What to do with extra tomatoes before they go bad. Check out these 13 ways to use your fresh tomatoes in recipes, drinks, facials, and more.
Ken and I didn’t do a garden this year, yet, even we have an abundance of tomatoes. Thanks to our far too generous family members. And we are honestly very grateful; however, we had so many all at once that I had to start searching for ideas on how to use them up before they got mushy, gushy, and rotten.
I hate waste, so I got on this pretty quick the other day, and while I was at it I decided to put together a list of uses so we can all save the tomatoes this garden season. As a side note, that slogan might make a cute T-Shirt for a gardener, hmmm…
Anyhow, check out all the different ways you can use up those extra gorgeous red and green fruits of the vine.
And by the way, tomatoes aren’t just for eating.
Enjoy.
What To Do With Extra Tomatoes Before They Go Bad
4 Ways to Share the Garden Harvest Bounty
Share. First and foremost, consider sharing with others. Family, friends neighbors, co-workers, put out a table in your front yard with a sign that says, "free". Check out more ways to share from Grow a Good Life blog.
How to Freeze Tomatoes
Freeze. If you can't share your bundle of red goodness, consider freezing your tomatoes. Follow this step-by-step instruction on how to freeze tomatoes.
How to Make Sun Dried Tomatoes
Sun-dry or dehydrate. While sun drying tomatoes is not recommended for humid climates, it is doable in dryer settings. Optionally you can use this dehydrating method.
Make Sun Dried Cherry Tomatoes in the Oven
Oven-dry. If you really like sun-dried, a third (and super easy) option is making them in the oven.
Classic Bruschetta Recipe (VIDEO)
Bruschetta. If you have fresh basil at the ready, you only need a few more items to make this amazing appetizer. My niece always makes this and there's never any left at our family parties. Tip: add fresh mozzarella if you have it. Sooo good!
Crispy Fried Red Tomatoes or Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried green or red tomatoes. Yes, you can actually fry red tomatoes. There are a few tips and tricks to this. Check it out.
Tomato Soap Recipe: How to Make Homemade Soap With Ripe Tomatoes
Homemade tomato soap. Yep. That's soap, not soup. I told you tomatoes weren't only for eating. Follow this recipe to make Christmas gifts now, for the upcoming holidays.
Homemade Tomato Soup (Fresh Tomatoes) {Easy & Fast}
Tomato soup. Okay, now let's talk soup, tomato soup that is. A wonderful homemade recipe made with fresh tomatoes and an option to add cream.
Homemade Bloody Mary Mix with Fresh Seasonal Tomatoes - Spicy!
Bloody Marys. It's five o'clock somewhere, or maybe it's time for brunch. Either this recipe shows you how to make Bloody Marys from scratch using fresh tomatoes.
Recipe of Tangy Tomato Smoothie for Weight-loss Diet
Tomato Smoothie. For those of us who prefer not to drink alcohol, a tomato smoothie may be just the ticket, dieters included.
Canning Raw Pack Whole Tomatoes -a step by step guide.
Canning or jarring. If you've got lots and lots, and lots of fresh tomatoes, canning or jarring is a grand idea. Being able to benefit from your garden throughout the year? Think about how it will make you smile when you pull a jar off the shelf in January.
Marinara Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes
Homemade Marinara sauce. Who doesn't love spaghetti night? (It was always my favorite growing up.) Put those tomatoes to work with this Marinara sauce recipe from Five Heart Home.
13 Homemade Tomato Face Masks For All Skin Types
Tomato face masks. I haven't tried any of these, but apparently, garden tomatoes are quite beneficial for your skin. Use your excess Pommes d'amour in any one of these DIY facial recipes.
I hope you found at least one way to use up your extra tomatoes. Now, I think we all deserve a T-Shirt.
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