Southern Pickins'. Its thrifty use of whole lemons is unique and gives the pie a lovely combination of sweet, tart and slightly bitter flavors. We live in the country and I get to the market once a week so??? Dozens of greenies waiting and biding their time. I make it every year late in summer since I first viewed it on your website several years ago. Kevin, I made your tomato pie gluten-free and it was awesome. Want to put bacon in next time! It seems like you just need something to help bind it, with just a hint of lemon for tang. I was quickly distracted by the recipe for this pie and Ive been able to think of little else since then. This is called a Basil Chiffonade.. Otherwise, proceed this way: Blend 2 cups (300g) flour with 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and baking soda. Thanks Kevin! Next time Ill be forced to add bacon. Place the unbaked pie crust in a nine-inch deep-dish pie pan. 1- You may try to substitute a simple store bought pie crust for the canned biscuits. Just how to go about doing that, though, is a matter of debate. Bourbon Pecan Pie. In the photo above, shes watching me stir the cheese and mayo together. Im thinking of maybe slicing the tomamtoes and let drain for an hour in a colander wanted to lov thos, but came out REALLY soggy. I do love your blog !! If for some reason the entire pie is not eaten after serving, be sure to wrap and refrigerate what remains for your own safety. :-)). Once the pie crust has been pre-baked, the filling comes together simply by piling in thinly sliced fresh tomatoes that have been drained on paper towels and seasoned. I will have to beg, buy or steal some home grown tomatoes when they are ripe!! Its time for this seasons pie! Didnt even make it to the table, stood right there at the counter and scarfed it up. Shape dough into a round disc and wrap with plastic wrap. Looks delicious, but can anyone advise what biscuits are/suitable substitute for those of us salivating in the U.K. please? As the pie bakes, the top and corner bits crisp while the creamy, cheesy topping somehow manages to melt into the layers of tomatoes. And I cry very easily LOL, This recipe is a keeper. Some will even roast a portion or even all of the sliced tomatoes in the oven to reduce their moisture and intensify their flavor. Then spread it around with a spoon. Only two things that money cant buy and thats true love and homegrown tomatoes. Guy Clark. I love this recipe!! Yummy and super easy! Return crusts into oven for 5 minutes or until base is light golden and dry (can skip, Note 8). Time for our first 2014 Tomato Pie. We had an unusually hot Summer in WI which I thought would be ideal for our tomatoes. Your additions sound delicious need. Sides were fine. I always look forward to your posts and I also follow you on FB. I like the idea of using the low-fat yogurt, or maybe even greek yogurt, to help keep my girlish figure Ohohohohoho~ Kevin I just wanted you to know that I served your pie for supper, it is everything you said it was! Layer the tomato slices, basil, and onion in the prepared pie shell. Ive passed on your website address to two people just this week. This might make a difference to ensure the crust absortbs the juice??? thanks kevin!! It wouldnt be out of place at a potluck next to, say, green bean casserole, or a seven-layer salad. KimH You might want to try the gluten free biscuit mix youll find on this link (not tried it yet, Ill be using it too if my store stocks it). Thanks so much for being so emphatic about us trying this. Save. Using your fingers, push out as many of the watery tomato seeds as you can. Holding true to my store-bought-will-suffice attitude, I make this pie using a good old refrigerator-section, grocery store crust as the base. Looks wonderful! Thank you! Next, grab 7-10 fresh, fragrant basil leaves, and stack them together as pictured above. The best looking thing to come out of my new oven! Gluten-free Bisquick would not cut it.! You will find each of these products in health food stores in the refrigerator section. Keep up the great work. Nice and thick and juicy and ohhhhhh so good. As a back up, could you please share yr pastry recipe for the base ? My mom loved tomato sandwiches with mayo and would of loved this pie. . This looks DELICIOUS. Top with cup of cheddar cheese, cup of Italian cheese, and cup of bacon. I love to read all the comments from your fans and how they change the recipe around, alot of creative people out there!! I am not a big fan of mayonnaise; so, I will probably try a combination of sour cream and cream cheese. Grazie mille, Rosalie. Thanks. Off now to blanch and freeze Swiss Chard and green beans, per Dr. KLJ. Love this recipe ~ wonderful summer favorite with my family. Slide pie onto a cake stand or cake circle. I had to laugh when you said Lily came into the kitchen when she smelled the cheese. I added a bit of crumbled bacon for those who like their meat. Kerry T. Kevin, here is a different take on your tomato pie make it exactly the same, but use thinly sliced green tomatoes instead of ripe. This is a nice Sunday brunch recipe. The bottom came out very soggy. Made 2 of them today. Leave them for about 20 minutes and this dehydrates them, making for less water leakage when cooked, and concentrating the tomato flavor. I take it they are a pre-made kind of dough. It calls for skinned tomatoes to be sliced, and after being mixed with sugar and prepased (prepared) as other pies would normally be. Great idea to use a butter crust and a casserole dish for extra tomatoes and yumminess! Made the tomato pie for supper this week. If youre an overachiever in the kitchen (I am not), it all begins with rolling out a homemade crust. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 and bake until the mayo mixture is puffed and golden brown and the center is no longer wobbly, 30 minutes more. This recipe definitely takes a step in the direction of the pies we enjoy today. Before judging, try it with the mayo, as NOTHING can come close to divine flavor as Dukes mayo in tomato pie! Sprinkle the cornmeal over the bottom of the crust. I have never done that before and I anticipate on a cold Winters evening they will be delicious. Cut the butter into small pieces and drop it into the flour mixture. Yummmmmcant wait to make this pie! (Im not familiar with the dinner rolls Country style dough you mentioned.) Season tomatoes with salt and pepper and drizzle with half of oil mixture. I may need a good recipe for green tomatoes if this keeps up. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until golden, about 15 minutes. Ive never tried the pie cold, or left-over, becausethere are never any leftovers! Thanks for all you do, Kevin. Sprinkle lightly with Parmigiano. Not only that, it was beautiful! I mixed yellow and red tomatoes last yr and it was delicious and pretty! So many good reviews, it must be something special. Thank you for posting it. I love your site and didnt realize you are the chef as well as gardener..I am impressed and cant wait to try the garlic soup recipe too!! Slice tomatoes into -inch-thick slices. Also known as Ohio lemon pie, this Shaker lemon pie is a Midwestern favorite. I have a gluten-intolerant friend and she always gets left out of yummy stuff. A quick sidebar: remember the green tomato pie recipe we began with back in the 1800s? Gloria I have a bumper crop of tomatillos this year Im thinking about playing around with a version of your recipe using tomatillos and cilantro . Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Katherine Sacks, The Summer Snack That Beats Avocado Toast. Awesome Tomato Pie! Will totally make variations of this and add some peppers, other veggies, and probably some chicken for the hubs who cant do meatless more than once a week. The variation of yogurt sounds good but Id blend it with some mayo. The tomato pie in this report is obviously a sweet pie. Perhaps Ive not looked in the right place but I havent seen store bought biscuits here in Sydney Australia. Thank you again and keep going! You Can Find Everything You Need for These Wings in Your Fridge Door. The sugar is a bit odd by modern standards, but this recipe doesnt read like it is a sweet pie. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. DBA Destination BBQ. Everyone seems to rave about this but my initial thought is does biscuit crust actually get crispy or does it stay soggy with the tomato juices?? Thank you! Kevin, I have made this recipe every tomato season since you first posted it. It was yummy. can I make this as a crustless egg-white quiche? Making this mayo-less tomato pie is quick and easy. Im definitely making this easy recipe tomorrow after work! Im on a no fat diet but this sounds so good. BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | August 11, 2012 299 Comments. I love your narratives! This is better than I ever imagined. Id like to give you a hug! Keep em coming Continue layering until ingredients are gone except for 1/2 cup of cheese. The version I love, what with its mayonnaise and shredded cheese, has a certain 1950s feel. My tomatoes had a rough summer with the drought here in California. Morgan I can tell you the pie is utterly delicious with Brandywines, including Cherokee Purple. And thank you for the GF tip! I tried your tomato pie last night and everybody loved it. Add mayonnaise, bacon, and cheddar to a medium bowl and mix well. The first tomato that ripened in our garden last week I ate, but the second and third tomatoesa gnarly orange Kentucky beefsteak and a rounder, redder Mortgage LifterI baked into a pie. Im going to try this with a polenta crust instead. Now I will try the tomato pie! I wouldnt change a thing (though I did use light mayo)! I also added dill ( I use dill in everything) and it was wonderful. Ive made it many times to rave review. I enjoy your postings. So easy and its pretty elegant, too, dont you think? Im going to try this with my Silver Queens. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth. My daughter loved it and the hubby. Its a favorite! lol I dont care for the store bought biscuits in the first place, but I really dont care for biscuits in the pie either. Meant to say recipe, meaning the tomato pie one. This is as enticing as my great-aunt Weahs Macaroni Pie! Stir in 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk until the dough holds together. This is so different from other tomato pies Ive seen. Anyway will definitely give the bottlely thing my best shot. Sprinkle cup mozzarella cheese on the bottom and bake for 10 minutes until lightly browned. Then, add salt and let them sit before cooking. Oh Kevin, this looks so good! Step 5. Love this site, you are an inspiration!! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful recipe. my husband made the biscuit dough because hes like that. I used Jersey tomatoes. I have been making this recipe for tomato pie for several years since I first saw it on your website. Instead of biscuits the recipe calls for a pie crust. I really want to try a hearty no cheese version. I made your Vegetable Tian the other night and love, love, loved it! Oops! Make the filling: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. It appears in the August 12, 1949, edition of The Alexander City Outlook, a paper from Alabama. Anyone else have trouble with the pie coming out too wet from particularly juicy tomatoes? Of course, theres the slicing, the draining, the seasoning, the flipping, the seasoning, the draining. Also thinking that whisking ricotta would be a nice alternative too. BTW thanks for having Lilly in the filming. Kevin, you also got rave reviews from my friend! Pat the tomato slices dry, once again, then place 1/3 of the tomatoes in the bottom of the pie crust, overlapping them slightly to fit. Bake 20 minutes, remove, then use paper overhang to carefully remove pie weights. With mixer running, gradually add butter 2-3 pieces at a time, beating at low speed until butter breaks into pea-size pieces. Thanks so much, Kevin, you are my go- to cook! I agree that you should post it EVERY summer, lest someone new would not know about. Let dough rest for 10 minutes, then knead once more on low speed for 10 minutes. Not something Im familiar with over here! Use a paper towel to pat-dry the tomatoes and make sure most of the excess juice is out, but do not squeeze or squish the tomatoes. Of all the tomato pies Ive enjoyed making over the years, our Old-Fashioned Tomato Pie is second to none. Thank you Kevin. It was wonderful. Mayos taste different depending on brands and I was wondering what brand of mayo you buy? Later culinary mile-markers on her path included formal culinary training and a stint in the kitchen of Danny Meyer-owned Union Square Caf in New York. I found what may well be the first published recipe for a true Southern tomato pie recipe. Ironically, this syndicated column from Illinois may be the first published recipe for the Southern tomato pie we love today. Definitely going to try this. Can this pie be frozen? Your web is the most interesting Ive found IIf possible I would love to hear from you. Brunch Entres. Made this pie last weekend for company.what a huge success!!! Ease the ready-rolled pastry into the prepared pie dish and trim the edges around the top of the pie dish. I made this last yr and it is yummy delish! Sheila So glad you liked the pie. Line the crust with parchment paper and fill it with dried beans or pie weights. is it possible to find all these true gems? I like to rough chop the tomatoes and then let them drain to reduce the liquid content. Thanks for the great recipes and garden inspirations! Well make it again! Is there any other substitute for the mayo besides yogurt? Trim the edges so the crust hangs over the pie pan by1/2-inch. I want to make for a club luncheon soon acutally this meeting is supposed to be untried recipes but I am cheating and trying it for just for us ASAP Thank you Kevin! Yr tomato pie sounds delicious. Thanks for all your great recipes! Im making another one this weekend. Assemble and bake the pie: Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees and position a rack in the middle of the oven. And Im pretty sure I can, but could I substitute the tomatoes with cherry types? Will make it again soon, probably Friday, this time with lite mayo and Cabots lower fat cheddar. The crust disintegrated as the pie baked, and what a mess when I tried to cut a slice. Hi Pam Soooo glad you tried the pie, and that you tried buttermilk biscuit dough from scratch for the crust. Also thanks for reposting this. Thank you again. This has become our summertime comfort food favorite. Cut the heirloom tomatoes into roughly 1cm-thick slices (or halve any very small ones) and remove . Press the biscuits against the bottom and sides of the prepared pie plate to form a crust. I want to give Lily smooches! Its just my favorite comfort dish! Keep up the good work. Like many of you, I made a change or two when making this. Made the tomato pie and it was delicious. This sounds amazing. Dont want to lose any of the juiciness Will definitely make this again! Slice and Coat: Slice the tomatoes to about 1/4-inch in thickness and arrange them in a single layer on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Have a happy 2020 for you and Mr Fox, including your 4 legged fur babies, but especially a healthy one !!! This simple southern tomato pie recipe does not even require a pie crust. But I have a wonderful abundance of heirloom tomatoes in my garden (lucky me!). Im assuming you should store left-overs in the fridge, that is, if there are any left-overs to store. I was faced with pills bury crescent rolls. Lot of Cabot smooth sharp and serious sharp cheddar cheese. I was enlightened by the info ! Why, only the most delicious thing on earth Classic Tomato Pie. Pour the ricotta and egg mixture into a greased pie pan, and sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese. Thank you my Great Culinary Guru !!! Tomato Pie recipe featured in Charleston Magazine - Charleston, SC. In fact, Lone Star Barbecue in Santee, SC, is famous for its crust-free rendition which uses day-old sandwich bread as its unusual base. Thank you. Add your diced shallots and cook for 7-8 minutes until softened. . Apryl It should taste even better than it smells! Cool at least 20 to 30 minutes or longer. I made this Tomato Pie over the weekend and it turned out great. Always a hit! Love your site! Elsewhere, a close relativethe same thing, basically, but with a biscuit crust rather than a pie crusthas enjoyed a quiet cachet among some high-literary food folk, tracing a lineage from James Beard to Laurie Colwin to Ruth Reichl to Sadie Stein, who wrote that even at its best, tomato pie is a pretty revolting concoction. Of course this is incorrect, and she went on to concede that when well prepared, it can be satisfying in a particularly Southern register. It must be noted that Stein was using canned tomatoes. Pesto can be used as you wish, some like a little, some like more. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. I became a fond fan last year and discovered this tomato pie recipe of yours. South Philly has its own version which is a thick, focaccia-like crust covered in tomato sauce. Knead on low speed just until dough comes together, about 3 minutes. Cut in 1/3 cup (75g) butter until its the size of peas. This tomato pie sounds easy and delicious. I love the fact that it doesnt have a lot of ingredients and easy, easy to make. Bring the juices to a boil over medium heat and cook until thick, viscous, glossy, and reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 8 minutes. 82 Queen. When I add the basil I also sprinkle on some grated Parmesan Cheese then continue with the mayo/sharp cheddar topping. Lemon lovers won't be able to stop at a single piece. What kind of biscuits do you use? What variety? I love tomato pie. Easiest Southern Tomato Pie (No Pie Crust) Prep Time: 15 minutes. Ill make one w/ my own brandywines later in the season. Bake for about an hour or until custard is just set; remove from oven. But Sharon (comment #122) tried a cold slice, and thought it was delicious indeed. I can tolerate eggs, butter,and milk for cooking only, if this helps. Making this tonight. LOL I had a tube of crescent rolls, so I used that for the crust, brushed with a little EVOO, sliced the tomaotes, added a little chopped onion, my fresh from the plant Basil and some dried Mexican oregano from my plants, some garlic (which you forgot, you bad boy!! Stupid easy taste of heaven. In this case, however, the recipe is also for a sweet pie. I will definitely be making it, and fortunately, I have home grown tomatoes from my own garden. Either way, while this is the first tomato pie recipe I could find using ripe tomatoes, this is clearly not the tomato pie recipe of modern times. Many thanks! Also used Miracle Whip in leiu of mayo. I WILL BE making the Classic Tomato Pie. great and good recipe you have shared. you DO know how to start my Sunday morning! p.s. Layer of the tomato slices, of the cheese mixture, and of the basil. Found your easy perfect Tomato Pie Recipe and said, Bingo! Since I was doing roasted chicken, my garden green beans with onions, peppers and ham hock, the addition of the red tomatoes was a perfect companion. Question please -at some time in the future will you share some of your recipe magic using green tomatoes? Our local news has a master gardener on Mon. I used a mix of light mayo and fat-free Greek yogurt, with. Tomatoes and fresh basil together, oh yum ! Preheat the oven to 325F. "After the initial cooking of the sauce we added a bit of cooked chicken and Italian sausage and served with bowtie pasta. My brandywines are almost ready! Or are we talking crackers? In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the yeast with the warm water. Scatter the basil over the tomatoes. My dogs come running as soon as they hear me opening the plastic cheese package! . I usually use Miracle Whip or more recently Safflower Organic Mayonnaise. Its too mushy. If I had it, I would have added some cooked bacon crumbles, but alas, there was none in my fridge! Used the large Grands biscuits and tge crust reminded me of puzza. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. About Us. Cant wait to make this week either She said this was heat-related. Add butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal, about 10 seconds. Hi to Lily the cheese loving beagle = ). Kevin, This is one of my favorite recipes. A good song to help w/ the waiting. Its best to get as much of that liquid out as possible before adding them to your pie shell. Am glad I get updates from your site. Then layer the tomato slices over the crust, and give them a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Southern Tomato Pie | 82 Queen. If you havent tried them, you must. Layer pre-baked pie shell with onions, tomatoes, basil: Spread the chopped onion over the bottom of your pre-baked pie crust shell. This year doesnt seem to be prime slicing tomato season for me [may have to go buy some from the farmers market. Pulse the mixture until it forms very tiny bits. Slowly add ice water, pulsing the mixture for no longer than 30 seconds, just until it begins to form a ball. Ive used their GF flour to make the recipe on the site for pizza dough and its excellent! Thanks for this recipe. Place jalapeno rings over the pie. I made this. For my oven, I baked it for 35 minutes and broiled it until the cheese was browned. 1. "This recipe is fantastic and worth the extra work," says gz1gz2. Will grab up some extra tomatoes at the Farmers Market on Wed , a stop at the grocery store for the can biscuits and get this baby made. Arrange tomatoes in pie shell, layering until slightly higher than pie shell. Wondering if the recipe can be doubled and made in a 9X13 pan? I do hope Llily got a crumb or two of the cheese topping! But maybe it was a result of tomatoes that dilly-dally in the green stage? haha.may have to sneak in a bit of BACON, thohahabaked BLT! I use Veganaise a non-dairy, non-egg based product which is simply delicious. Ive been making is since you first posted the recipe two years ago, and its one of my all-time favorite summer dishes! Add yolks and mix until incorporated. It is DELICIOUS! Thanks so much. Next time I will bake the bottom of the crust and then add the sides of the crust before adding the tomatoes and the rest. Arrange the tomato slices in a single layer on top of the egg cheese mixture and bake for 45 minutes. Add in roasted tomatoes when cooked, mash tomato chunks until no large pieces of tomato is left. Making a tomato pie is a labor of love. Of course you can add things to it and make it again later in the week and its a different meal. In a small pan, saut shallots and garlic in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until tender, about 3 minutes. Ive used your recipes the most from anything Ive found on the web. Everyone raved about it and asked for the recipe. I finally had the chance to make it tonight and it was even better than I imagined. to Die for Thank you and LOVE, Hi Kevin Im new to your web site . So along you came and answered my concern. There are masses of ripe tomatoes in my garden, so Ill be making this very soon!! Thanks! He even had what was left over later that night. Kevin: Can I freeze this. In a single layer, lay the tomato slices on top of the paper towels. Made this last night for dinner with some kale soup soooo deelish!!! Corropolese. It is a savory tomato pie, at least. You can make this picnic-perfection in no time at all: Note: Ive written about Classic Tomato Pie before, first in 2010 and then in 2011. tomatoes, basil, Cheddar cheese, biscuit crust, A 7.5 ounce package of store-bought biscuits, 2 large, perfectly ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick, Kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper, 7 - 10 large basil leaves, cut into thin strips, 1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese. Thanks, Thank you. Thanks for another way to use our garden! Kevin, this is such a magnificent recipe. I wanted something simple and tasty to highlight our glorious tomatoes, Grimes says, although finding the right recipe took a bit of tinkering. Yikes! A biscuit crustsummer-fresh tomatoesfragrant basil and a mayo-and-cheese toppingthis pie is totally awesome, dude. 2. This tomato pie is fantastic! Ive never tried this pie before but your pictures and easy directions really got my attention. For the crust:Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. DECADENT!!! Whisk together the Duke's mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, basil, and pepper in a small bowl. Add additional paper towels, such as a double layer of paper towels, and then "press" each one down. I think some mentioned the horrible words GF Bisquick. Blind bake for about 20 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Seven years Ive been making this tomato pie. Layer tomato slices, onion, and basil into the pie shell. Ive never heard of tomato pie before, but Im sure glad I know about it now. Gently transfer dough into a 9-inch springform pan lightly coated with cooking spray, pressing dough into corners and up the sides of pan, draping dough over edges and pressing lightly to adhere. I have made this several times since I first read this recipe here, maybe three years ago. Do I think you should go ahead and make the from-scratch dough the recipe calls for? ***I DO LOVE THE PICTURES AND CAN SEE THEM ONLINE BUT FOR MY RECIPE BOX I WANT TO PRINT JUST RECIPES. Thanks for posting the recipe!! Tomorrow I will make the spinach and cheese strata. Does that help? Put the parsley, basil, garlic, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until finely minced. I love tomatoes, so this was a no- brainer for me! Layer half of the tomatoes in the crust and sprinkle with salt and pepper. To revisit this recipe, visit My Account, thenView saved recipes. LOL! Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a few layers of paper towels. I made this again at my sister-laws on Maine, came out great. Add one egg and pulse until a dough forms. Line the dough with aluminum foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Have a Toaster Oven? Create a layer of tomato slices in the bottom of pie shell. Because of the use of fresh ripe tomatoes, Southern tomato pies can be runny. Many thanks Kevin. Then You Need an Eighth-Sheet Pan, This New Pati Jinich Meal Plan Makes the Most of Leftovers. Or book now at one of our other 4814 great restaurants in Charleston. Just one question does the crust get soggy from the tomatoes? I drove by a stand a few days ago and saw some very large, red tomatoes looking back at me your pie sprang to mind. Directions. But lots of readers have told me they amended the recipe with bacon, and loved it. I find if I put the pan with just the crust in it into the oven for about 3 to 5 minutes, then add the rest of the goodies, the crust does not get soggy. AND saw that someone mentioned you have bben publishing for over 2 years From there, a new Magic City tradition was born, with Grimes offering both 4-inch individual and 9-inch family-size pies every Tomato Pie Tuesday.. It is absolutely wonderful and quick! Thank you!! Arrange 1/2 of the tomato slices in the baked pie crust. Ive commented on this recipe a couple of times, and yes, it is still an all time family favorite. AND this was with low/fat mayo and cheese will do the real deal for the girls, of course- but had to us what I had. Kevin, you are truly such an inspiration to us all. Remove the pie from the ovenand wrap just the edges of the crust with foil. Kevin- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Also love the way you acknwledge everyones comments such a southern gentlemans thing to do (even if you are not from there LOL! Kevin, it looks so delicious but do you think it would work with the following substitutions? I did salt and drain my tomatoes for 30 minutes as my daughter said hers came out watery. We are so fortunate that tomatoes love the South, and our heat and humidity, Grimes says. Since I have an over abundance of tomatoes from my garden, I think this will be a summertime favorite Every year! KimH My partner is gluten-intolerant. Love your site. Tasso-Crusted Pimento Cheese, Bacon-Bourbon Rillette, Barbeque-Bacon Deviled Eggs, Toasted Pita, Creole Mustard, "Bread & Butter" Pickled Vegetables. Place the tomatoes in a clean colander/strainer in the sink in 1 layer. I AM WAITING FOR SOME RIPE TOMATOES FROM MY GARDEN AND WILL BE TRYING THIS LOVELY DISH SOON. I forgot that the packaged grated cheddar cheese has some kind of coating that prevents it from melting. I will have the rest for breakfast in a couple hours. I make buttermilk biscuits from scratch. And by the way, I hope you will use only perfectly ripe, in season tomatoes for this pie. Im curious whether or not you think the tarts brise crust would work for this pie, or if it wouldnt be able to absorb as much juice. I have eaten it hot and cold and for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Whoever told me having a CSA and 8 tomato plants (by whoever I mean me) is INSANE! As Im on the sunny'(ha!) It without a doubt was better rewarmed. Sprinkle with salt and let stand 10 minutes to draw out moisture.