Tomato-based sauces are immensely satisfying projects that can be homegrown and homemade from start to finish. The beginnings of my first batch of pizza sauce started with 18 tomato plants we’d ...

Recipes using tomatoes in sauces, salsa and various seasonings add flavor to meals. Many are suitable for canning, as long as they use proportions of ingredients and protocols that control ...

I’m not much for recipes—or at least not for actually following them. While I’m always excited to come across a new one, I’m also usually convinced that a few variations will improve whatever I’m ...

PREPARATION: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Have ready a large bowl of ice water. Plunge whole tomatoes in boiling water until skin starts to peel, 1 minute. Remove with slotted spoon, and place in ...

There’s this romantic idea that a truly great homemade tomato sauce requires hours of gentle simmering to be even remotely noodle-worthy. If you want spaghetti and red sauce on a Wednesday night, well ...