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THE PERFECT PASTA

THE PERFECT PASTA

This simple, classic dish will have you saying "Chef's Kiss!" 😘Feel free to make it your own by personalizing this staple with your choice of meat or vegetables. Ingredients:* 3-4 tablespoons olive oil * 1 16 oz Organic Blended Heirloom Tomatoes * ¼ cup chopped onion and/or mushrooms (optional)* 1 small bell pepper (optional) * ½ pound sausage, ground meat or meat substitute (optional) * Chili flakes to taste * Sea salt and pepper to taste * ½ teaspoon of oregano or other favorite seasonings (optional) * Parmesan to tasteTo create: Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in medium skillet...

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Balakian Farms Heirloom Tomato BLT Wrap Recipe

Heirloom Tomato BLT Wrap

Heirloom Tomato BLT Wrap This is easy, tasty and healthy all rolled in one. You can always use turkey bacon instead and add in any additional veggies that you prefer. It makes for the perfect lunch or a quick meal anytime.  Ingredients 3 - 4 slices of bacon  Romain lettuce  Cesar dressing Parmesan cheese  8 oz Organic Blended Heirloom Tomatoes Recommended: Cherokee Purple or Pink Oxheart  2 burrito sized wraps or tortillas   Cook bacon in skillet until crisp. Drain all but 1/4 of fat from skillet. Pour Organic Blended Heirloom Tomatoes into the skillet and cook until reduced. In a large bowl, toss chopped romain lettuce, Cesar...

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Balakian Farms Heirloom Tomato Doughnuts Recipe

Heirloom Tomato Doughnuts

Heirloom Tomato Doughnuts Most of us would never think to combine a favorite morning dessert with heirloom tomatoes...but we did! Try this sweet twist on America's favorite pastry.  Ingredients Olive oil or avocado oil for frying  2 cups all purpose flour 3 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 8 oz Organic Blended Heirloom Tomatoes Recommended: Yellow Roman Candle 1 tsp salt 5 tbsp butter 3/4 cups milk Powdered sugar for rolling Toppings Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add milk and Organic Blended Tomatoes to mixture. Mix until ingredients are combined. Transfer dough onto a floured flat surface. Knead dough into a ball and add flour...

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Balakian Farms Breakfast Pizza Recipe

Breakfast Pizza

Breakfast Pizza Pizza for breakfast?? We'll take 2 slices, please! Try this twist on pizza with both a breakfast list of ingredients and heirloom tomatoes.  Ingredients 3 slices bacon 1 medium onion, sliced sea salt and pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 10 oz Organic Blended Heirloom Tomatoes Recommended: Pink Oxheart, Purple Cherokee or Orange Strawberry 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, chopped 1 11 inch flatbread Recommended: lavash or pizza flatbread  1/2 cup shredded provolone  1/2 cup ricotta 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 eggs Fresh basil leaves, torn Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp and set aside. Keep...

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Organic Blended Heirloom Tomatoes Mousssaka

Moussaka

Moussaka A traditional main dish, with a tomato-rich flavor. Eggplant, tomato and lamb come together to create healthy layers of sweet, savory and salty perfection. Makes for the perfect potluck dish. Ingredients 2 medium sized eggplant 1/2 cup olive oil  1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb lean ground lamb 1 (16 oz.) Organic Blended Heirloom Tomatoes Recommended: Pink Oxheart or Purple Cherokee  1 tbs garlic powder 1 tbs paprika  Sea salt and pepper to taste  2 tbs parsley, chopped  Remove stems from eggplants and cut crosswise into 1/4 - 1/2 inch sections. Brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with...

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Organic Blended Heirloom Tomatoes Ceviche

Aunty Kathy's Ceviche

Aunty Kathy's Ceviche This simple ceviche recipe is both tasty and easy to prepare. Served atop a tostada or your favorite tortilla chips. This dish can double as both an appetizer and main dish. Use the freshest fish for the best taste.  Ingredients 1 pound fresh, skinless white fish, cut into thin 1/2 inch slices 1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice 1 medium onion, chopped 6 Organic Blended Heirloom Tomatoes Recommended: Yellow Roman or Green Zebra 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 3 spicy chilies, choppe Sea salt to taste 1 tsp olive oil 1 small avocado, sliced  Tostadas or tortilla chips In a medium size bowl, combine fish, lime...

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