DRIED TOMATO SPREAD

Tomatoes on bread

Tomatoes in my pasta

I love tomatoes!

I have been thinking about dried tomatoes.

So I simmered some in a little water, till they were nice and juicy again!

Now, what could I do with them that I had never done before?

A spread!

Into the blender with some salt, pepper, a little sugar and vegan "cream." You can get all sorts - mine was made from oats. I put it on medium and left it there for a while.

This is what it turned into:

It is delicious on bread! And I am sure I will find more good ways to eat it!

Do you have any suggestions?

Comments: 31

Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. Nov 9, 2007, 3:53pm EST

I love tomatoes too. I will have to try this.

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Melinda ~choosing happiness~ S. Nov 9, 2007, 3:53pm EST

that is the only food I don't like- tomatoes.

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Janice Mitchell Nov 9, 2007, 3:56pm EST

How creative. I wonder how it would taste mixed in with a little pasta?

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lemzo n Nov 9, 2007, 4:03pm EST

you are good!

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Sue M. Nov 9, 2007, 4:22pm EST

Creative... how does it taste?

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Marianne M. Nov 9, 2007, 4:40pm EST

How about a dip for crackers? Bet that would be tasty. Maybe sprinkle in a little parsley for color. And maybe a little oregano - or not!

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Bob B. Nov 9, 2007, 5:03pm EST

This sounds great Cristina. Thank you.

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Barbara C. Nov 9, 2007, 5:31pm EST

Mix in some chopped raw veggies and put it in a pita!

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Victoria H. Nov 9, 2007, 7:04pm EST

Very neat and creative, Cristina! I'm not big on tomatoes myself so I'm not sure if I'd like this. Would have to try it to know one way or the other. Thanks for posting to "All Photo Essays Here".

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August Lady Nov 9, 2007, 7:58pm EST

I love ketchup, tomato soup, so I know I'm going to love this! How about bringing out the breadsticks...?

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Digital Diva S. Nov 9, 2007, 8:45pm EST

That sounds really delicious!

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Terri H. Nov 9, 2007, 8:59pm EST

that looks hella good!!!!

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Jaye S. Nov 9, 2007, 9:46pm EST

i love tomatoes too!

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☃ Aunt Shanny Nov 9, 2007, 9:49pm EST

Oh man, you can do a LOT with this!

How about some oil and vinegar to make a sauce or vinaigrette?

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Elise F. Nov 9, 2007, 11:27pm EST

This sounds good - and could be a base for a lot of seasonings - did you dry your own tomatoes?

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Glenn T. Nov 10, 2007, 12:06am EST

A good source of lycopene and a rather healthy recipe.

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Cristina S. Nov 10, 2007, 1:31am EST

Hi everyone! Thank you for all the good ideas! I have developed some too - as you will see later...

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JanDistefano.com check out my website Nov 10, 2007, 8:19am EST

I'm half Italian so I know the tomato rules.

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Sherine W. Nov 10, 2007, 10:26am EST

I'm going to have to try this. It sounds wonderful!

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Jan C. Nov 10, 2007, 2:58pm EST

Looks great! I was actually hoping it WAS chocolate. :(

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Madame Donna C. Nov 10, 2007, 4:38pm EST

Looks lovely, Cristina.

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Margaret C. Nov 10, 2007, 5:45pm EST

I would say the same as Janice , over pasta or maybe over some veg too , xx

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Phyllis R. Nov 10, 2007, 9:53pm EST

As some one posted, I was thinking pasta too!

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Cristina S. Nov 11, 2007, 4:57am EST

Thank you all for lots of good ideas! Look forward to hearing if someone tries it out!

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Nan G. Nov 11, 2007, 12:35pm EST

This looks great. I love tomatoes also and I want to plant one this year because they are so expensive here.

I would think this spread would be great on hamburgers instead of mayo or any of the meat subtitute type of sandwiches.

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