Comments on: Semi-Dried Tomatoes

By: Karena

Karena — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:59:42 +0000

I use dried tomatoes to make “fauxmesco” in the winter–throw in a blender with dried peppers, garlic, almonds, bread, parsley/mint/thyme, and lots of olive oil.

Helen, I’ve dried peppers and found that the sweet, thin-skinned varieties such as pequillo and gypsy work much better than the fleshy bell peppers. The flavor is better and the bell peppers never really dry properly.

By: Eric

Eric — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 01:14:25 +0000

Thank you peoples! I’ve never tried to dry peppers in this way, so I’m not sure — worth a shot! Works great with cherry tomatoes — I score a little X on top.

By: stephanie

stephanie — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:24:23 +0000

Another fabulous Breakaway tip. I LOVE sundried tomatoes and I trust you when you say these are better. I can’t wait to try this.

By: Anne

Anne — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:14:16 +0000

Does this work for little cherry tomatoes too? I’ve got baskets fuul of em’ from the garden that I can’t possibly use before they spoil.

By: helen

helen — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:22:00 +0000

Those are beautiful!

I assume you can do the same with peppers?

By: Em

Em — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:32:36 +0000

10 lbs for only a few bucks!? What a bargain!
I’ve never tried semi-dried tomatoes, but I can imagine how good they are. Thanks for the idea!