Tomatoes
Idea 1 - Broiled tomatoes - rinse and dry, then cut off the top 1/6th of the tomato so that you get rid of the green part but the top is flat and even. See photo below. With a spoon, gently try to scrape out some of the seeds and inside of the tomato, without damaging the outside. This may be difficult, so just try to get out as much as you can. Then, dump in some bread crumbs, flavored if you have them (if you don't, just add some basil and/or oregano, yummy herbs) and scatter grated cheese (or just chunks of cheese) on top of that. Cook in the oven for a few minutes until cheese has melted.
Idea 2 - tomato salad - slice tomatoes as thin or as thick as you want, put on a plate and drizzle with oil (use very little), sprinkle with vinegar or lemon juice, add a little salt and pepper, and enjoy. This is a quick, filling and nutritious snack.
Idea 3 - pizza bagel (do you know how to make this? This is the best. Mom makes this all the time.) - Slice a tomato and put one or two slices on half a bagel. Sprinkle some dried basil on top. Basil is crucial for this to taste better than dorm food. On top of that, put a thick slice of cheese. You can even sprinkle some more basil on the cheese, it will make it look pretty. Bake in the oven until cheese is all warm and melty.
Idea 4 - tuna melt - this is also really good, but requires having tuna and mayo in the house. Once you have some tuna prepared (just smush a little mayo in the tuna can and crush and mix with a fork), spoon some onto half of a bagel, and put a slice or two of tomato on top. Don't put basil on this, it will taste weird. Cover with a thick slice of cheese and bake in the oven til warm and melty. A good and filling lunch.
Idea 5 - tomato and olive salad - cut up some tomatoes in a bowl and add some olives You can cut up some pickles instead of olives. Eat. This will flavor the tomatoes and make a nice salad.
Miss you! Love, Rachel
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