With such great tomatoes available right now– how about a Southern Classic
Tomato Pie
4 tomatoes, peeled and sliced
10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 (9-inch) prebaked deep dish pie shell
1 cup grated mozzarella
1 cup grated cheddar
1 cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the tomatoes in a colander in the sink in 1 layer. Sprinkle with salt and allow to drain for 10 minutes.
Layer the tomato slices, basil, and onion in pie shell. Season with salt and pepper. Combine the grated cheeses and mayonnaise together. Spread mixture on top of the tomatoes and bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
To serve, cut into slices and serve warm.
Also, with this beautiful weather, let’s not forget that grill
Beer Can Chicken
1 can, good quality, beer
1 to 2 pounds roaster chicken
Salt
Pepper
Garlic powder
Molasses BBQ sauce, recipe follows
Rinse chicken thoroughly. Season inside and outside with salt, pepper, and garlic. Using can opener, open beer can. Place chicken upright on can, so can is inside chicken cavity. Place on a roasting pan and roast in a preheated 350 oven for 50 to 60 minutes or internal temperature of 150 degrees F. Glaze with BBQ sauce and finish cooking on grill.
Beer and Molasses BBQ Glaze:
1 1/4 quarts chili sauce
1 1/2 pints molasses
1 1/2 pints light beer
8 tablespoons Dijon mustard
8 tablespoon chili powder
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons crystal hot Louisiana sauce
5 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/3 tablespoons liquid smoke
Combine all ingredients in sauce pot and simmer until reduced by 1/3 of the original volume. Cool completely and pack for transport.
Yield: 2 quarts