Seeded Tomatoes

Can you tell me the correct way to seed a tomato? I've been told to cut the tip off and squeeze the tomato…and all the seeds will come out. I've tried that, and all I was left with was the outside peel. All the good stuff was gone! —M.D., Ballston Spa, New York

To seed a tomato, cut it in half and gently squeeze each tomato half. It sounds like you either applied too much pressure when you were squeezing or the tomatoes were a bit overripe. Seeding a tomato this way not only removes the seeds, but also eliminates some of the juice that can make a dish too watery. If you don't want to lose as much juice, try using a small spoon to scoop out the seeds.

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Pesto Recipes: Pesto, Goat Cheese, and Sun-dried Tomatoes Quiche

Pesto, Goat Cheese, and Sun-dried Tomatoes Quiche

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 222
Calories from Fat: 145

% Daily Value * Total Fat 16.1g 25 % Saturated Fat 5.3g 26 % Cholesterol 90mg 30 % Sodium 283mg 11 % Potassium 135mg 4 % Total Carbohydrates 13.1g 4 % Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5 % Protein 6.6g 13 % ** Sugars 0.3g Vitamin A 6 % Vitamin C 6 % Calcium 12 % Iron 14 % ** Thiamin 12 % Niacin 16 % Vitamin B6 4 % Magnesium 5 % Folate 17 % * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Main Dish Salad: Pesto Tuna Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Jul 13, 2011 I was very excited to try this recipe when I first saw it, but I found the tuna a bit strange with the rest of the ingredients. In my opinion, I think chicken would be much better in this recipe and I will definitely try this again with chicken instead of tuna. Don't get me wrong, I love tuna salad. I eat it as a sandwich at least once a week and, obviously, there are reviewer whom really like this with tuna. I, unfortunately, am not one of them.

—PamMar 

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Cutting Up Canned Tomatoes

If your recipe calls for a can of chopped tomatoes and you have a can of whole tomatoes, insert a knife into the opened can several times to cut the tomatoes. It’s much easier than using the food processor or cutting each tomato with a knife on a cutting board. —Sherry G., York, Nebraska

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