Italian tomato purée is the most acclaimed variety. For the best flavour, buy tomato purée in jars rather than cans or tubes. There is also a ‘double concentrated’ version of purée, that’s thicker and ...

Freezing tomatoes is an easy method for preservation, with limitations on texture after thawing. Tomatoes can be frozen whole, sliced, or pureed, with or without blanching and peeling. Tomatoes can ...

Light a charcoal grill. Once hot and burning evenly, nestle eggplants directly into coals and roast, turning with tongs, until flesh is completely soft and skin chars in spots, about 10 minutes. Or, ...

UC Davis chef Bob Walden presents a cooking demonstration July 15 at the California State Fair and Food Festival — and will repeat the demo this Sunday (July 31). (Alex Fisher-Wagner/UC Davis) Dining ...