure how we came up with the idea. But blueberries. And gingersnaps. And s'mores. How can you go wrong? OK, first you're going to start with blueberries. One summer we were
- ["Chef" Movie Is a Fun and Delicious Treat](https://jollytomato.com/chef-is-a-tasty-treat/) - Do you love food, cooking, kids in the kitchen, and/or Twitter? You're going to love this Chef movie starring, written, and directed by Jon Favreau. "Chef" tells the story of Chef Carl Casper. Casper loses his job after disagreeing with the owner of the restaurant about which direction the menu should take. (Chef wants groundbreaking
- [Pomegranate Lemonade](https://jollytomato.com/pomegranate-lemonade/) - We're havin' a heat wave! Time for some pomegranate lemonade. That's right, it's hot in Southern California. And it's also pomegranate season. That means we need to use a little summer-meets-fall produce magic to help ourselves cool off. This sweet-tart pomegranate lemonade has just enough of a "zing" factor to perk you up after a
- [Celebrating the Idaho Potato Harvest (Part 1)](https://jollytomato.com/celebrating-idaho-potato-harvest-part-1/) - After a trip to Idaho to witness the Idaho Potato harvest, we have potatoes on our mind. We spent four fascinating days with the Idaho Potato Commission learning more about the annual potato harvest, watching potato processing in action, and sampling delicious potato recipes. We will never look at a potato the same way again.
- [Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies - Easy and Tasty](https://jollytomato.com/peanut-butter-jelly-cookies/) - There are some pairs that just always go together, like cookies and milk, or peanut butter and jelly. So why not bring them all together with Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies? These cookies are good for kids and adults alike. They're not too sweet, and they have just the right amount of peanut butter-y-ness to
- [Crispy Honey-Almond Cereal Bars](https://jollytomato.com/crispy-honey-almond-cereal-bars/) - Cereal bars sound like such a nice idea - a quick way to grab a healthy breakfast on the way out the door. But have you seen some of what's being sold as cereal bars in stores? There's quite a bit of non-food masquerading as actual breakfast food these days. The good news is, it's
- [Easy & Kid-Friendly Fresh Raspberry Ice Cream Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/easy-kid-friendly-fresh-raspberry-ice-cream-recipe/) - A hot summer day is the perfect day for raspberry ice cream. And the ice cream is even better if you've picked the raspberries and made the ice cream yourself. This ice cream recipe is great for a group of kids because it's broken down into jobs that each kid can do. After all, that's
- [Quince Tart Recipe and Preparing a Quince](https://jollytomato.com/quince-tart-cutcofallharvest/) - If you've never tried a quince before, one of the first introductions you should have is with a quince tart. With hearty autumnal flavors, it's an iconic fall treat. What's a Quince But first - if you've never tried a quince, it's time to learn more. This round yellow pear-like fall fruit has a wonderful
- [Idaho Potatoes and Sweet Potato Tart](https://jollytomato.com/idaho-potatoes-and-sweet-potato-tart/) - In our last installment of our trip to Idaho for the potato harvest with the Idaho Potato Commission, we looked at potato farming and packing. This time, we're focusing on the most fun part: Eating Sweet Potato Tart. That's right - potatoes are going to go into one of the most delicious desserts you've ever
- [Get to Know Mexican Cheeses](https://jollytomato.com/the-art-and-science-of-cheese-at-cacique/) - Do you know your Mexican cheeses? If you don't know one of the fastest-growing categories of cheeses in the U.S., it's time to take a look. We had a chance to learn more at Cacique, an authentic Hispanic-style cheese company based in Los Angeles. Cacique produces cheeses and other products that are rich in both
- [Real Food: Making Chocolate at the Theo Factory](https://jollytomato.com/real-food-chocolate/) - Chocolate?!? Sure, we'll happily eat it, but does it belong in our "real food" series? The good news: Yes - if it's made the real way. To get the scoop on real, pure, honest-to-goodness chocolate, we visited the Theo Chocolate factory in Seattle. Theo is the first organic and Fair Trade chocolate company in the
- [Grilled Pineapple Chicken Salad with Orange-Coconut Dressing](https://jollytomato.com/grilled-pineapple-chicken-salad-orange-coconut-dressing/) - We're taking a deep-dive this month into wholesome, unprocessed dinners, and for our second day of clean-eating dinner recipes, we're going super-colorful with this Grilled Pineapple Chicken Salad with Orange Coconut Dressing. Have you ever grilled fruit before? If you haven't, have a look at these charcoal grills and get one to start experiencing food
- [Orange is the New Snack](https://jollytomato.com/orange-is-the-new-snack/) - Excited about Orange is the New Black? If you're getting friends together to watch it, you're going to have to believe that... Orange is the New Snack. Of course we want to hear all about what's in store for Piper, Poussey, Crazy Eyes, Nicky, Taystee, Daya, Alex, and Pennsatucky. But more importantly, we need something
- [Holiday Movie Snacks](https://jollytomato.com/holiday-flicks-snacks-and-tricks-for-streamteam/) - The holiday season is rolling around, which means lots of food, family time, and (we hope) movie time. Nothing says "winter vacation" to us like having the whole family curled up around a great movie. And in honor of family movie time, we've got a bunch of holiday movie snacks. For a special family
- [Purple Potato Chips](https://jollytomato.com/purple-potato-chips/) - Purple potato chips? Sure! If you think potatoes only come in white and orange, you're missing out on a big segment of the world's potato population. Your regular white potatoes are probably used to playing a supporting role on the side of the plate at dinnertime. But what would happen if you added a punch
- [Butternut Squash Muffins with Mulling Spices](https://jollytomato.com/butternut-squash-muffins-with-mulling-spices/) - So many boring muffins out there... When you are ready for a muffin that's truly different and flavorful, it's time to try these butternut squash muffins with mulling spices. They have a nice cake-y texture and they're moist but not too sweet. Plus, they smell amazing when they're fresh out of the oven. We used whole
- [Most Awesome Mushroom Polenta Bacon Bites](https://jollytomato.com/most-awesome-mushroom-polenta-bacon-bites/) - Does your family eat mushrooms? If they do (and even if they don't), we have a sure-fire way to get them to love mushrooms with these Mushroom Polenta Bacon Bites. Mushroom Nutrition In the Jolly Tomato household, we often keep mushrooms available in the fridge so we can add them to anything at a
- [Game-Day Orange Guacamole](https://jollytomato.com/game-day-guacamole-with-seville-oranges-and-onions/) - We know you make guacamole with lime juice, but can you make it with orange juice? Orange guacamole? We're happy to report that yes, it's a thing, and it's delicious. If you're wondering how we came to this brainstorm, you have to envision this scene. We've got two kids in the kitchen; one squeezing Seville
- [Angel Baby (Angelcot Dutch Baby Pancake)](https://jollytomato.com/angel-baby-angelcot-dutch-baby/) - We're in the middle of trying to convince our kids that a Dutch baby pancake is just as good as a Pop-Tart. "Mom, we're on summer vacation now," moaned our 9-year-old. "Can't we just go down to the store and pick up some Pop-Tarts for breakfast?" Sheesh. How badly have these kids suffered during an entire
- [The Cranberry Harvest](https://jollytomato.com/cranberry-harvest/) - The amazing, all-American cranberry is bursting with both nutrition and flavor. It's also a favorite component of many fall dishes. And if you've ever seen a cranberry harvest, you know that there are few fruits that put on such a spectacular and colorful show while being picked. Cranberry History The cranberry harvest generally takes place
- [Dragon Fruit Shakes for Halloween](https://jollytomato.com/dragon-shakes-halloween/) - Want to serve a creep-tastic drink for your Halloween festivities? We've got you covered, with these purple Dragon Fruit Shakes, covered in mint "moss." First, start with magenta dragonfruit (we got ours as a sample from Melissa's Produce). Then add these mint-flavored Mini Herb Crystals from Fresh Origins Micro Greens. (They are basically mint-flavored sugar
- [Gai Lan Egg Cups for Chinese New Year](https://jollytomato.com/gai-lan-egg-cups-for-chinese-new-year/) - What are you going to eat for Chinese New Year? Our recommendation: Gai Lan Egg Cups. So what is gai lan, exactly? It's a flavorful Asian green. Actually, it's one of many flavorful Asian greens that more Americans should get to know better. That group also includes bok choy, sugar snap peas, and Chinese long
- [Golden Beet Skirt Steak Salad and October Unprocessed](https://jollytomato.com/golden-beet-skirt-steak-salad-october-unprocessed/) - It's October, which means it's time for beautiful fall produce... and clean eating, before the holidays roll around. Today we're featuring a Golden Beet Skirt Steak Salad, which is delicious in and of itself. It's also a jumping-off point for a month's worth of clean-eating dinners here on Jolly Tomato in October. First, if you
- [Orange Picking - and Fresh Orange Coleslaw](https://jollytomato.com/orange-picking-and-fresh-orange-coleslaw/) - When it's January in Southern California, there's no time for post-holiday blues because it's time for orange picking! (Side note to friends who don't live in Southern California: Sorry. This is not meant to rub in the fact that each day it is 72 and sunny here. It's just a statement of fact. And we'd
- [Naturally Green Foods for St. Patrick's Day](https://jollytomato.com/st-patricks-day-without-food-coloring/) - Green food coloring? Skip it! We want to show you how to enjoy St. Patrick's Day with naturally green foods. You already know how we feel about cake (yum!) and about artificial food colorings (boo!), and about how we made it through Halloween without food coloring. So you can imagine how we feel as St.
- [The Kids' Drawer](https://jollytomato.com/the-kids-drawer/) - Next time you hear the words, "Mom, I'm hungry; will you make me a snack?" we have a proposal for you. Send them to the "kids' drawer." Oh sure, there's nothing wrong with making your kid a snack, but it gets old. Not to mention that if you're solely in charge of the food, the
- [Shopping List from a Six-Year-Old](https://jollytomato.com/six-year-olds-shopping-list/) - In our ever-evolving efforts to get our picky six-year-old to expand his palate, we asked him to be chef for a night. This morning his job was to plan a menu and make a shopping list. Here's what we have so far. Admittedly, this experiment is not off to a blazing start. That said, he
- [Re-Thinking Ketchup - and Ketchup Alternatives](https://jollytomato.com/re-thinking-ketchup/) - Is ketchup an ever-present condiment on your table? With all of the sugar (and often even high fructose corn syrup) involved, it's time to start thinking about ketchup alternatives. Ketchup is Evolving True, ketchup is evolving. It's come a long way since people tried to call it a vegetable. Some brands started by creating lower-sodium
- [Chocolate formula? Just say no.](https://jollytomato.com/chocolate-formula-just-say-no/) - We keep hearing about the mini-kerfuffle launched by food writer Marion Nestle in response to manufacturer Mead-Johnson's new chocolate formula (this includes chocolate- and vanilla-flavored toddler formulas). At Jolly Tomato, we don't cover baby foods so we aren't spending a lot of time talking about formula. But since the product (Enfagrow) is meant for toddlers
- [Persimmon Roses - A Pretty Fall Dessert](https://jollytomato.com/persimmon-roses/) - If you're still enjoying fall, and you're not quite ready for all things red and green, persimmons are the fruit for you. And when you need a beautiful fall dessert, persimmon roses are the treat for you. These firm, sweet, bright orange fruits taste like a combination of pears and plums. Also, there's no pit
- [Raspberry-Lavender Pie and the Lavender Fields](https://jollytomato.com/raspberry-lavender-pie/) - I am obsessed with raspberry and lavender. It didn't just start with my visit to Greysmarsh Farm, a raspberry/lavender farm in Sequim, WA this summer. But that visit certainly helped. Out of all the farms I toured for my Real Food project, this is the one place where I didn't do any interviewing or even
- [Farm Water and Farm-Fresh Food](https://jollytomato.com/farm-water-and-farm-fresh-food/) - There's one question that keeps coming up as we continue our Real Food farm tour project. Why should consumers care about or get to know about farm water? And what does it have to do with our food and where it comes from? We've learned a great deal about farm water in the past few
- [Melissa's Organic Green Juice Box](https://jollytomato.com/melissas-organic-green-juice-box/) - Imagine what a nice surprise it is to walk in the door and see this wonderful organic green juice box from Melissa's. It's like opening an indoor garden: What's in the Box? This Organic Green Juice Box is a featured delivery item from Melissa's. The contents of the box will vary by season. But you
- [Have Fun with Watermelon Carving](https://jollytomato.com/fun-food-watermelon-carving/) - Do you love having fun with watermelon carving? We've got more ideas for this delicious and creative summer pastime than you can probably count. Check out our Summer Watermelon Carving post for a full rundown on ideas from Olaf to Shrek to a Minecraft creeper. Of course some of these designs are meant to stand
- ['Cooked' on Netflix for #StreamTeam](https://jollytomato.com/cooked-netflix-streamteam/) - Cooking: It's what makes us human, it's what all cultures have in common...and whether it's a humble meal or an extravagant feast, it's one of the most basic expressions of love. So when you settle in to watch Michael Pollan's documentary series "Cooked" on Netflix, get ready to feel all of the emotions (and that
- [Classic Deli-Style Black and White Cookies](https://jollytomato.com/classic-black-and-white-cookies/) - Feeling nostalgic? Us too. On a rainy late-winter day, there's nothing like the comfort of baking cookies...cookies that you've known since you were a kid. These classic oversized black and white cookies - found in just about every New York deli - fit the bill with a light, cakey body and creamy frosting on top.
- [Go Grill Crazy with a Grilled Veggie Platter](https://jollytomato.com/grill-crazy/) - Who wants to turn on the oven in the summertime? Summer days are meant for grilling, and a grilled veggie platter is your favorite summer dish. If it's too hot to even contemplate being outside during the day, you can grill these vegetables in the morning or in the cooler night temperatures. Plus the vegetables
- [Sweet Potato Tian with Heirloom Apples](https://jollytomato.com/heirloom-apples/) - Do we ever have a great dish for you! Check out this Sweet Potato Tian with Heirloom Apples. (What's a tian? It's basically a layered casserole. More precisely, it's a dish of finely chopped vegetables baked in olive oil in an earthenware vessel.) Why heirloom apples? Have you ever taken a bite of a store-bought
- [Spooky Rice Ghosts for Halloween](https://jollytomato.com/spooky-rice-ghosts/) - After our recent visit to a rice farm, we can't wait to cook with rice. And what better season than Halloween than to make these "spooky" rice ghosts? We started this project with sushi rice, the ultimate shape-able, mold-able rice for making creepy creations. Sushi rice has a very round, short grain and is very
- [A "Plant Slant" Thanksgiving](https://jollytomato.com/a-plant-slant-thanksgiving/) - Here's a question to ponder: What if your Thanksgiving turkey was merely the side dish? What if you served crowning jewels of colorful fruit and vegetable plates that took center stage, and you set the turkey off to the side as almost an afterthought? It's not an entirely bad idea for Thanksgiving, and it's certainly
- [Meyer Lemon Pudding With Honey and Ricotta](https://jollytomato.com/meyer-lemon-honey-ricotta-pudding/) - What's a beautiful holiday dessert featuring one of our favorite citrus fruits? Why, Meyer Lemon Pudding of course. What's the story with Meyer lemons? They're intensely fragrant and they're not quite as tart as their other lemon counterparts. This characteristic alone makes them wonderful for baking. Additionally, their color is such a beautiful bright yellow
- [A Healthier Birthday Party](https://jollytomato.com/a-healthier-birthday-party/) - It's time to plan that next birthday party. Do you really want more chips, candy, and cake? This year, promise yourself you're going to strive for a healthier birthday party. So...what's on the menu? Our top five tips include: 1) Lots of crunch Fresh fruits, veggies, popcorn, whole-grain crackers, favorite cereals, and even nuts (but
- [Real Food: California Avocados, From Grove To Grocery](https://jollytomato.com/real-food-avocados-from-grove-to-grocery/) - What common green fruit goes in salads, sandwiches, dips, omelets, casseroles, and puddings... and grows in some of the most beautiful places in the world? If you guessed California avocados, you're right on the money. And since California avocado season is here, we want to learn about all things avocado. Luckily, the California Avocado Commission
- [Family Comfort Food at Lemonade Restaurant](https://jollytomato.com/family-comfort-food-at-lemonade/) - When Lemonade restaurant opened up near us last year in Manhattan Beach, we were immediately drawn in by the vast array of brightly colored salads and entrees. There's a salad for just about everyone, and the salad choices change seasonally. That means there's something new and tasty just about every time you go in. But
- [A Day on A California Strawberry Farm](https://jollytomato.com/a-day-on-a-california-strawberry-farm/) - Standing in a field surrounded by sweet, juicy, fresh-picked strawberries...Is there any better way to spend a day? Recently we had a chance to learn a little more about strawberries by touring a strawberry farm with the California Strawberry Commission, the sponsors of this post. Strawberries are a great way for you and your family
- [Cashel Blue Cornbread](https://jollytomato.com/cashel-blue-cornbread/) - There's blue cheese and then there's blue cheese. If you've tried Cashel Blue Cheese from Kerrygold, you know that it is different from the ordinary. It's so smooth, creamy, and fragrant, you just want to put it in everything. So when Kerrygold gave us an opportunity to sample some Cashel Blue and design a recipe
- [Witch Fingers Grapes](https://jollytomato.com/witch-fingers-grapes/) - It's Halloween in July! Or at least it feels like it, with these super-fun, super-tasty "Witch Fingers" variety of grapes from Melissa's Produce. Witch Fingers are a new artisan hybrid grape. A producer in California’s San Joaquin Valley who is devoted to developing unique grape varieties grows them exclusively. Witch Fingers have a super sweet
- [Year of the Green Dragon Apple](https://jollytomato.com/year-of-the-green-dragon-apple/) - You know how much we love apples around here, so you can see why fall is one of the happiest seasons at our house. Just when we thought we had tried them all (OK, maybe not) we discovered the Green Dragon Apple (courtesy of Melissa's Produce). And they're probably a new favorite. What's a Green
- [Wash Fresh Produce, Please](https://jollytomato.com/fresh-produce-just-wash-it/) - Why don't people wash fresh produce? Like, always. As a permanent default. We're asking in part because we recently took the kids on a tour of an organic farm. As we puttered through the fields on a creaky tractor, the workers would hand us fresh-picked carrots, peppers, cucumbers, and other vegetables for munching. "You can
- [Heirloom Apple Pizza](https://jollytomato.com/heirloom-apple-pizza/) - Now that it's fall, it's time to turn our attention to one of our favorite fruits: apples. Inspired by these beautiful heirloom apples from Frieda's, we decided to make an heirloom apple pizza. Why heirloom apples? They have that crisp, crunchy fall taste, with a little bit of tart mixed in with the sweet, and
- [Beyond Dodger Dogs with New Dodger Food](https://jollytomato.com/beyond-dodger-dogs/) - It's baseball season again, which means it's time for hot dogs, peanuts, and...nachos in a batting helmet? Yep, it's time once again for new Dodger food. It's true; we love our Dodgers, and we love our amazingly varied Dodger stadium food almost as much. We've already spent some time behind the scenes at Dodger Stadium
- [Vegan Shredded BBQ Jackfruit Sliders Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/vegan-shredded-bbq-jackfruit-sliders-recipe/) - If you're a vegan, or simply interested in plant-based foods, you've probably heard about how you can shred jackfruit and make it into a shredded BBQ jackfruit that is as good as (or better than) BBQ shredded pork or beef. But how the heck do you shred and barbecue this enormous jackfruit? Let's start with
- [Orange-Ginger Lemonade is a Refreshing Treat](https://jollytomato.com/organic-produce-and-orange-ginger-lemonade/) - Got fresh produce from the farmers' market? That means it's a chance to make orange-ginger lemonade. Of course we've mentioned that on farmers' market days we love to cook greens and make pesto. But we love doing fun things with the fruit as well - and that means more than just making mini-jitos. When we
- [Mini Rhubarb Kuchens](https://jollytomato.com/mini-rhubarb-kuchens/) - Did you ever have that moment as a kid, when you suddenly realize that a food that you assume everyone eats is something that is particular to your family? I had that moment with rhubarb kuchens. As I recall, I was with friends talking about our favorite desserts that we would choose for our birthdays,
- [Cooking With Olive Oil](https://jollytomato.com/cooking-with-olive-oil/) - Olive oil: It's one of the oldest and most widely used foods in the world, except most people's knowledge of this flavorful oil probably only scratches the surface of its potential uses. Enter Cooking Techniques and Recipes With Olive Oil, the new gold-medal-winning cookbook by the "Two Extra Virgins," Laura Bashar of Family Spice and
- [Mexican Spiced Brownies](https://jollytomato.com/mexican-spiced-brownies/) - It's the time of year when we all want warm spices and cozy desserts. So what better time to enjoy some Mexican spiced brownies? These brownies are so rich, and so gooey. Plus, they have layers of spices that'll make you say, "Whoa. Hey! Oh wow!" We decorated these Mexican spiced brownies with a powdered
- [Get Organic, Grass-Fed Meats Through ButcherBox](https://jollytomato.com/get-organic-grass-fed-meats-through-butcherbox/) - Like many families, we try ensure that the meat we eat is high-quality and sustainable. And like many families with teenagers, we just can't keep enough meat in the house. (Seriously - every day - our kid comes home from school asking for steaks, burgers, and/or chicken!). Recently, we were introduced to ButcherBox - a
- [Ring in the New Year with Netflix and Mocktails](https://jollytomato.com/ring-new-year-netflix-mocktails/) - Happy New Year! It's time to usher out the old, and ring in the new, and as we welcome 2018, we've got a host of things for you and your kids to celebrate with Netflix and special celebration "mocktails." First, we've had a great year with the Netflix Stream Team and with all of our
- [Celery Carrot Tea Cake Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/celery-carrot-tea-cake/) - Celery...for dessert?!? What are you up to this time, Jolly Tomato? Why, Celery Carrot Tea Cake, of course. (It's true, we have a tendency to put green things in desserts, like Kale Brownies or Green Cake. But there's enough sugar and butter in all of these treats so that they don't taste overly vegetable-y. Why
- ['Eat Your Vegetables' Feast at MB Post](https://jollytomato.com/eat-your-vegetables-mb-post/) - Day in and day out, we hear the urging to "eat your vegetables." But could an entirely plant-based meal become a multi-course feast at a high-end restaurant? If you thought "no," think again. Plant-based menus are a growing trend even at the fanciest eateries. And chefs are stretching their creative muscles to create new and
- [Sweet Dumpling Squash Bars](https://jollytomato.com/sweet-dumpling-squash-bars/) - A sweet dumpling squash is an adorable fall vegetable; round and petite with a creamy yellow-gold flesh. But if you attempt to make a dessert like Sweet Dumpling Squash Bars, will it appeal to kids? Well...here's a true story: I made these bars yesterday and started taking pictures of them next to some whole sweet
- [No-Bake Summer Watermelon Cake](https://jollytomato.com/no-bake-summer-watermelon-cake/) - Imagine a cake that has only two ingredients, requires no cooking, is gluten-free and sugar-free (if you want it that way), is ready in about 30 minutes, and makes an impressive "pow" of an appearance at any summer barbeque or picnic. Yes, it's possible... in the form of this no-bake summer watermelon cake. If you're
- [The Great Citrus Taste Test 2015](https://jollytomato.com/great-citrus-taste-test-2015/) - Back when we were kids, it seemed like there were just two choices of citrus fruit to eat: oranges or grapefruit. But now it seems like practically every other day there's a new variety of citrus to try. What's the difference? Which ones taste the best? And which ones your kids will actually eat? To
- [Halloween With Natural Food Coloring](https://jollytomato.com/halloween-without-food-coloring/) - Picture this: A Halloween feast with natural food coloring. That's right - as in, treats with colors found in nature, not in shocking food coloring. Even though we're used to all sorts of wild colors in our Halloween treats, an all-natural Halloween is not as far-fetched as you'd think. Of course you can always stick
- [Sopes with Green Chile Chicken for Weeknight Meals](https://jollytomato.com/green-chile-chicken-sopes-goautentico/) - If you’ve never tried sopes before, you are truly missing out. Sopes are delectable single-serving-sized savory Mexican corn cakes. They are made with a concave center so they’re perfect for filling with shredded meats, veggies, cheese, eggs, beans, or whatever tasty fillings you happen to have on hand. My kids love them so much they
- [Italian-Style Fioretto Cauliflower](https://jollytomato.com/italian-style-fioretto-cauliflower/) - If you haven't seen fioretto cauliflower before, we'd like to introduce you. What is it, exactly? While "regular" cauliflower has a dense head of thick florets, fioretto cauliflower is delicate and flower-y. In fact, it's literally referred to as "flowering cauliflower." The taste is slightly sweet and nutty, and the florets are not quite as
- [Muesli, Strawberries, and Seven Sundays](https://jollytomato.com/muesli-strawberries-and-seven-sundays/) - What if you fell so far head over heels in love with a food that you built your livelihood around it? In a nutshell, that's what happened with Hannah and Brady Barnstable, muesli, and their company Seven Sundays. What is Muesli? Muesli (pronounced “muse-lee”) is a simple mix of ingredients, typically consisting of grains, nuts,
- [Discovering Fermented Foods](https://jollytomato.com/discovering-fermented-foods/) - You may have canned, or pickled, but have you...fermented foods? Fermentation is an age-old tradition of storing foods, and it also may impart critical health benefits. All you need is the right equipment and the right preparation. After that, you can make kimchi, sauerkraut, or any other fermented food exactly to your family's taste. And
- [Purple Grill](https://jollytomato.com/purple-grill/) - Do your kids turn up their noses at any vegetable that's green? Maybe you should throw them for a loop and give them a plate that's entirely...purple. We gave that a shot earlier this week when we presented our family with a platter full of surprising vegetables. Presenting - The Purple Grill: What's on that
- [Fruit Treasure Chest](https://jollytomato.com/fruit-treasure-chest-for-streamteam/) - How much do you love your fruit? Do you love it enough to put it in a fruit treasure chest? Yes, it's a real chest, and it's actually surprisingly easy to put together. The main ingredient is one large pineapple. Treasure Chest Construction To make the chest, first chop the ends off the pineapple
- [Flame-Broiled Fruit on the Grill](https://jollytomato.com/flame-broiled-fruit-for-streamteam/) - OK, we'll just go right ahead and admit that technically this is "grilled" fruit, but doesn't "flame-broiled fruit" sound so much better? Anyway, this week we are serving grilled fruit because 1) It's summer and we have amazing fruits on hand; 2) We've already got the grill on anyway. In case you haven't tried it
- [Movie-Themed Watermelon Carving](https://jollytomato.com/summer-watermelon-carving-3/) - It's mid/late summer, which can mean only one thing - It's movie-themed watermelon carving time! Watermelons are plentiful and usually inexpensive this time of year, so you've got plenty of material to work with. Where will you get your watermelon carving inspiration? From your favorite animal? From a funny character? Will you take on something
- [A Smoothie Bowl and A Hamilton Wave Action Blender](https://jollytomato.com/smoothie-bowls-and-a-hamilton-beach-giveaway/) - Right now we are smoothie bowl CRAZY over here in Jolly Tomato land. And our road to smoothie heaven has been much smoother (see what we did there?) thanks to our new Hamilton Beach Wave Action blender. Each day, we've enjoyed different combinations - and we've been thrilled with how well the blender smooth-ifies everything
- [Clementine Gingersnap Cheesecake Bars](https://jollytomato.com/clementine-gingersnap-cheesecake-bars/) - Clementines are arguably one of the season's cheeriest fruits - bright, juicy, sweet, and adding a dash of color to just about any table setting. Having a few clementines from Melissa's Produce on hand, we wanted to make a bright winter dessert, one that would lighten up some of the heavier and darker offerings this
- [Food Gifts for Father's Day](https://jollytomato.com/food-gifts-fathers-day/) - Fathers' Day is just around the corner, and we've discovered a treasure trove of fun food-themed gift ideas at the creative and socially responsible retailer UncommonGoods. UncommonGoods has great gifts for just about every dad, whether his style is mainstream or quirky. Best of all, the food-focused gifts we picked are all under $35. (Maybe
- [Sun Basket Dinners](https://jollytomato.com/sun-basket-dinners/) - If you like cooking quick, tasty recipes with organic food, you're in luck: Sun Basket, a premium organic cooking delivery service, has now expanded its reach to both coasts. Sun Basket Service It works like this: Each week, Sun Basket's chef and nutritionist create a menu with choices of recipes, and you choose 3 meals
- [The Secret of the North Secret Cocktail](https://jollytomato.com/secret-northsecretcocktail/) - You're out for a special night with friends or family. Shouldn't your drinks be special too? At North Italia, the "North Secret Cocktail" is the best-kept secret behind the bar. Specifically, the North Secret Cocktail is an extra-special off-menu creation. And it's so secret that it changes every week. What's special about the North Secret
- [Summertime is Tortilla Time](https://jollytomato.com/summertime-tortilla-time/) - Have you ever had a hot and fresh tortilla off the grill? If you don't already use tortillas in your summer barbecues, now's the time to start. We got on a recent tortilla kick after talking with Sam Tamayo. Tamayo is the CIO and a third-generation member of the founding family behind La Tortilla Factory,
- [Enjoy Pineapples at Islands Restaurants](https://jollytomato.com/enjoy-pineapple-season-islands-restaurants/) - Pineapple lovers, there's no better place your pineapple fix than Islands. If you live in or around California or Arizona, you know Islands Restaurants for its laid back Hawaiian style. But did you also know that Islands has a "Chief Pineapple Officer"? Well, now you do. That lucky person with a very cool job title
- [A Season of Giving With #adidas](https://jollytomato.com/a-season-of-giving-with-adidas/) - It's the beginning of our favorite time of year - the season of giving - when it's more about giving back than receiving. During the holiday season, one of the causes that is nearest to our heart is the gift of food. That's why our "giving back" is focused on working at the food banks
- [Basil Shortbread Cookies with Tomato Jam Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/basil-shortbread-cookie-tomato-jam-recipe/) - Tomato jam: Yes, it is a thing, and yes it is delicious. We just tried these Basil Shortbread Cookies with Tomato Jam from Terranea Resort and we're in love. It's like one of our favorite foods jumped off the dinner table and started hanging out at the dessert station. This recipe is part of
- [Fresh Fig Pistachio Cookies Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/fresh-fig-pistachio-cookies-recipe/) - It's fig season here in California, which means you *definitely* need a recipe for fig-pistachio cookies. Sure, we know, all of your friends are eating their fresh figs with melon and prosciutto. And that's great! But what you really want is cookies, right? If you're like most of us, the answer is yes. During a
- [One-Ingredient Apple Chips](https://jollytomato.com/one-ingredient-apple-chips/) - These apple chips have so few ingredients, if they had any fewer ingredients, they would not exist. That's a back-handed way of saying that there's only one ingredient in these apple chips: apples. Last weekend, we had a chance to head out to a farm (Riley's at Los Rios Rancho). We picked a whole bunch
- [True Food Kitchen Unveils New Spring Menu](https://jollytomato.com/true-food-kitchen-unveils-new-spring-menu/) - True Food Kitchen is a restaurant based on simple, fresh, and healthy foods. It's also the quintessential spring restaurant. At True Food Kitchen, you'll always enjoy a wide range of fresh fruits and veggies in bright, cheery, spring-like colors. We recently had a chance to preview the new spring menu (officially rolling out April 5).
- [Not Your Grandma's Carrot-Raisin Salad](https://jollytomato.com/not-grandmas-carrot-raisin-salad/) - We like to spiralize a lot in our house. And that's how we ended up with this carrot-raisin salad. We just pulled out the spiralizer and started curling up everything. Did you know that fall produce works really well in the spiralizer? Apples, carrots, beets - anything sturdy and crunchy will probably stand up to
- [The Heritage Grain Movement](https://jollytomato.com/the-heritage-grain-movement/) - Is there more to wheat than the uniformly ground white variety? And what can we learn from the grain-growing practices of the past? These are some of the questions propelling a new heritage grain movement. This movement refers to the flavorful, hardy, and eco-friendly local grains that were a mainstay before the industrial revolution. The heritage
- [Food Trends at ExpoWest](https://jollytomato.com/food-trends-expowest/) - What are the big new food trends in the natural food industry? Each year we head over to ExpoWest to learn about what's coming down the pike, and about what's coming soon to a market near you. ExpoWest Why food trends? Even if you're not into "trendy" food per se, it's interesting to learn
- [Watermelon 'Bacon' and Summer Corn Salad](https://jollytomato.com/watermelon-bacon-and-summer-corn-salad/) - Watermelon is the quintessential fruit of summertime because it's simple, refreshing, and stands perfectly well on its own. But...what if you want to put in a little extra time and take your watermelon to the next level? That's what happens when you dehydrate your watermelon (does taking the water out of watermelon make it...melon?) and
- [Spaghetti Squash Scramble](https://jollytomato.com/spaghetti-squash-scramble/) - I never used to be crazy about spaghetti squash; mostly because I felt like people kept trying to push it as spaghetti, and it's not. Sure, you can put all kinds of sauce and cheese on it and almost forget you are eating squash, but it's still squash. But recently, while trying to cut back
- [Pineapple-Banana Upside-Down Waffles](https://jollytomato.com/pineapple-banana-upside-down-waffles/) - Today we've got some Pineapple-Banana Upside-Down Waffles that are perfect for you if you've been spending some time in the "upside down" lately. That's right - THE "upside down." If you know what I'm talking about, you've probably been watching Netflix's "Stranger Things" - the creepiest, most suspenseful, most delightfully 80s-throwback show on TV. Stranger
- [Golden Corn Chowder](https://jollytomato.com/golden-corn-chowder/) - 2017 - It's going to be great, right? Right?!?! Yes, of course it will be, especially if you treat yourself to plenty of good, wholesome plant-based food. You can start right now with this vegan Golden Corn Chowder, with ingredients you may already have in your pantry. Why corn chowder? Because it's such a cheery
- [Ground 'Beef' for the Santa Clarita Diet](https://jollytomato.com/ground-beef-for-the-santa-clarita-diet/) - If you haven't sunk your teeth into Santa Clarita Diet on Netflix yet, you're in for something delicious. It's a delightfully gross comedy that sets grisly zombie antics against the perfect suburban backdrop. In the show, Drew Barrymore plays a Santa Clarita realtor who wakes up one morning to find herself... dead... but otherwise perfectly
- [Teenagers, TV, and Comfort Food](https://jollytomato.com/teenagers-tv-comfort-food/) - The care and feeding of teenagers is a tricky proposition. Yes, they want more food, but not *that* food. Yes, they want to talk, but not really about *that.* Yes, they want you to be there for them, but not *that* much. How do you get close enough and involved enough with your teen without
- [Southwestern Plant-Based Pizza](https://jollytomato.com/southwestern-plant-based-pizza/) - Like many of us who are trying to steer our diets into a more plant-based direction, you may have tried to make a cauliflower pizza crust recently. And if you're like me, your results might have been mixed. The good news is, Caulipower has figured out how to make a cauliflower pizza crust really well
- [Purple Cauliflower Coconut Soup Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/purple-cauliflower-coconut-soup-recipe/) - It's that time of year when nature starts showing its richest colors... and you start seeing cauliflower in brilliant shades of gold and purple. In our house we love purple cauliflower when it's roasted, mashed, or best of all, made into soup - yes, purple soup. This quick and easy soup is rich and comforting,
- [Cauliflower Date Pistachio Salad With Mint and Dill](https://jollytomato.com/cauliflower-date-pistachio-salad-mint-dill/) - Cauliflower - Some people say you either love it or you hate it. But with this Cauliflower Date Pistachio Salad, it doesn't even matter if you like cauliflower or not. You're going to love this salad and you're going to want to eat it all the time - it's that good. For those who are
- [Eggplant with Tahini and Pomegranates](https://jollytomato.com/eggplant-tahini-pomegranates/) - You probably think of eggplant dishes as kind of an old fall-back; tasty but not all that nice to look at. But what if you dressed them up with bright, fanciful colors and made it the star of your show? That's the basic idea of this Eggplant with Tahini and Pomegranates. It's grilled eggplant, topped
- [Apple Salsa - Spicy, Fresh, Perfect for Fall](https://jollytomato.com/apple-salsa-spicy-fresh-perfect-fall/) - Picture our family in the kitchen, surrounded by 27 pounds of apples that we've picked. We've already made apple pie, applesauce, and we've eaten what seems like an endless amount of apples out of hand. What's left to make? "Apple salsa!" declares one of the kids. Apple salsa... Hmmm... That might just work. Turns out,
- [Quince Quinoa Side Dish Recipe For Fall](https://jollytomato.com/quince-quinoa-side-dish-recipe-fall/) - Among all of the fall fruits, quince is probably the most misunderstood. It looks like it could be as tasty as an apple or a pear, but if you bit right into it you'd be disappointed - its consistency is woody and its taste is astringent. But - and this is an important point -
- [Apple Spice Cake with Pumpkin Frosting](https://jollytomato.com/apple-spice-cake-pumpkin-frosting/) - Sometimes your kids have great ideas, without you even realizing. That's basically the story behind this Apple Spice Cake with Pumpkin Frosting. Long story short: Kid came up with the idea; described it to me; I told him it didn't sound like it would work; he wanted to make it anyway... it turned out great.
- [Rhubarb Cake, Three Ways](https://jollytomato.com/rhubarb-cake-three-ways/) - Now that we've had a chance to talk about rhubarb, let's look at one of the most delicious things you can do with it: Make a rhubarb cake. One of our favorite cakes ever, of course, is Mom's rhubarb küchen, which is a German fruit cake. Basically, you make a crust, top it with
- [Lemon Pepper Jicama Chips Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/lemon-pepper-jicama-chips-recipe/) - You probably know jicama for its use in salads or as crudite, but of the most overlooked and yet tasty things you can do with jicama is to make jicama chips. Yes - jicama chips! They're light and crunchy with just the tiniest yet tantalizing amount of sweetness. First things first, for the uninitiated: Jicama
- [Super-Easy Strawberry Tart Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/super-easy-strawberry-tart-recipe/) - It's June, and if you're not eating strawberries... you must be living in the frozen tundra somewhere. Seriously, June is the month of summer and strawberries... and strawberry tarts are among this month's most iconic foods. Do you need a better reason to make a strawberry tart? We've got you covered, with a super-easy strawberry
- [Hatch Chile Agar Agar Noodle Bowl Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/hatch-chile-agar-agar-noodle-bowl-recipe/) - So, we have a new Hatch chile recipe for you, which is a Hatch chile agar agar noodle bowl with salmon and teriyaki. [Record scratch] Hold it! Hatch chile what-what?!?! OK, this is going to take a little bit of explanation. Bear with us while we walk through the story: Hatch Chiles First, Hatch chiles
- [The Big Apple at Legoland California](https://jollytomato.com/big-apple-legoland-california/) - If you're looking for some good, old-fashioned, all-American fun this summer, you should see the entire country. OK, well at least you should see a miniature version of it - at Legoland California. Legoland's famous Miniland USA has perfect re-creations of all of the top landmarks (and some mini surprises) at famous cities from around
- [Heart Surprise Cake for Valentine's Day](https://jollytomato.com/heart-surprise-cake-for-valentines-day/) - Surprise cakes are popping up everywhere. Whether they're gender reveal cakes or cakes with flowers, letters, numbers, or symbols hidden inside, it seems like there are a lot of things in your cakes these days. That's why, for Valentine's Day, you'll be right on the cutting edge if you make this Heart Surprise Cake -
- [Gai Lan Quinoa Bowl](https://jollytomato.com/gai-lan-quinoa-bowl/) - This dish's official full name is Kick-in-the-Pants Gai Lan Quinoa Bowl. Why? Because on top of all of the amazing tastes in this bright and healthy bowl (gai lan, cabbage, peppers, carrots, cashews, quinoa), there's a spicy dressing that'll give you just the kick in the pants you need. But let's back up just a
- [Snow Pea Shoot Pappardelle](https://jollytomato.com/snow-pea-shoot-pappardelle/) - It's the end of the holiday season, and you just crave something green and not too heavy. That's when you're going to want to turn to this quick and easy Snow Pea Shoot Pappardelle made with tender, delicate snow pea shoots. The snow pea shoots (Dau Miu) are from Jade Asian Greens, which is
- [Breakfast Banana Splits](https://jollytomato.com/breakfast-banana-splits/) - Are you eating as many fruits and vegetables as you can? If you're feeling like you need some inspiration, why not give Breakfast Banana Splits a try? We're taking our inspiration from the Dole "Get Up And Grow" initiative. This initiative urges North Americans to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into their diets. Dole has
- [Banana Shakes and 'Shelfies'](https://jollytomato.com/banana-shakes-and-shelfies-for-streamteam/) - Banana shakes and...shelfies?!? Well, the banana shake is kind of self-explanatory, but the shelfie requires a little more background. A 'shelfie,' according to Netflix, is a show that you really want to watch but you've been putting off because you just haven't had the time. We've all got them (ahem, Scandal, Heroes, Blacklist, and the
- [Farm-Fresh Goat Cheese](https://jollytomato.com/farm-fresh-goat-cheese/) - Most of us think of cows when we think of dairy products, but for much of the world, goats are the source of a family's milk and cheese. Goats are generally easier to keep than cattle - they thrive in mountainous, hilly, and dry environments and they graze on grass and brush. Plus, goats' milk
- [Summer Watermelon Carving](https://jollytomato.com/summer-watermelon-carving/) - Watermelon carving is a time-honored summer tradition at our house, made even more fun when the kids get involved. It's almost at the point where we can't bear to see a plain round watermelon; we have an irresistible urge to carve it into something. We've got more ideas than we can count so we're just
- [Making Lattice Top Pie Crust With Kids](https://jollytomato.com/making-lattice-top-pie-crust-with-kids/) - There's nothing like a summer fruit pie with a pretty lattice top pie crust. But how much of a hassle is it? Here's the good news: It's not too hard at all, and it's actually easier if you have a partner helping you. (Ideally, you want a kid who has too much summer vacation time
- [Summer Watermelon Carving](https://jollytomato.com/summer-watermelon-carving-2/) - It's that time of year when the knives come out and the creative juices start flowing...If it's July, it's gotta be summer watermelon carving season! Each year we try to come up with something new to enter into the National Watermelon Promotion Board's watermelon carving contest. In past years, we've done everything from a Shrek
- [Cherry-Rosemary Ice Cream with OXO](https://jollytomato.com/cherry-rosemary-ice-cream-with-oxo/) - Summer and ice cream go hand in hand, which is why Cherry-Rosemary ice cream makes the perfect summer flavor. This year we got an extra burst of inspiration from our friends at OXO, the kitchen and household tool designers. They offered us a chance to test-drive their newest ice-cream-related gadgets. Since we had a whole
- [The Hundred-Foot Journey](https://jollytomato.com/the-hundred-foot-journey/) - We love food movies here in Jolly Tomato land. (Have you seen our Food Movies Pinterest board?) That's why we're thrilled to watch The Hundred-Foot Journey from DreamWorks Pictures, based on the novel by Richard C. Morais and directed by Lasse Hallstrom. Plot Summary In 'The Hundred-Foot Journey,' Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayal) is a culinary
- [Follow Your Heart Vegan Cheese](https://jollytomato.com/follow-your-heart-vegan-cheese/) - We're not vegans in our house and we love just about every kind of cheese. That means we're not the most likely candidates to go out and eat vegan cheese. But when we recently had an opportunity to sample Follow Your Heart's Vegan Gourmet vegan cheese, curiosity got the best of us. We decided to
- [Best Grilled Cheese Ever](https://jollytomato.com/best-grilled-cheese-ever/) - Grilled cheese is staple of home kitchens and kids' menus everywhere. It's truly one of those things you can make on auto-pilot. But after years of making the same-old, same-old, maybe it's time for a little fine-tuning. So just in time for Grilled Cheese Month, we've got some expert tips to get you from mediocre
- [Spinach Mint Pancakes](https://jollytomato.com/mint-chocolate-chip-pancakes-for-stpatricksday/) - Green food coloring for St. Patrick's Day? Why would you need to, when you can make these spinach mint pancakes? especially when so many other delicious foods are already green. Truthfully, we've already gone the naturally green frosting and naturally green cake route, so pancakes shouldn't be that much of a stretch. When we first
- [Fear No Fruit](https://jollytomato.com/fear-no-fruit/) - Are you in the late winter fruit doldrums right now? By the end of winter we're usually daydreaming about those long summer days with endless peaches, watermelon, blueberries...But there's lots of great fruit out there to eat right now, it's just that you might not immediately recognize it. Sometimes you just have to break out
- [Fresh Produce Gift Baskets](https://jollytomato.com/the-gift-of-fruit-and-veggies/) - It's that time of year for giving. Instead of the same old standbys, why not give out fresh produce gift baskets? Our friends over at Melissa's have some wonderful gift baskets that will please even the pickiest eater. When we were scrolling through all of the choices, the Baby Vegetables Basket ($71.99) was one of
- [Colorful Cauliflower](https://jollytomato.com/colorful-cauliflower/) - Often when we hear people talk about cauliflower, we hear the word "bland" tossed around. Bland - really? Have you ever seen this colorful cauliflower from Frieda's Produce ? Choose cauliflower in its amazing deep shades of gold or purple and you've got the prettiest dinner in town. After we saw this colorful pair, we
- [Lentil Brownies](https://jollytomato.com/blogher-food-and-lentil-brownies/) - You've gotta love brownies. You can put just about anything into them. As long as you have enough chocolate and sweetener in them, they'll still make a gooey and satisfying dessert. Case in point: Our kale brownies, and now these lentil brownies. We hadn't ever thought of adding lentils to brownies, until we met up
- [Homemade Ketchup](https://jollytomato.com/homemade-ketchup/) - I say ketchup/You say catsup...Ready to call the whole thing off? You can end the debate with a special homemade ketchup that's sure to charm even the pickiest eater. Ketchup is a favorite condiment for many kids; for some it might even be its own food group. But one of the concerns about many store-bought
- [Hatch Chile Coriander Popcorn](https://jollytomato.com/hatch-chile-coriander-popcorn-streamteam/) - You're about to sit down and watch your favorite movie - why settle for boring old microwave popcorn? This is a time for for Hatch Chile Coriander Popcorn. This spicy and fragrant popcorn hits a citrus-y high note with lime juice. Meanwhile, Hatch chile powder from Melissa's Produce and fresh-ground coriander fill in the complex
- [Food Safety for Families](https://jollytomato.com/food-safety-for-families/) - The holiday season is just around the corner, which means that you're likely to be eating at any number of special dinners, buffets, potlucks, and catered events in the next few weeks. As you sit down to enjoy your meal, food safety is probably the last thing on your mind. But all it takes is one round
- [Real Food Dinner: Grilled Tilapia with Mango Salsa](https://jollytomato.com/real-food-dinner-grilled-tilapia-with-mango-salsa/) - Welcome to sunny Southern California, where I'm hosting the main course of our "real food" progressive dinner and a fantastic GIVEAWAY! (More on that in a moment...) I am so proud to be celebrating Food Revolution Day with some of my favorite bloggers: Brianne of Red, Round, or Green, Bettina of The Lunch Tray, Grace
- [Italian Wedding Soup](https://jollytomato.com/italian-wedding-soup/) - Tired of green food yet? Not so fast! We've still got plenty of ways for you to enjoy your greens this month. Since all of the St. Patrick's Day hoopla has died down, we're now looking at a lesser-known holiday: St. Joseph's Day. In Jolly Tomato land, we are lucky to have not one but three members
- [Honey/Balsamic Kuri Squash Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/honeybalsamic-kuri-squash/) - What's a kuri squash? The other day, a friend mentioned that she tried one of these squashes, which we had never heard of before. Then, whaddya know, the next day our CSA basket arrived with a little red kuri squash inside. The kuri squash are notable for their reddish color and onion-like shape. In French,
- [Watermelon Bacon - A Tasty Vegan Snack](https://jollytomato.com/watermelon-bacon-anytime-snack-streamteam/) - Summertime means lots of watermelon, and a need for healthy snacks like watermelon bacon. Watermelon...bacon?!?!? Yes - That's dehydrated and spiced watermelon, cooked low and slow until crispy. It's a purely vegan snack that tastes kind of like a salty/spicy fruit leather, or possibly fruit jerky. If your summer is anything like ours, your kids
- [Genova Tuna Polenta Bites](https://jollytomato.com/genova-tuna-polenta-bites-giveaway/) - When you need quick, kid-friendly protein, you can turn to tuna. And when you need a quick and easy appetizer, you can turn to these Genova tuna polenta bites. Since tuna is such a heart-healthy food, and February is National Heart Health Month, we thought there'd be no better time to feature our favorite fish.
- [Teddie's Apple Cake - An Enduring Tradition](https://jollytomato.com/teddies-apple-cake-an-enduring-tradition/) - We've been eating Teddie's Apple Cake in my family for years. How many years? 46 to be exact. That's the number of years ago since Teddie's Apple Cake was first published in the New York Times. And it's not just a classic in our family. This cake has stood the test of time for many
- [True Food Kitchen Summer Menu Features New Tastes](https://jollytomato.com/true-food-kitchen-summer-menu-features-new-tastes/) - Every year, True Food Kitchen's summer menu features a spectacular array of fruits, herbs, and vegetables. This year there are some ingredients and preparations you might not have tried before, so it's definitely worth a visit. Starters First, the summer menu features a wildly colorful Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad. Like many items on the
- [Green Beans and 'The Illustrated Wok'](https://jollytomato.com/green-beans-and-the-illustrated-wok/) - When is it just as much fun to "read" a cookbook as it is to cook the recipes? When your cookbook is "The Illustrated Wok," which doubles as both a cookbook and a work of art. The Illustrated Wok "The Illustrated Wok" is a Chinese cookbook, but calling it that alone seems an understatement. The
- [Butternut Squash Donuts - Fast and Easy](https://jollytomato.com/butternut-squash-donuts/) - Butternut squash donuts? Oh, yes we did! We are celebrating fall with a decadent treat that has no food coloring - and no one is complaining. Today's treat, butternut squash donuts (well, technically butternut squash zeppole), are light and fluffy with a nice autumnal flavor. When you take a bite, they're a cheery pale orange
- [Roasted Carrots with Walnut-Arugula Pesto Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/roasted-carrots-walnut-arugula-pesto/) - Consider the walnut. It's tasty, and it's really good for you. But what do you do with a lot (no, seriously, a lot) of walnuts? We recently faced this question when a friend with a walnut grove was looking to unload a bunch of walnuts. We decided we'd rise to the challenge. The first hurdle:
- [A Community Pizza Oven on Pizza Baking Day](https://jollytomato.com/community-pizza-oven/) - Does your community have a pizza oven? Think about it: Pizza brings people together. Why not gather together over a pizza oven? In Westchester, a neighborhood of Los Angeles, a group of bakers joined forces four years ago to build a wood-fired pizza oven. Today, the oven continues to draw community members (and more) to
- [Vegan Spelt Salad With Watermelon Radishes Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/vegan-spelt-salad-with-watermelon-radishes-recipe/) - Hey - here's a recipe for a Vegan Spelt Salad with Watermelon Radishes! (We know there's a lot of criticism about food blogs that drag you though hours of photos and stories before you get to the actual recipe. We're not going to do that here.) Vegan Spelt Salad with Watermelon Radishes A delicious vegan
- [Anadama Bread (Cornmeal/Molasses Bread) Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/anadama-bread-cornmeal-molasses-bread-recipe/) - Anadama bread is something of a old-timey New England classic. This tasty cornmeal/molasses bread is a little bit sweet, and has just a little bit of a cornmeal crunch...just enough to make you want to keep coming back for more. (We dare you to eat only one slice of warm, fresh anadama bread.) Why "anadama"?
- [Herbed Easter Egg Bread](https://jollytomato.com/herbed-easter-egg-bread/) - Easter season brings so many beautiful natural colors... and yet so many Easter egg breads feature wildly artificial colors. So for something a little bit different, we decided to make an herbed Easter egg bread that features only natural colors. This bread is based on a challah recipe from an old Fleischmann's yeast cookbook... We've
- [Marbled Tahini Fudge Bars Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/marbled-tahini-fudge-bars-recipe/) - Marbled tahini fudge bars?!? You've got that right. These fudge bars are just one of the many delicious better-for-you recipes from Mareya Ibrahim's new cookbook "Eat Like You Give A Fork." You might recognize Chef Ibrahim ("The Fit Foodie") from the popular cooking show "Recipe Rehab," and from her 2013 book, "The Clean Eating Handbook."
- [Blackberry Brownies Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/blackberry-brownies-recipe/) - Blackberry. Brownies. We're going to let that idea sit out there for a second. Blackberry. Brownies. Given that brownies are basically the perfect food, why would you add blackberries? (Wait - you're asking the person who made kale brownies?) Here's the reason: When you first take a bite of a regular brownie, of course you
- [Peach Salsa Made With White Peaches and Hot Sauce](https://jollytomato.com/white-hot-peach-salsa/) - Summer is peach season, and what better time to make peach salsa? We've learned so much about peaches that now we want to eat them in everything. This tasty restaurant-style salsa hits all the right notes. Salsa is a tough sell for kids sometimes, so the beauty of this is that you can make
- [Tomatillos 101: All About Them, How To Use Them](https://jollytomato.com/tomatillos-101/) - "Don't be afraid of tomatillos," we told some friends recently. "They're basically green tomatoes with a little jacket on them." Don't laugh. These little guys are so serious about coming over to your house that they got all dressed up for you. Once you help them take their little "jackets" off, they're going to be
- [Watermelon Bacon: We Can't Get Enough](https://jollytomato.com/watermelon-bacon/) - We recently ran into a friend we hadn't seen in a while, and she said, "I've been thinking of you - I just made your watermelon bacon again!" Hey - we haven't made that in a while! But it is indeed that season again. Time to strip down that watermelon and make it into a
- [Tomato Thyme Focaccia with Fruit Bliss](https://jollytomato.com/tomato-thyme-focaccia-fruit-bliss/) - What makes the best focaccia? The best ingredients, of course. We know you're going to love this Tomato Thyme Focaccia because the star ingredients - the tomatoes - are the best quality from Fruit Bliss. Blogger disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Fruit Bliss. Fruit Bliss provided me with product samples and
- [Fig Cake Recipe (Gluten Free and Vegan)](https://jollytomato.com/fig-cake-recipe-gluten-free-and-vegan/) - It's fig season, which means it's time for a glorious fig cake. What makes a great fig cake? In our book, the characteristics include: 1) tastes great; 2) looks great; and 3) everyone can enjoy it. We've got the first two more or less figured out, but for the third one, we decided that it
- [Rosewater Ice Cream from the 1600s](https://jollytomato.com/rosewater-ice-cream-1600s/) - What was it like to cook - and eat - in the 1600s? Thanks to a new generation of culinary historians, we are discovering more about centuries-old cooking techniques and trends. We got deep into the topic at a recent "Antique Ice Cream Social" presented by Dr. Marissa Nicosia at the William Andrews Clark Memorial
- [White Asparagus Savory Tart Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/white-asparagus-savory-tart-recipe/) - Sure, you love green asparagus, but what about its mysterious cousin, white asparagus? It's tantalizing, different, and so... white. (Fun fact: The white version is basically just asparagus that's never seen sunshine. As such, the taste is similar to green asparagus but very mild and a little earthier.) So when we recently saw some beautiful
- [Summer's Best Rhubarb Custard Pie Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/summers-best-rhubarb-custard-pie-recipe/) - Rhubarb week continues! This Rhubarb Custard Pie is so easy, pretty, and tasty. It's exactly what you need for your summer dinner party. Or - who are we kidding - your own personal breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Here's a secret: The pie filling in this recipe is the same as the one for our mom's
- [Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/rhubarb-strawberry-crisp-recipe/) - Rhubarb week continues with this easy and tasty Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp. It's easy because there's no complicated measuring or leavening. The "crisp" (streusel) topping is something that you could just have your littlest kids mix together. Why strawberry, though? Here's an interesting thing about rhubarb. It's mostly a beautiful crimson color. But as you
- [Seeded Crackers in 'Everything Bagel' Flavor](https://jollytomato.com/everything-bagel-seeded-crackers/) - Have you ever wanted the crunchy, salty, garlic-y joy of an everything bagel, without all the...bagel? That's what you'll get with these low-carb seeded crackers. They're bursting with flavor and practically begging to be topped off with all of your favorite bagel toppings. Not to mention that they're super-easy (and even fun!) to make.
- [Blood Tests Can Answer Questions About Veganism](https://jollytomato.com/blood-tests-can-answer-questions-veganism/) - Should you go vegan? And if you're vegan, are you getting the nutrition you need? Lots of people who are pursuing or considering a plant-based diet are asking these questions. Fortunately, there are blood tests that can give you useful answers. HealthLabs.com offers blood testing packages that aim to help both vegans and non-vegans. There
- [Next-Level Grilled Korean Corn Cheese](https://jollytomato.com/grilled-korean-corn-cheese/) - Every now and then you run into a recipe that hits all the right spots: It's intriguing, seemingly easy to make, and looks delicious. That's what drew us to this Grilled Korean Corn Cheese recipe from Ben Mims at the L.A. Times. The upshot of this recipe is that it's a riff on the corn
- [Strawberry Sandos (Japanese Milk Bread Sandwiches)](https://jollytomato.com/strawberry-sandos-japanese-milk-bread-sandwiches/) - Sandos? Yes, sandos - it's Japanese slang for sandwich, and it's going to be your new favorite mini-snack. You might be more familiar with a sando with katsu sandos (breaded pork cutlets), known for their neat and even cuts displaying a perfect cross-section. But fruit sandos are extremely popular in their own right. You can
- [Spaghetti Ice Cream](https://jollytomato.com/spaghetti-ice-cream/) - For a little extra summer dessert fun, all you need is this one weird trick: Make ice cream "spaghetti" with a potato ricer, and top it with fresh strawberry sauce and coconut flakes for your "sauce" and "parmesan." Spaghetti ice cream: Yes, it's that easy! Of course since it's summer, you're going to want fresh
- [Kale Brownies](https://jollytomato.com/kale-brownies/) - Kale brownies: Many would ask, "Why?" We say, "Why not?" We're not trying to hide anything over here, but if you're going to eat brownies anyway, why not get your daily dose of greens at the same time? We first made these brownies for Kale-a-Palooza, a party thrown by Food Bloggers Los Angeles. Our
- [Triple Carrot Ginger Salad - Not Your Typical Salad](https://jollytomato.com/triple-carrot-ginger-salad/) - Have you made a resolution to eat more salad? Great! This triple carrot ginger salad has just about everything you're looking for. Let's break it down: If you think of a salad as an obligation, or as a monotonous stream of green lettuce leaves, you're making it a lot more tedious than it really needs
- [Heirloom Tomato Rose Pastry Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/heirloom-tomato-rose-pastry-recipe/) - Remember apple roses? If you have lots of heirloom tomatoes, why can't you make heirloom tomato roses? That was our question earlier this week as we surveyed a bumper crop of late-season heirloom tomatoes. Rose pastries look complicated, but they're really pretty simple. All you need are some strips of puff pastry dough, thinly sliced
- [Black Garlic Pumpkin Hummus](https://jollytomato.com/black-garlic-pumpkin-hummus/) - It's getting closer and closer to October 31 and we just can't resist making more Halloween-themed food. Our friends over at Frieda's Specialty Produce sent us a bunch of spooky foods including rambutan and Buddha's hand citron, but the black garlic was the most mysterious. Why is it black? What does it taste like? And
- [Butternut Squash Hummus (Bean-Free) Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/butternut-squash-hummus-bean-free-recipe/) - We might not be willing to admit it's fall, but we're more than happy to welcome butternut squash into our routines. This amazingly versatile squash can take on a wide range of roles, from savory to sweet. Today we have a quick recipe for you, a butternut squash hummus that's easy to put together. It's
- [Lazy Mom's School Lunch Guide](https://jollytomato.com/lazy-moms-school-lunch-guide/) - Back to school...school lunch...zzzzz. Wait - where was I? Sorry, my bad. Even though this is supposedly a blog about healthy food, the thought of making school lunch always puts me to sleep. (If I'm going to be in the kitchen, I'd much rather be carving watermelons or making a Tim Burton pie.) Sure, there
- [Zucchini Milk (Is Really A Thing)](https://jollytomato.com/zucchini-milk-is-really-a-thing/) - Summertime, and zucchini is everywhere. Has your garden given you more zucchini than you know what to do with? Here's an idea that sounds a little crazy, but it's a real thing: Make zucchini milk. Yes, you can puree your zucchini to make a milky substance that is a great dairy-free substitute for milk in
- [Strawberry Pizza with Fontina and Arugula](https://jollytomato.com/strawberry-pizza-fontina-arugula/) - As summer (and strawberry season) draws to a close, you're going to want at least one last hurrah. That's where this Strawberry Pizza with Fontina and Arugula comes in. Strawberry...pizza? That's right. It's not too sweet. It's just sweet enough to give this pizza a surprising but tasty twist. Is it for dinner? Sure! But
- [Gluten-Free 'Snow Day' Cookies Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/gluten-free-snow-day-cookies-recipe/) - Snow day? Here in Southern California we can only dream of having a snow day. But we had a great time on a recent rainy day making these "Snow Day" gluten-free cookies. They're easy, they take surprisingly few ingredients, and they are so irresistibly delicious you might just spend your whole "indoor" day eating them
- [Raw Chocolate and Cherry Mousse Tart - A Vegan Dessert](https://jollytomato.com/raw-chocolate-avocado-mousse-tart-vegan-dessert/) - What if you were craving a creamy, decadent, chocolate-y vegan dessert... but you wanted it without refined sugar or gluten or dairy or egg products? This raw chocolate and cherry mousse tart could be the answer to your dreams in more ways than one. Delicious? Check. Easy to make? Check. Full of good-for-you ingredients? Check,
- [Clean Snax Holiday Apple-Cranberry Crisp Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/clean-snax-holiday-apple-cranberry-crisp-recipe/) - So we've enjoyed Melissa's Clean Snax many times before, but when we tried the new flavor of Holiday Crunch Clean Snax we were blown away. These snacks are next level. They're all of the things that you already like in Clean Snax (nuts, grains, seeds, dried fruits, plus gluten-free and no processed sugar) but with
- [Ooey-Gooey Jackfruit Upside Down Cake Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/ooey-gooey-jackfruit-upside-down-cake-recipe/) - So you have a giant jackfruit, and you want to prove to your friends just how amazingly delicious jackfruit can be? That's when it's time to make this rich and sweet Ooey-Gooey Jackfruit Upside Down Cake. In general, a jackfruit upside down cake is based on the idea that jackfruit is similar to pineapple in
- [Iced Purple Sweet Potato Cookies](https://jollytomato.com/iced-purple-sweet-potato-cookies/) - This week thought we'd take a little break from the avalanche of red and green cookies to try out a festive little cookie that's...purple. Yes, purple. These Iced Purple Sweet Potato Cookies are made with Stokes Purple Sweet Potatoes from Frieda's Produce, and they're frosted with icing that's tinted purple with just a few drops
- [Farm Fresh To You (And Us)](https://jollytomato.com/farm-fresh-to-you-and-us/) - Having a hard time keeping fresh produce in stock in your house? Why not make your life easier - and skip a trip to the grocery store - by having a Farm Fresh To You box delivered to your doorstep? Even better, if you order one of our favorite boxes (the No Cooking box), you
- [Fruits, Vegetables, and Dole's 'Huetrition'](https://jollytomato.com/fruits-vegetables-and-doles-huetrition/) - What's the best and easiest thing you could do to improve your family's eating habits? Eat a greater variety of fruits and vegetables. That's the idea behind the guiding philosophy of 'huetrition' espoused by Dole: boosting nutritional value by adding more colors, complexity, and nutritional density in the foods we eat. Dole is, of course,
- [Mint Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies](https://jollytomato.com/mint-chocolate-chip-meringue-cookies/) - How would you like a festive holiday cookie that's gluten-free...without making you feel like you're missing out on something? Enter Mint Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies, one of our favorite holiday cookies from our youth. This is essentially the original gluten free cookie - it was gluten free before people even knew what gluten was. When
- [Frozen Smoothie Bowls for #StreamTeam](https://jollytomato.com/frozen-smoothie-bowls-for-streamteam/) - It's late January...is your world frozen? Whether you're surrounded by winter, or just dreaming of wintry weather, you'll have an extra-special chilly thrill watching Frozen Planet, which is coming to Netflix on January 28. This Emmy-winning documentary takes a look at life and the environment in the Arctic and Antarctic. It's spectacularly beautiful, and so
- [Creamy Polenta for #StreamTeam](https://jollytomato.com/creamy-polenta-for-streamteam/) - What's good about February? We've narrowed it down to three things: Chilly temps, comfort food, and movie nights. That pretty much sums it up, right? For our #StreamTeam adventures with Netflix this month, we're looking at fun family shows that everyone can enjoy. At the top of that roster is the new Full House show,
- [Colorful Dragon Fruit Dessert](https://jollytomato.com/colorful-dragon-fruit-dessert/) - The dragon fruit, in case you haven't ever sliced into one, is a real show-stopper. Once it flashes its deep magenta flesh, the other fruits might as well give up. The intense purple coloring has that "I can't believe there's no filter" quality to it - and there's a little part of your brain that
- [Quick and Easy Lemonade](https://jollytomato.com/quick-easy-lemonade/) - When your friend gives you fresh lemons from her tree, you make, well...lemonade. (Isn't it crazy how home-grown lemons get to be so huge and take on such funny shapes?) Now we know that you have a million things to do, and you don't have time to stand over the stove and cook simple syrup
- [Fresh Tomato Sauce for #StreamTeam](https://jollytomato.com/fresh-tomato-sauce-streamteam/) - While you sweat your way through the dog days of summer, there's at least one redeeming factor in all that heat: tomatoes. Perfect, juicy, flavorful, fresh local summer tomatoes. Whether it's the tomatoes grown in your yard, the ones grown in the farm down the road, or the ones you pick up at your local
- [True Food Kitchen Spring Menu Is Fresh and Colorful](https://jollytomato.com/true-food-kitchen-spring-menu/) - If you know True Food Kitchen, you'll understand why spring is one of the most exciting seasons at this plant-driven restaurant (well, OK, summer, fall, and winter are exciting too, but you have to give some special props to spring). And the new True Food Kitchen spring menu is everything you'd hope it would be...
- [New Dodger Stadium Food for 2018](https://jollytomato.com/new-dodger-stadium-food-2018/) - Anyone who loves both food and baseball is going to be in heaven at Dodger Stadium for the 2018 season. We had a chance to sample some of the new Dodger Stadium food items and there are so many great new things in store, we think it's safe to say this is going to be
- [Stonefire Grill Serves Up Tasty Favorites](https://jollytomato.com/stonefire-grill-serves-up-tasty-favorites/) - It's hard to find a restaurant that can serve up tasty food while pleasing just about everyone, but we seem to have stumbled across that rare find in Stonefire Grill. Stonefire Grill is a Southern California (sorry, non-Californians - you can always come and visit!) fast-casual restaurant that goes against the trend of pre-fab prepared-off-site
- ['Somebody Feed Phil' on Netflix](https://jollytomato.com/somebody-feed-phil-netflix/) - In the world of food shows, there's serious, there's shocking, there's instructive, and then there's just plain entertaining. "Somebody Feed Phil," the fun new documentary from Netflix, manages to be all four, with emphasis on the last. It's a delicious joyride driven by the wide-open earnestness of Phil Rosenthal, Everybody Loves Raymond creator and food
- [Olive Harvest at Highland Springs](https://jollytomato.com/olive-harvest-highland-springs/) - If it's fall in California, it's time for the olive harvest... and if you've got 750 olive trees, you're going to need some helping hands. That's what's going on this month at Highland Springs Ranch, a historic California ranch and inn with olive trees that date back as far as 1854. Why the big push
- [New Fall Menu Debuts at True Food Kitchen](https://jollytomato.com/new-fall-menu-debuts-true-food-kitchen/) - If you know True Food Kitchen, you know that it's always offering most up-to-date and in-season foods. And even though summer has passed us by, the seasonal food just keeps coming. The new fall menu at True Food Kitchen - available now - is a feast of hearty, earthy flavors and deep, rich colors. For
- [Pizza Tutorial at North Italia Restaurant](https://jollytomato.com/pizza-tutorial-north-italia/) - Most of us eat a lot of pizza, but when do we ever take the time to make it ourselves? Making your own pizza from start to finish can be fun and surprisingly easy. At a recent pizza tutorial hosted by North Italia, in honor of National Pizza Month, we had a chance to brush
- [New Dodger Stadium Food for the NLCS](https://jollytomato.com/new-dodger-stadium-food-nlcs/) - Heads up, Dodger fans: We know you're ravenous for more wins... Aren't you ravenous for new Dodger Stadium food as well? Never fear; we've got the whole scoop on NEW Dodger food offerings, created just in time for the National League Championship Series (NLCS) starting on Saturday, October 14. First up, there are these new
- [Avocado Roses, Beauty, and the Little Things](https://jollytomato.com/avocado-roses-beauty-little-things/) - This has been a tough week for so many people...With so many hearts broken in our hometown and beyond, what we'd like to see is less violence and anger and more flowers, specifically avocado roses. Flowers? Avocado roses? Well, there may not be much that a food blog can do, but what we can do
- [Celebrate Birthdays with Cake and Netflix](https://jollytomato.com/celebrate-birthday-cake-netflix/) - It's birthday month, which means there's lots to celebrate... and there's plenty of cake to eat. Whose birthday? Well, mine for starters...but also almost everyone else's. (September is apparently the most popular month for all birthdays. Nine of the top 10 days to give birth fall between Sept. 9 and Sept. 20.) Our pals at
- [A Plant-Centric Summer Menu at True Food Kitchen](https://jollytomato.com/plant-centric-summer-menu-true-food-kitchen/) - It's summertime, which means that the chefs at True Food Kitchen are going all-out with the super-fresh, farm-ripened fruits and veggies that are a mainstay of the restaurant's plant-centric cuisine. Watermelon? Check! (And it comes in red and yellow!). Heirloom tomatoes? Check! (And they're super-sweet!). Fresh corn? Check! (And of course it's non-GMO.) We had
- [A Special Dinner for Dads and Grads at North Italia](https://jollytomato.com/special-dinner-dads-grads-north-italia/) - Honoring a special dad or grad this month? We found some great seasonal dinner options for you at North Italia that we wanted to share ... and we know your dads and grads will thank you for it. No question you're going to want to start out with something impressive, and that's going to be
- [Imperfect Produce is Perfectly Delicious](https://jollytomato.com/imperfect-produce-perfectly-delicious/) - If you've followed food trends in the last few years, you've probably been hearing a lot about "imperfect" produce (a.k.a. ugly fruits and vegetables), thanks to anti-food-waste campaigns that tout the beauty and utility of less-than-perfect-looking food. The problem is, most grocery stores don't carry imperfect produce, so even if you're determined to eat it,
- ['Bill Nye Saves the World' on Netflix](https://jollytomato.com/bill-nye-saves-world-netflix/) - Here at Jolly Tomato, one thing we love almost as much as food is science. And there's perhaps no better defender of science than the affable, charming Bill Nye. That's why we're so excited for the debut of Bill Nye Saves the World on Netflix, coming April 21. The show gives Bill Nye a platform
- [New Dodger Stadium Food for 2017](https://jollytomato.com/new-dodger-stadium-food-2017/) - Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks... and poke?!? Yes, this is what baseball stadium food looks like in 2017, and the next time you head out to a Dodger game, you're going to find poke bowls, funnel cakes, tater tots and more . We recently had a chance to preview the 2017 Dodger menu,
- [Pete's Dragon and Fuzzy Green Almonds](https://jollytomato.com/petes-dragon-fuzzy-green-almonds/) - Spring has sprung, or is in the process of springing at least, and we've got great new movies and foods to welcome this time of year. Arriving on Netflix this month is the (updated) kids' classic, Pete's Dragon; and arriving in stores this month are fuzzy green almonds. First; the movie: Pete is a kid
- [Easter Brunch at North Italia](https://jollytomato.com/easter-brunch-north-italia/) - Easter brunch isn't like just *any* brunch - you want it to be special, delicious, and have plenty of options for everyone. We recently had a chance to preview Easter brunch at North Italia restaurant, and we're excited to say that you should come hungry because you and your family are literally going to want
- [Tropical Fruit Paradise at Robert is Here](https://jollytomato.com/tropical-fruit-paradise-at-robert-is-here/) - You may think you've seen tropical fruit, but you haven't really seen tropical fruit until you've visited Robert is Here in Homestead, Florida. (Yes, it's called Robert is Here - more on that below.) Calling Robert is Here a tropical fruit stand seems like a enormous understatement - it's more like a tropical fruit wonderland,
- [Super Bowl Snackadium with IPad](https://jollytomato.com/super-bowl-snackadium-with-ipad/) - When the Super Bowl (or heck, any big game) rolls around, what better way to feed your hungry crowd than with a custom snackadium? A snackadium, or snack stadium, is a concept that's picked up a lot of momentum in the past few years, thanks to the growth of Pinterest and how-to videos. At this
- [True Food Kitchen's Seasonal Fall Menu](https://jollytomato.com/true-food-kitchens-seasonal-fall-menu/) - If you don't know True Food Kitchen, you probably will soon. This plant-centric restaurant is winning raves for its good-for-you and tastes-great menu, and will soon be expanding from 16 to 20 locations around the country. We had a chance to sample the new fall menu (the menu items change seasonally) and we came back
- [Miracle Fruit](https://jollytomato.com/miracle-fruit/) - Did you know that there's such a thing as a "miracle fruit" that can make just about everything taste a little bit sweeter? It's one of nature's oddities - a potentially life-saving food and a great all-around party trick - wrapped up in one. We first came across the miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum, if
- [Horizontal Mom](https://jollytomato.com/horizontal-mom/) - Think motherhood is hard? Try doing it flat on your back. I had just drifted off into a groggy half-sleep in my hospital bed when the phone jolted me back into consciousness. It was my husband, calling on his way back from picking our three-year-old son Luke up from preschool. "The teacher says Luke’s pants
- [Snackadium for the Super Bowl](https://jollytomato.com/snackadium-for-the-super-bowl/) - What is a snackadium? A snack stadium, of course! It's when you figure out some way to create a stadium replica out of cardboard and fill it with all of your favorite game day snacks. We just made ours for the Super Bowl, so we thought we'd share. In this case, we started with two
- [Winter Fruit Week: Kiwifruit](https://jollytomato.com/winter-fruit-week-kiwifruit/) - Mid-winter blues...Do you need some Vitamin C in your life? Then you've come to the right place, because we're calling this week Winter Fruit Week and we're going to be looking at some of our favorite fruits to get you back in a sunshine state of mind. This week: Kiwifruit (or just plain kiwi).
- [2016: Year of the Vegetable](https://jollytomato.com/2016-year-of-the-vegetable/) - Welcome to 2016, which we're calling the Year of the Vegetable. If you love eating vegetables, this is your lucky year. And if you (or someone in your family) doesn't like eating vegetables, this year is going to be the year everything changes...We're sure of it. "Plants are the new meat," declares NPR, as it
- [Kerrygold Gingerbread Pub](https://jollytomato.com/kerrygold-gingerbread-pub/) - Our favorite butter, Kerrygold, is having a gingerbread contest. And once we had the idea of making a gingerbread Irish pub, we couldn't shake the feeling. We decided to try to build the kind of Irish pub we'd love to visit. So come on in, pull up a chair, and stay awhile: Confession: This
- [Annie's Homegrown and the Growth of Organic](https://jollytomato.com/annies-homegrown-and-the-growth-of-organic/) - We all want better food for our kids. And, short of producing it in our own backyards and kitchens, we want our food brands to be better too. So what does it take to build - and grow - a responsible food brand? We recently had a fascinating opportunity to join in a freewheeling conversation
- [Blueberry Ginger Ice Cream Pie](https://jollytomato.com/blueberry-ginger-ice-cream-pie/) - So...let's say you have a sudden ice cream windfall, and as much as you're tempted to eat the whole thing straight from the container, you'd like to make it into a nice dessert to share with friends. We found ourselves in this situation last week with a wonderful gift of three tubs of Tillamook ice
- [Purple German Potato Salad](https://jollytomato.com/purple-german-potato-salad/) - There is nothing quite like the little thrill you get when you slice open a sweet potato and see...purple. These Stokes Purple Sweet Potatoes from Frieda's are brilliant in color (the color intensifies when they are cooked) and they are not quite as sweet as a regular sweet potato so they're versatile for both sweet
- [50 Best Plants on the Planet](https://jollytomato.com/50-best-plants-on-the-planet/) - We know we're supposed to eat lots of fruits and veggies. We know that some pack more of a nutritional punch than others. But which ones are the best - and how do we cook them? Happily, there's a new book that answers all of those questions and more: 50 Best Plants on the Planet
- [Lovely Leftovers](https://jollytomato.com/lovely-leftovers/) - Leftovers, let me tell you: You've got an image problem. It starts with your name: Leftovers. You're basically telling everyone that you are the food that no one had use for the first time around. How are you going to get anyone interested in you with a reputation like that? The truth is, you're still
- [Peach-Plum Kuchen](https://jollytomato.com/peach-plum-kuchen/) - Peaches or plums? In summertime, fortunately, you don't have to choose. One of our favorite ways to eat peaches and plums is combined together in a homemade küchen. Küchen is a German word for cake, and in this case it refers to a fruit dessert that is sort of like a pie, but with a
- [Ode to Hummus](https://jollytomato.com/ode-to-hummus/) - Oh hummus how I love you so/ So many foods with which you go/ So many ways to make you mine/ At this moment I see nine. Clockwise from top: Carrot, black sesame seed, broccoli, black garbanzo bean, pumpkin, spinach, black bean, plain, tomato. Basic Hummus Recipe 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chick peas), drained, with 1/4

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- [Italian Wedding Soup](https://jollytomato.com/recipes/italian-wedding-soup/) - 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 1 small onion, peeled and diced 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 2 ribs celery, diced 8 cups highest-quality chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup water 4 cups cleaned and chopped escarole (or other leafy greens) 20 small meatballs, cooked 12 oz. small pasta such as orzo Salt and
- [Spinach Frosting](https://jollytomato.com/recipes/spinach-frosting/) - 1 cup spinach, steamed and drained 1/2 cup butter, softened 3 cups powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla Drain the spinach (it should be a small amount, about 2 ounces) and puree it in a food processor until smooth. Let it cool. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugar and vanilla until creamy
- [Shamrock Smoothie](https://jollytomato.com/recipes/shamrock-smoothie/) - 2 ounces rainbow chard, chopped and steamed 1 cup milk 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt 1 medium banana 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks 1 T. honey Puree the greens in a blender or food processor until smooth. Add the milk, yogurt, banana, pineapple, and honey, and puree until smooth and evenly green. If the
- [Green Colcannon](https://jollytomato.com/recipes/green-colcannon/) - 5 russet potatoes 1 cup steamed and finely chopped greens 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt 1 T. butter 1 1/2 tsp. salt Boil the potatoes until tender; then peel and place in a large bowl. (Note: We like to leave at least part of the peels on to add a little flavor and texture.)
- [Basic Tomato Sauce](https://jollytomato.com/recipes/basic-tomato-sauce/) - 3 to 4 pounds fresh-picked tomatoes 2 T olive oil Small handful fresh basil leaves 1 tsp. fresh oregano leaves (or 1/2 tsp. dried) 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. sugar Dash pepper Wash, trim, and quarter the tomatoes (if they are cherry tomatoes, cut them in half). In a large saucepot, heat the olive oil
- [Epic Roasted Pepper Salsa](https://jollytomato.com/recipes/epic-roasted-pepper-salsa/) - 6 to 8 medium-sized peppers, mixed varieties (we used jalapenos, pasilla, and Anaheim chiles) 1 small yellow onion, peeled and quarered 2 medium tomatoes, cored and quartered 1 large handful fresh cilantro Juice of two limes Salt and pepper to taste Roast peppers until skin is blackened on all sides. Wearing gloves to protect your
- [Italian Sausage and Peppers](https://jollytomato.com/recipes/italian-sausage-and-peppers/) - 4 large sweet Italian sausages (preferably from your local butcher; don't bother with the cheap grocery store brand) 2 T. olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 2 red bell peppers, diced 3 cups Homemade Tomato Sauce Salt and pepper to taste Heat a grill to medium-high heat and place the sausages on the grill. Grill
- [Homemade Tomato Sauce](https://jollytomato.com/recipes/homemade-tomato-sauce/) - 3 to 4 pounds fresh-picked tomatoes 1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, hand-torn (if available) or else 1/2 tsp. dried basil 2 small sprigs rosemary Pepper to taste Wash and core the tomatoes, cut them loosely into
- [Gluten-Free Burgers](https://jollytomato.com/recipes/gluten-free-burgers/) - 3 slices gluten-free bread 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 T. milk 1 small onion, grated or finely chopped 1 egg Salt and pepper to taste Preheat grill. In a food processor, process the slices of bread to make bread crumbs. Place bread crumbs in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix until thoroughly
- [Gluten-Free Breakfast Pizza](https://jollytomato.com/recipes/gluten-free-breakfast-pizza/) - 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 small handful fresh spinach 4 eggs 2 T milk 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1 gluten-free pizza crust (We used Udi's) 3 ounces grated cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a small frying pan, heat the olive oil, then add the spinach and saute over
- [Chickpea-Carrot Hummus](https://jollytomato.com/recipes/chickpea-carrot-hummus/) - 1 can chickpeas, drained, with 1/4 cup liquid reserved 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice 3 T. tahini (sesame paste) 1 carrot, peeled and cooked 4 slices gluten-free whole grain bread Optional: Extra-virgin olive oil, paprika Place chickpeas, reserved liquid, lemon juice, tahini, and carrot in a food processor, process until smooth. Spoon hummus into a
- [Mr. Happypie Recipe](https://jollytomato.com/recipes/mr-happypie-recipe/) - For the crust: 2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 9 crackers) 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar, add melted butter and stir until combined. Press into a 9- to 10-inch pie pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Let cool. For the
- [Summer Breakfast Lasagna](https://jollytomato.com/recipes/summer-breakfast-lasagna/) - 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/3 cup confectioner's (powdered) sugar 1 T. milk 1 cup peach jam 1 pint fresh raspberries 4 large crepes, prepared according to your favorite recipe. We used the Basic Crepes recipe from Better Homes and Gardens. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a round oven-proof casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- [Purple Turkey](https://jollytomato.com/recipes/purple-turkey/) - Prepare the brine: 1 gallon water 3/4 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 1/2 cup grape juice In a large pot, bring the water, salt, sugar, peppercorns, and grape juice to a boil, so that the salt and sugar dissolve. Remove the pot from heat and let the mixture cool.
- [Massive Chocolate Cake](https://jollytomato.com/recipes/massive-chocolate-cake/) - 4 cups flour 4 cups sugar 8 T. cocoa powder 2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 lb. margarine 1 cup shortening 2 cups water 1 cup buttermilk 4 eggs, slightly beaten 2 tsp. vanilla Preheat oven to 400 degrees, and grease and flour sheet pan (12"x18" or 2 9"x13" pans). In a large bowl, mix together
- [Auntie E's Muesli](https://jollytomato.com/recipes/auntie-es-muesli/) - 2 cups organic oats 1 cup rye flakes (you can use rye seeds and grind slightly in coffee grinder) 1 cup of any or all of the following: sliced almonds, chopped dried apricots, dried blueberries or cherries, pepitas, sunflower seeds, raisins, sesame seeds* 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp pure cinnamon Stir
- [Granola](https://jollytomato.com/recipes/granola/) - 1/2 pound of rolled oats 2 cups wheat germ 1 cup raw unsalted almonds 1 cup raw unsalted cashews 1 cup sunflower seeds 1 cup honey 2/3 cup water 1 tsp. vanilla 2/3 cup vegetable oil Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine dry ingredients. In separate bowl combine honey, water, vanilla, and oil. Pour over
- [German Purple Cabbage](https://jollytomato.com/recipes/german-purple-cabbage/) - 1 medium purple cabbage, shredded 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup white vinegar 1 cup water Salt to taste 1/4 tsp. pepper 4 slices bacon, cut in small pieces Place all ingredients in a large pot. Cook covered for about one hour. Remove cooked cabbage with slotted spoon and serve. Note: Tastes great with German
- [French Toast (with Ham and Cheese Variation)](https://jollytomato.com/recipes/french-toast-with-ham-and-cheese-variation/) - Basic French Toast 3 eggs 3/4 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 8 thick slices of white, wheat, or challah bread 1 tablespoon vegetable oil In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg; beat until well mixed. Pour half of the oil into a large frying pan and heat the pan
- [Nutella-Dillas](https://jollytomato.com/recipes/nutella-dillas/) - Nutella Peanut Butter Quesadillas (Nutella-Dillas) 2 large whole-grain tortillas 2 tablespoons Nutella 2 tablespoons peanut butter Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Spread the Nutella in a thin layer on one tortilla and spread the peanut butter in a thin layer on the other tortilla. Press the two sides together (filling on the
- [Mom's Pizza Muffins](https://jollytomato.com/recipes/momspizzamuffins/) - 1 cup white flour 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1 T sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. dried basil 1 egg 1cup milk 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup minced sun-dried tomatoes 1/4 cup coarsely chopped olives (or pepperoni, or sausage, or meatballs) 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- [Zucchini Chocolate Cake](https://jollytomato.com/recipes/zucchini-chocolate-cake/) - 2 cups flour 1 tsp. each baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon 1/2 tsp. each nutmeg and salt 1/4 cup cocoa 3 eggs 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup oil 3/4 cup buttermilk 2 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini (3 or 4 medium) 1 tsp. each vanilla and grated orange peel Chocolate or cream cheese frosting (optional)
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- [My kid won't eat anything green](https://jollytomato.com/advice/my-kid-wont-eat-anything-green/) - Help! My kid literally won't touch any food that is green. What can I do to help him diversify his diet? Big sigh. We've heard (and experienced) this one many times before. If your kid won't touch plain pasta if it has even the tiniest speck of chopped parsley on top, we feel your pain.
- [Do my kids need probiotics?](https://jollytomato.com/article/do-my-kids-need-probiotics-2/) - What was virtually unknown just a few years ago is now ubiquitous: Probiotics are on grocery shelves everywhere, and they are touted as a miracle cure for just about any ailment. But what are they really good for? And are they good for kids? Probiotics are essentially living bacteria that are naturally found in the
- [Should my kids take vitamins?](https://jollytomato.com/article/should-my-kids-take-vitamins/) - If you have picky eaters in your house - particularly the kind that are resistant to fruits or vegetables - you're probably wondering if they're getting all of the nutrients they need. Will vitamins help bridge the gap? Here's a little irony for you: If you are the kind of person who pays attention to
- [Ending Dinnertime Battles](https://jollytomato.com/advice/ending-dinnertime-battles/) - Dinnertime always turns into a battle with my kids, who refuse to eat any of the healthy parts of their dinner. How can I make it less of a fight? Ugh - we have been there, more times than we care to admit. So we feel like we're the last ones who should be talking
- [Putting an end to the 'Clean Plate Club'](https://jollytomato.com/advice/putting-an-end-to-the-clean-plate-club/) - My parents and in-laws both insist on pushing my kids to "join the clean-plate club." I don't want to push them to eat more then they want if they are full. How can I nicely ask them to stop? When we were kids, we were constantly reminded to join the "Clean Plate Club." But in
- [Identifying food allergies](https://jollytomato.com/article/identifying-food-allergies/) - Food allergies can range from inconvenient to terrifying, and they appear to be on the rise. While some experts say that food allergies have been massively over-diagnosed as of late, most parents would rather err on the side of vigilance when it comes to their kids and a potentially crippling reaction. So what are food
- [Getting your kids to try new foods](https://jollytomato.com/article/getting-your-kids-to-try-new-foods/) - You had great luck the first few years, making sure your little ones were exposed to just about every food in your repertoire. Now fast forward four or five years, and you suddenly have a bunch of close-minded eaters on your hands who won't even try foods that they once loved. How do you get
- [Avoiding mealtime battles](https://jollytomato.com/article/avoiding-mealtime-battles/) - From the moment your little one took his first messy mouthful of solid food, you've kept close tabs on everything he eats, what he likes, and what he can't stand. But at some point, mealtime shifted from a thrilling new adventure to a battlefield. What can you do to make mealtime less miserable? Experts are
- [Milk: Good or bad?](https://jollytomato.com/article/milk-good-or-bad/) - We're told to give milk to our little ones, and soon they are guzzling it down. Then we're told that milk isn't that good for them, and we find ourselves starting to withhold it. What gives? Is milk on the good list or the bad list? In most cultures, kids drink routinely drink cow's milk.
- [Childhood obesity: Warning signs](https://jollytomato.com/article/childhood-obesity-warning-signs/) - Everyone loves a chubby baby, and there's probably nothing cuter on your toddler than his round protruding tummy. But at a certain point beyond toddlerhood, what you might be appreciating as "good" baby fat has evolved into excessive body fat that could lead to childhood obesity. So how do you tell the difference, and when
- [Top 5 Foods for Kids to Avoid](https://jollytomato.com/article/top-5-foods-for-kids-to-avoid/) - Here at Jolly Tomato, we're all about moderation, having fun, and living it up every now and then. But there are a few foods that are just not worth your time. Read down this list and then back away slowly. Seriously. Don't even start thinking about giving your kids: Soda: What is the point of
- [Top 5 "Power" Foods for Kids](https://jollytomato.com/article/top-5-power-foods-for-kids/) - When you're looking for something to feed your kids, you're probably hoping for that nutritional holy grail of a food: something that they love to eat that's high in protein and fiber, relatively low in sugar, and filled with vitamins. Realistically, you may never find that one perfect food, but there are plenty of "power

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- [springerle cookies](https://jollytomato.com/tag/springerle-cookies/)
- [cheese tea](https://jollytomato.com/tag/cheese-tea/)
- [tea](https://jollytomato.com/tag/tea/)
- [matcha](https://jollytomato.com/tag/matcha/)
- [latte](https://jollytomato.com/tag/latte/)

## Courses

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- [Drinks](https://jollytomato.com/?course=drinks-2)
- [Side Dish](https://jollytomato.com/?course=side-dish)
- [Main Course](https://jollytomato.com/?course=main-course)
- [Appetizer/Main Course](https://jollytomato.com/?course=appetizermain-course)
- [Drink](https://jollytomato.com/?course=drink)
- [Condiment](https://jollytomato.com/?course=condiment)
- [Breakfast](https://jollytomato.com/?course=breakfast)
- [Snack or Dessert](https://jollytomato.com/?course=snack-or-dessert)
- [Diner](https://jollytomato.com/?course=diner)
- [Snack](https://jollytomato.com/?course=snack)
- [Appetizer](https://jollytomato.com/?course=appetizer)
- [Breakfast or Snack](https://jollytomato.com/?course=breakfast-or-snack)
- [Dinner](https://jollytomato.com/?course=dinner)
- [Soup](https://jollytomato.com/?course=soup)
- [Beverage](https://jollytomato.com/?course=beverage)
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