Cherry Tomato Salsa

In a medium bowl, combine all of the above ingredients except crackers. Let stand at least 15 minutes to let flavors blend. Serve with crackers. May be served as a salsa or as an accompaniment over grilled meat, poultry or fish.

Contributed by: Mary Pio, Vineland, NJ


Jersey Chicken Cacciatore

1 large Jersey Fresh green bell pepper, chopped 1 Jersey Fresh clove of garlic, peeled and minced 3 large Jersey Fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped

1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces 2 TBS olive oil ¼ cup Jersey Fresh basil, chopped 1 cup Jersey Fresh peas hot cooked long grain rice

Heat oil in large non-stick skillet. Saute pepper and garlic for about 5 minutes until just soft. Do not brown. Add chopped tomatoes, chicken, basil and peas. Stir together. Simmer on low-medium heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice. Serves 4.

Contributed by: Cathy M. WIlson, Clifton, NJ


Fried Red Tomatoes with Milk Gravy

5 or 6 large, ripe Jersey Fresh tomatoes ¾ cup flour salt & pepper to taste

¼ cup butter (½ stick) 1/3 cup cooking oil 1 cup milk

Cut tomatoes in slices about ½ to ¾ inches thick. Dredge both sides in ½ cup flour, seasoned with salt and pepper. Heat oil and butter and place tomatoes in frying pan. Cook on one side until very brown. Then carefully turn with spatula to other side to brown. When cooked through, remove all but one piece to a platter and keep warm. Mash remaining tomato in pan and mix in remaining ¼ cup of flour. Add milk slowly and stir over high heat to thicken. Pour milk gravy over tomatoes.

Contributed by: Carrie Spott, Philadelphia, PA