I was starting to wonder. While my red jelly bean and yellow jelly bean and cherry tomatoes have been prolific…my Goliaths have taken forever to produce. But well worth the wait. This is the ultimate tomato sandwich specimens.
Tomato Sandwhich Nouveau
Ode to the tomato sandwich, those not from here or haven’t been here long, probably turn your nose up or your brow in curiousity. But for me the classic tomato sandwich makes me glow with pride.
Here is my Classic tomato sandwich recipe:
A BIG tomato–you can use Goliaths like mine, or many use Beefsteaks in slices
2 pieces of White bread (I do use white wheat and cheat a little for added nutrition)
Dukes Mayonnaise (Light)–and, yes, it has to be Dukes
Salt & Pepper to taste
One of my summer staples…
Recently, I created a little twist on the above. I call it Tomato Sandwich Nouveau Recipe
1 whole wheat english muffin
1 individual triangle of Laughing Cow Light Cheese
BIG tomato slice
You toast the english muffin, spread the cheese, top with slices of fresh summer tomato and salt and pepper to taste. So creamy, yet so low in calories…about 140 calories for the whole thing!
Try it out with your latest harvest. Anyone else have a favorite tomato sandwich twist?
Happy Gardening
m
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August 3, 2010 at 2:58 pm
peedee
You are so right , A single slice tomato sandwich is food for gods. I remembered tomato biscuits from my childhood and last weekend we had warm biscuits with smart balance ( fax butter) and a single thick slice of tomato. YUM.
August 3, 2010 at 3:04 pm
christineramsey
Thanks for the great comment.
Yes, food of the gods.
Are Virginia people as devoted to Dukes mayo as NC folks?
August 3, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Melissa Blaisdell
Thanks peedee..I am going to use that phrase at my next cocktail party…”A single slice tomato sandwich is food for the gods.”
I dig it!
m
August 3, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Lauren
I’m partial to the grilled tomato, cheddar cheese and basil sandwich myself! The basil and tomato courtesy of Melissa, thanks very much! The jelly bean tomato plants had just been a super treat this year!
August 3, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Melissa Blaisdell
Lauren,
Oh..sounds fab–making me hungry.
I am sure that would also work with fresh mozzarella too…I wish I had a panini press.
m
August 3, 2010 at 9:41 pm
Margaret
I’m from New England so I have not experienced Dukes mayo, but I’m a HUGE tomato sandwhich fan so I think I may need to somehow get a jar of it!! Any ideas? My only substitution on the classic tomato sandwhich is I use country white instead of regular white. The reguluar white bread sticking in my teeth takes away from the heavenly-like experience, so I use the heavier country white for a more sturdy bite!
August 3, 2010 at 10:43 pm
Melissa Blaisdell
Thanks Margaret. Next time I am up in your area, I will come with Dukes in hand…It sounds like Dukes Mayo might warrant its own post.
Never heard of country white…I will have to investigate.
Thanks for the tip.
m
August 3, 2010 at 11:16 pm
Jenn
Hey Melissa – La Farm Bakery makes a nice country white – though not everyday. You’ll have to check their schedule. Interesting post — LOVE tomato sandwiches!!!
August 3, 2010 at 11:23 pm
Melissa Blaisdell
Woot Woot…I will so check them out. Thanks Jenn!
m