Tomatoes are among the most versatile ingredients in cooking. In their processed form—such as passata, tomato paste, or ...

2. For the sauce: combine sour cream, tomato paste, flour, salt, spices (black pepper, paprika) and water, mix everything and ...

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2. Put the tomatoes and garlic in the dish. Add enough olive oil to just cover them. Sprinkle with red pepper, peppercorns, kosher salt, and black pepper. 3. Cover with foil and transfer to the oven.

Knowing the difference between tomato purée and paste helps you get the best results in your cooking. Each one has a different intensity, texture, and recommended cooking applications ...

1. Boil the beef with the onion for 2 hours, do not forget to skim off the foam.

Blend the skinned tomatoes in a food processor and sieve to remove the seeds. Heat until the tomato pulp has reduced to a thick paste. Use in pasta sauces, casseroles and soups.

Local author Betty Liu gives you basic techniques in "The Chinese Way," then you can adapt her recipes to suit your pantry.

Keep stirring often to make sure they cook evenly. Add the blended tomato paste, stir and fry for 5 minutes. Add the chicken with its marinade of spices and cook for 6 minutes, stirring so the ...