Peppers, tomatoes & eggplant- oh, my!

Quick tip: Spattering of hot oil during sauteing occurs when water and oil meet. Drying veggies thoroughly before adding to the pan, reduces spattering significantly.


I notice the grape tomatoes are a little fragile this week, and need to be eaten sooner, than later. Here's a great way to enjoy them:

Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes

A great side dish or light lunch, (with a little feta cheese sprinkled on top), these can be served warm or at room-temperature.

1 or 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
Fresh thyme
Olive oil

Pour enough oil to cover the bottom of a 10- or 12-inch saute or fry pan. Add the washed and dried whole tomatoes. Strip the thyme leaves from the stems and add to the pan. Saute over medium heat, until tomatoes begin to burst, about 5 minutes.

Delicious with grilled meats and corn-on-the-cob. :)