"It's a shame to cook tomatoes with this much flavor. Start with thick
slices. Then add some fresh basil, sea salt, a bit of balsamic vinegar
and olive oil," says Salvaggio.
If you don't want to cook the tomatoes but are sick of salads, gazpacho is a good option.
In addition to variations in color, heirloom tomatoes can feature
stripes or polka dots. Among these are green zebra tomatoes -- green
with yellow vertical stripes. These have a tart, almost slightly sweet
flavor, and do well fried or could be paired with a citrus dish
like lemon chicken.
You're always left with a fair amount of tomato juice and pulp after slicing or chopping -- so, try a tomato water martini -- beats a bloody mary any day.
Seeds are widely available online, so you can try different varietals at market this year in preparation for growing your own next year.
This is part two of our Heirloom tomato coverage. Part one is here.
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