Chef Meg - Video How to Peel & Dice a Tomato

A little tutorial for my sons and others to watch... I learned this years ago but so many are still dicing and chopping the entire tomato, seeds and all.

Bacon Tomato Dip in Bread Bowl

1 box dry Knorr's leek soup mix


1 16 oz container sour cream

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 large tomatoes, chopped

1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
 
Mix all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for a couple hours... but if you can't wait that's okay! You can eat it right away!




When you chop the tomatoes, try to remove some of the seeds so the tomato is not too wet. You can actually dap the tomatoes with a paper towel to dry them a bit.



Serve the dip with chips or veggies. This makes a great dip to bring to any gathering or party. Everyone will love it!



Want a really special dip bowl? Buy a round bread and cut off the top and scoop it out a bit. Put the dip in the bread. It's a great way to serve this dip! You can even rip off pieces of bread and eat it with the dip.

Tomato, Red Pepper, Basil and Feta Dip

Recipe courtesy Woodhaven Farm

3 garlic cloves
1 jar, about 7 to 8 ounces, roasted red peppers, drained
1 cup rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes
¼ cup pepperoncini, stemmed and seeded
1 ½ cups feta cheese, crumbled
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ teaspoon soy sauce
¼ cup olive oil
1 cup fresh basil
1 cup flat leaf parsley

Blend garlic, peppers, tomatoes and pepperoncini in a food processor until finely chopped. Add the cheese, soy sauce and adjust seasoning. Blend until smooth and while the motor is running, gradually add the oil.

Add the basil and parsley and pulse until finely chopped.

Makes about 4 cups. Serve with pita chips, cucumber or radish slices and celery.