All I can say is YUM! Thank you so much for sharing, IS THERE A WAY TO JUST PRINT RECIPES OFF OF THIS SITE WITHOUT PICTURES. This makes a thick sauce. Ill let you know if he learns anything. He notes in his recipe which usesmayonnaise that his friend uses yogurt instead. I thought I was onto something when I spotted The Church Point News had published a recipe in June 1949 for Tomato Onion Pie.. Also my tomatoes (I used a combo of firm yellow, beefsteaks and plums, yummm!) I usually use Miracle Whip or more recently Safflower Organic Mayonnaise. Sweet heirlooms will play well off the slightly tangy Dukes mayonnaiseanother southern classic, which you should be using if youre lucky enough to live somewhere its available. We had an unusually hot Summer in WI which I thought would be ideal for our tomatoes. Dozens of greenies waiting and biding their time. Alas, Ive never attempted a slab pie version of this recipe. Cannot remember the last good tomato I was able to find, the recipe sounds divine. Made this last night for dinner with some kale soup soooo deelish!!! Claimed. Stupid easy taste of heaven. I made this so many times last summer!! Layer tomato slices on top, overlapping if necessary. In addition, you can use a soy based yogurt which contains no milk products. Use a paper towel to pat-dry the tomatoes and make sure most of the excess juice is out, but do not squeeze or squish the tomatoes. My husband ate 3 pieces and keeps suggesting that I make it again. If I had it, I would have added some cooked bacon crumbles, but alas, there was none in my fridge! Kevin, you are truly such an inspiration to us all. Peeling the tomatoes is not required, but often makes for a better eating experience. the pie. When I add the basil I also sprinkle on some grated Parmesan Cheese then continue with the mayo/sharp cheddar topping. Quintessentially Lowcountry. Oh, Kevin! I always use pie crust for mine, of course sometimes its store bought too!! Blind bake a pie shell, homemade or store-bought, with a 1-inch slit in the bottom for about 5 minutes. Slice tomatoes. I do hope Llily got a crumb or two of the cheese topping! I cannot believe you said to use store bought biscuits for this delectable concoction. And on the plus side, this recipe includes tomato-friendly ingredients like basil, olive oil, and a sure crowd-pleaser, bacon. Complete with over 150 pages of recipes from generations-old family cookbooks and today's top pitmasters. Kevin, thanks for the tip on how to chop the fresh basil. Found your easy perfect Tomato Pie Recipe and said, Bingo! Since I was doing roasted chicken, my garden green beans with onions, peppers and ham hock, the addition of the red tomatoes was a perfect companion. I had enough ingredients to make three layers, ending with cheese and bacon. You will find each of these products in health food stores in the refrigerator section. Biscuits here are generally sweet (cookies) and in your pic it doesnt look as though thats what youre using. Hey Kevin nice to know Im not the only one with a cough cough not very clean oven . David Shields, a historian of southern food and the author of the new book Southern Provisions: The Creation and Revival of a Cuisine, told me that savory tomato pies have roots in the south as . Continue layering until ingredients are gone except for 1/2 cup of cheese. As Im on the sunny'(ha!) Dot over the final layer of tomatoes. Oh My! Didnt bring home a crumb! You can simply immerse them in boiling water for a minute and then in an ice bath and the skins will slip right off. I picked my first 2 ripe tomatoes today, here in Illinois, but I cheated last week and made your recipe with store bought locally grown tomatoes. This is definitely a keeper. Migs. It is wonderful. I had to laugh when you said Lily came into the kitchen when she smelled the cheese. Anyone have any wine pairing suggestions? Hi Pam Soooo glad you tried the pie, and that you tried buttermilk biscuit dough from scratch for the crust. It keeps my pie from getting too runny. 82 Queen is one of my go to brunch spots in Charleston. It without a doubt was better rewarmed. Fresh basil and lots of it was key. Will totally make variations of this and add some peppers, other veggies, and probably some chicken for the hubs who cant do meatless more than once a week. Cant get enough of it. Of all the tomato pies Ive enjoyed making over the years, our Old-Fashioned Tomato Pie is second to none. Mike and I ate it for 2 days and it is gone!!! Our research suggests you consider two options. Thank you so very much for this AND for everything else you send. I made this last night for dinner, and I have to say that I wasnt thrilled with the biscuit crust. Roll into a 15-inch circle. So nice of see pictures of the woofer, the second I saw the word cheese I thought of her. Absolutely, but I cant say that all will be lost if you dont. Use a pastry blender or fork to cut it into the flour mixture until a coarse meal texture is obtained. And deep-frying! Remove the crust from the oven and remove the beans or weights and the parchment. Southern Tomato Pie. Want to put bacon in next time! Lori If you make this pie, I hope youll let me know how it turns out for you. Heres my biscuit recipe. Kevin. Its a definite keeper. If its too hot to even think about turning on your oven, Grimes recently partnered with Birmingham-based healthy meal-delivery service, Nourish, to ship her tomato pies to customers nationwideat least until the good tomatoes run out in September. There are masses of ripe tomatoes in my garden, so Ill be making this very soon!! Either way, while this is the first tomato pie recipe I could find using ripe tomatoes, this is clearly not the tomato pie recipe of modern times. Kevin, I make this pie for every summer party Im invited to (I get requests for it!). My husband will like this pie; he loves tomatoes. But since we are just two, saved leftovers for the next day. Everyone seems to rave about this but my initial thought is does biscuit crust actually get crispy or does it stay soggy with the tomato juices?? Stir the cooked garlic and onions into the mixing bowl. A dinner party where goblets of Pinot Noir are generously poured. were uber juicy. Even though I was out of some of the ingredients, I HAD to make this thing and was in my kitchen at eight oclock tonight, putting it together!! Place the crust in the refrigerator for 1 hour (or in thefreezer for 30 minutes). and folks just love it. Thanks!! This pie is a winner! Thoughts? Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Ok, So maybe you have posted it before, but this time, I swear Im going to make it. Youve got a lovely way with language. Can this tomato pie be frozen and if so, should it be frozen unbaked and when reheating, for how long? Such a great idea. Combine the grated cheeses and mayonnaise or Greek yogurt together. While most tomato pies you will find in gatherings around the South are made with a standard pastry crust, it is possible to make Southern tomato pie without a crust. Using your fingers, push out as many of the watery tomato seeds as you can. Prepare the dish: Reduce oven temperature to 325. Sprinkle with salt and allow them to sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.*. Ive never heard of tomato pie before, but Im sure glad I know about it now. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Crescent rolls can be used as the dough for Tomato Pie. (Not that anything I have EVER tried of yours wasnt exquisiteits just the tomato being warm that Im not sure of.). Thank you! Press the biscuits against the bottom and sides of the prepared pie plate to form a crust. Put down the first layer of spices (refer to ingredients list for list and amounts of spices) Yikes! 2007-2023 Garden & Gun Magazine LLC. Place jalapeno rings over the pie. I did find when I used regular plain yogurt instead of 2 percent the topping came out better and the family is divided on preferring cheddar or gruyere. I find if I put the pan with just the crust in it into the oven for about 3 to 5 minutes, then add the rest of the goodies, the crust does not get soggy. Ive never tried the pie cold, or left-over, becausethere are never any leftovers! Gonna finish it tomorrow morning for breakfast, already planning. Ive added a small amount of sour cream to sit in for the mayo and I like this taste too. (YeaI know. Read reviews and book now. If I can, I think it would be best if I freeze them raw, baking them later. The tomato pie. Top with of the mayonnaise mixture. We loved it LOVED IT! Youll get a similar look to the dish, though more body and not as creamy.. What is a biscuit in Australia and Britain is more like a scone, yeast roll, or bread in America. Im off to the kitchen, thanks! I need an Australian equivalent. Had a piece for dinner and it was delicious. Top with 1/2 of kosher salt, 1/2 of pepper, 1/2 of basil, 1/2 of vinegar, and 1/2 of cheese. Lay tomato slices out onto a paper towel lined baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted. Spread half the spinach mixture on top of that. They all get along just fine in this recipe! Let cool on a wire rack until juices are absorbed into the biscuit crust about 30 minutes. After you slice the tomatoes, remove as many of the watery seeds from the tomatoes as you can. Sides were fine. Had this for dinner last night and this recipe is definitely a keeper! In the printable directions, it says to bake on middle rack but on directions with pictures it says to bake on lower-middle. Dear Kevin This sounds wonderful and would love to make it for a family pot luck. Press into a greased pie plate on the bottom and up sides. Simple, Perfect Onion Ring Batter Recipe (Bessingers Copycat). Add mayonnaise, bacon, and cheddar to a medium bowl and mix well. Thanks! I followed the recipe exactly as written, Dawn wrote. Garden & Gun is a registered trademark. Your web is the most interesting Ive found IIf possible I would love to hear from you. Fry the onion in the olive oil over a gentle heat until it is soft and translucent. Hi Kevin, Thank you my Great Culinary Guru !!! I grew seven different kinds of tomatoes this year to see what was worth my time for next year. What do you feel about baking this pie, and then freezing? Fortunately, our friends at Piggybacks BBQ & Catfish in Lake City agreed to share this easy Southern tomato pie recipe with us. Bake in center of oven for 30 to 40 minutes until golden brown on top. And adding mayonnaise is very interesting and convincing Ill try this recipe for sure. Add enough cold water, 1 tbsp. Layer pre-baked pie shell with onions, tomatoes, basil: Spread the chopped onion over the bottom of your pre-baked pie crust shell. I posted photos of mine on facebook (as well as your original post) and when the comments come pouring in, I will point them to your blog so they can have the recipe too. My fresh basil plants havent faired very well in our Maryland heat this year, so I substituted fresh rosemary and oregano probably not as good as the basil, but REALLY good nonetheless. This might make a difference to ensure the crust absortbs the juice??? Thanks! Kevin, Hi Kevin, I love tomatoes, and your pie looks yummy, but Im lactose intolerant. great and good recipe you have shared. The sweet green tomato pie is the only type of tomato pie recipe that appears in Southern newspaper reports until a recipe using ripe tomatoes appears in the Fayetteville Observer (TN) in late June 1855. This is better than I ever imagined. And I cry very easily LOL, This recipe is a keeper. I wonder if any southern gardeners out there can share their tomato wisdom. Also, your dog Lily is adorable, and thats my dogs name! Add olive oil and water. Sprinkle with salt and let stand 10 minutes to draw out moisture. Can you tell me about them please and maybe I can seek out a suitable substitute. Top with of the mayonnaise mixture. Scatter the basil over the tomatoes. I Pinned it and printed it ! Pour the ricotta and egg mixture into a greased pie pan, and sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese. Im definitely making this easy recipe tomorrow after work! Here are the basic steps: It is always helpful to have a third party cook a recipe. I wouldnt mess wih it at all no onions, no bacon, nothing just as perfect as it is here Have been making it every chance I get! Southern Tomato Pie $12.00. Delish! Prepare the dish:Reduce oven temperature to 325. Well make it again! This looks so good here that I made it for dinner tonight. This does sound terrific! Now, Im not entirely sure what peach kernels meant in 1855, but Id suspect they are referring not to the entire pit, but rather the seed inside the pit. Repeat procedure with remaining tomato slices and oil. Hi want to try this but not sure what you mean by biscuits, do you mean a pastry base or plain digestive type biscuit?? Despite the fact that the cheese did not melt correctly, the flavor was still there. I made your Vegetable Tian the other night and love, love, loved it! You wont believe how the house smells. Yummmm. This looks so amazing and I love how simple it is! Will dinner rolls work? Will make it again soon, probably Friday, this time with lite mayo and Cabots lower fat cheddar. I will go to the farmers market tomorrow morning and see if I can scrounge up a few tomatoes. I have solved this issue by cutting the tomatoes and put them on paper towels to soak up the juices while I am putting the rest of the ingredients together. Kevin -perfect timing. Admittedly I knew Id love it so I made one in my [only] 10 pie dish and another in a glass baking dish for freezing and a quick meal later. So I was wondering if using hot pepper jack instead of sharp cheddar would work? This tomato pie wins over many non-tomato people. Always trying different things I sometimes add a few thin sliced onions and cilantro and have used frozen pie crust ( like the crescent better) but its impossible to improve on the basic recipe. It calls for skinned tomatoes to be sliced, and after being mixed with sugar and prepased (prepared) as other pies would normally be. Its rarely a good idea to leave food unrefrigerated, and that holds true with tomato pie. (Im not familiar with the dinner rolls Country style dough you mentioned.) Thanks! Making a tomato pie is a labor of love. This simple southern tomato pie recipe does not even require a pie crust. Add a layer of onion, then a layer of basil, seasoning each with pepper. Sounds like an idea for the Tomatillo.Kevin, I have a bunch of Tomatillo and was thinking trying to make a pizza sauce recipe with them, do you have a recipe like that I could try>. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful recipe. For the filling, mix sugar, flour, cornstarch, cinnamon and salt. Shame!!! In Birmingham, Grimes honed her skills as an editor and recipe developer before opening Black Sheep Kitchen, where her ready-made entrees like veggie lasagna and chicken piccata offer weeknight reprieve from cooking for young families and fill the coolers of folks heading to Lake Martin or the beaches of 30A. Prep: Preheat the oven to 450F. When I want to feel home I bake this pie. And then I want to make this pie! I love tomato pie. Thanks Kevin! Since I dont keep biscuits in the fridge I used Bisquick biscuit dough for my crust. Tasso-Crusted Pimento Cheese, Bacon-Bourbon Rillette, Barbeque-Bacon Deviled Eggs, Toasted Pita, Creole Mustard, "Bread & Butter" Pickled Vegetables. So glad you liked (loved!) She has been writing and editing lifestyle content for more than a decade. Do you offer guest writers to write content for yourself? Eat it, with a salad (or not), on a screened porch. We are lucky to have any tomatoes at all! Anyone tried it that way and what were the results. mornings and she confirmed what my neighbors and I have been experiencing, healthy looking tomatoes that are just taking forever to ripen. Thanks for the great recipe. Nutrition Facts (per 1/3 pie): 230 calories, 17 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 19 g protein, 10 g fat, 4 g staurated fat, 300 mg cholesterol, 550 mg sodium, 15% daily potassium, 15% daily calcium, 10% daily iron, 6% daily vitamin D. Meal Planning Servings: 1 CHO; 3 PRO; 2 FAT. Summer 2015. So one year, I tried to make this pie with a gluten-free bread and biscuit mix. Ill admit the result was not wonderful. It sounds so very good, but the tomato season is about over in Illinois. We live in the country and I get to the market once a week so??? Nice and thick and juicy and ohhhhhh so good. I became a fond fan last year and discovered this tomato pie recipe of yours. Hi, Kevin I subscribe to Epicurious and they said if you have tomatoes that arent perfectly ripe but want them to taste like they are, then slice them and line them in a colander and sprinkle them generously with salt. (Ill have to send you a photo) And dont they always show up when food is cooking? What variety? Looks like I slaved all day on it! I have a wheat allergy so cant eat the biscuit crust. I made this. Keep up the good work! Love this site, you are an inspiration!! Spread cashew mixture into the pre-baked pie crust. Line the crust with parchment paper and fill it with dried beans or pie weights. Will make this tomorrow. Dinner rolls Country style biscuit dough. Kevin, thanks as always for your great ideas! Morgan I can tell you the pie is utterly delicious with Brandywines, including Cherokee Purple. And thank you for the GF tip! This Tomato Pie isnt what you promised its 100 times better! My daughter loved it and the hubby. Thanks Kevinkeep these easy ones coming! Allow to sit for at least 10 minutes before cutting the pie into 8 slices. BTW thanks for having Lilly in the filming. thanks kevin!! Trim the edges so the crust hangs over the pie pan by1/2-inch. Is this biscuit dough like pastry? We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Then layer the tomato slices over the crust, and give them a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Thanks so much for giving us these wonderful and accessible recipes. Will be making this again and again = ). This works with croissant dough toofrom a can in the refrigerated section. Meanwhile, thinly slice the tomatoes . I love seeing Lily the Beagle and how eager she looks for a taste of whatever your cooking!! Delish! Delicious! I do not drain the tomato slices at all juices are absorbed by the biscuit dough. Transfer the crust to a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan. Love your site. I was out of mayonnaise and only had fruity yogurt on hand, so I used Miracle Whip and it was also quite yummy. It was a bad year with the incredible temps and no rain. I used a mix of light mayo and fat-free Greek yogurt, with. Preheat oven to 350F. So proceed as you wish. I want to give Lily smooches! Thanks for you and all you do not only is everything so great and helpful, its a joy to read! Any other suggestions please? Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Fit the . 82 Queen, Fine Dining Low Country cuisine. Bake the tomato pie at 350 degrees F. for 35-40 minutes, or until browned and bubbly. I am not a big fan of mayonnaise; so, I will probably try a combination of sour cream and cream cheese. Nancie McDermott, the North Carolina-based author of Southern Pies: A Gracious Plenty of Recipes, From Lemon Chess to Chocolate, says shed put the pie in the modern-classic category, surmising that its a product of 20th-century magazine editors that wended its way into the canon: My guess is that it's a creation of Junior League cookbook people and Southern Living magazine readers and women's pages newspaper food editors, coming up with tasty ways to make use of the summer's abundance, she wrote in an e-mail. Elsewhere, a close relativethe same thing, basically, but with a biscuit crust rather than a pie crusthas enjoyed a quiet cachet among some high-literary food folk, tracing a lineage from James Beard to Laurie Colwin to Ruth Reichl to Sadie Stein, who wrote that even at its best, tomato pie is a pretty revolting concoction. Of course this is incorrect, and she went on to concede that when well prepared, it can be satisfying in a particularly Southern register. It must be noted that Stein was using canned tomatoes. So I went middle of the road and used half mayo and half Greek yogurt. I made the tomato tart a week ago, using the pate brise crust. I think we, in Australia, dont have the same biscuits/ crackers that you do. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper and drizzle with half of oil mixture. I will try this as soon as I can!! It is DELICIOUS! It is a savory tomato pie, at least. Do you plant some hybrids as backup to heirlooms? You find tomato pie throughout the Carolinas, especially the flat coastal areas of the low countrylike at Charlestons Dixie Supply Bakery & Cafe, or Kings Farm Market, on South Carolinas Edisto Island. The longer those juicy tomatoes sit in the crust, the less crisp it will be. This pie is fabulous and so easy. Southern cooks agree that tomatoes should be made into pie. Last year and a couple of weeks ago for out of town company. Many thanks Kevin. (Well, I hope youll let me know how the luncheon goes.). Add butter, remove from heat, and let stand until slightly cooled. For the reader who cant have yogurt or the topping from Kevins recipeif you are able to eat eggs why not blend up some eggs in your blender with a pinch of Sel de Gris (or Kosher Salt) and a dash of water, stir in the cheese and pour over the top. This is my first year without a garden so I have to pick my tomatoes from the local farmers market. . Thanks for sharing recipe. I Made this tomato pie last night and MY GOSH is was a hit!!! We try to eat very few carbs and it was hard for me to justify eating the crust when it isnt fabulous. Eliza J Yes, the beets in winter will bring the taste of summer. Place 1 large egg in a small bowl and whisk with a fork until well beaten. Kevin My tomatoes had a rough summer with the drought here in California. I vant to eat ziss pie! Im finding that heirlooms taste is by far superior, but reliability here in New England from heirlooms is risky. I made this pie yesterday It is FABULOUS!!!! This recipe is the bomb! Details such as prices and hours are subject to change. My husband raved about it through the whole meal. I wait all year for a chance to make this pie. Sounds so yummy. I cant wait to try your pie. Why, only the most delicious thing on earth Classic Tomato Pie. They can be fast asleep and then appear in the kitchen in seconds! More sauce? $13.00. ), I was out of cheddar cheese but had some white cheese curds, which I get from a friend of a friend that works at a cheese plant, ssshhhhhh!!! a lightly-greased 9-inch-diameter pie plate (not "deep dish"), COPYRIGHT20092023 | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | KEVIN LEE JACOBS. Center the oven rack, and preheat the oven to 375F. It's made with homemade pizza dough, and topped with extra tomato sauce, Parmesan chee. Kevin, it was delish. :o) I saw another version that had sliced onions in it too, but not sure if I would like onions in it. Didnt even make it to the table, stood right there at the counter and scarfed it up. Lovely sprinkled with bacon bits. Ill have to make it several times next year when the tomatoes are once again stellar. More often than not, tomatoes obtained from the supermarket in winter have traveled 3,000 miles in a refrigerated truck. Any solutions? One of the best things about tomato pie is that it can be served in so many ways. We enjoyed our home and garden. Didnt have the biscuits so I used Pillsbury dinner rollsloved the flavor and used the whole tube. Now I will try the tomato pie! I THINK LILY COULD RUN THAT CAMERA FOR YOUJUST OFFER HER A PIECE OF THAT PIE!! Perhaps Ive not looked in the right place but I havent seen store bought biscuits here in Sydney Australia. You have gorgeous tomatoes. 82 Queen. My friends always rave about the tomato pie. Trenton, New Jersey is well known for its version of tomato pie. Id like to make a dozen small ones to freeze. Hi Gloria Angels, yes! Lemon lovers won't be able to stop at a single piece. The variation of yogurt sounds good but Id blend it with some mayo. It looks wonderful and healthy. It looked just like your photo, and tasted heavenly. Placethe remaining tomatoes on top, pressing the last layer gently into the mayo mixture. Thanks for the great, simple recipes you post! I wanted something simple and tasty to highlight our glorious tomatoes, Grimes says, although finding the right recipe took a bit of tinkering. I just made some pesto so I am using that in place of the basil! Im not fond of the biscuit dough so I used PF puff pastry instead (3 leaves by the way thawed). They are tasteless to be certain. A strong dose of sharp American cheese caught my eye and I thought I had found the first published Southern tomato pie recipe. (pun intended) Great presentation and simply delicious. La Contessa I dont think Phyllo dough will work for this pie. 82 Queen. So easy and its pretty elegant, too, dont you think? BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | August 11, 2012 299 Comments. Used the large Grands biscuits and tge crust reminded me of puzza. Soon! Is there a way to make this without the cheese? Im going to be near Growing Powers urban farm tomorrow and they use greenhouses for tomatoes even in summer so Ill pick up some of theirs. At the far extreme, one could make a ricotta cheese mixture similar to what is used in lasagna. Can I use ordinary bought pastry or do I need to make mine ? Ill have to keep it for when I get to my preferred weight. Everyone raved about it and asked for the recipe. More . Last thought if above causes changes. I hate to use the word quiche, but it has a custardy binder. By late June, Grimes can supplement her found-at-the-farmers-market tomatoes with the more than two-dozen varieties grown at Sandlin Farms in nearby Holly Pond. Bake for about an hour or until custard is just set; remove from oven. Slice into 4 servings. Thanks for the great recipes and garden inspirations! Yum!! Tomatoes at our local farm! I do add bacon some times. Cook Time: 25 minutes. Create a layer of tomato slices in the bottom of pie shell. I love your blog-so inspirational . I love your website. Good Food. You can find some great versions of Homegrown Tomatoes on youtube including Clarks own. Try to let them sit for about 30 minutes to drain, then pat them dry. Will be on the menu as long as there are local tomatoes available. Oh my goodness!!! Thanks, Blend mayonnaise with extra-sharp cheddar cheese. KimH My partner is gluten-intolerant. Next time Ill be forced to add bacon. I think you started a new tradition in our home. Easy Lunches. Thank you again. Fit the rolled-out dough into a 9-inch tart pan, allowing the edges to rise about inch above the rim of the pan. For my oven, I baked it for 35 minutes and broiled it until the cheese was browned. Drop big dollops of the cheese mixture over the pie. @ Kevin, this is amazing! Sprinkle with salt and allow to drain for 10 minutes. The best tasting but more expensive choice is Rustichella D Abruzzo Pesto Alla Genovese Sauce. Ive been making this pie for several years. I am sending the recipe to our daughter in the UK for her tomatoes when they finally get ripe. Thank you again and keep going! Hello There Friends, Tomato Pie is one of my most favourite appetizers! Pat the tomato slices dry, once again, then place 1/3 of the tomatoes in the bottom of the pie crust, overlapping them slightly to fit. How could I have doubted you? It is not as pretty as the sites pie but it is scrumptious and loved making it and it is fast and simple. Pat the dough into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Your a Prince! is it good cold? Thanks for all your great recipes! Love this recipe, but my crust was soggy this time. dont cry, kevin. Place pies on tray. Did not change the flavor or color of pie. If you readers havent tried this recipe yet GET ON IT! Mayo has grossed me out since I was a kid and I think mind must have yogurt too :)! I typically let them drain for quite a while, much longer than the 10 minutes the recipe calls for. Kevin I was wondering if this pie would keep its shape enough without a crust? Place tomatoes in baked pie shell, add sliced or chopped basil and gently mix. Growing up in the west Texas town of Seagraves, Grimes had a backyard garden teeming with everything from peas and beans to watermelon and tomatoes. Instructions. Referencing your recipe for Cabbage Casserole from the same email blast to replace the mayonnaise, could you use 2-4 eggs plus 1/4 cup sour cream (or heavy cream) or plain Greek yogurt? Mmmmmmmgood! Top with additional herbs, if desired, then slice and serve. I have a bumper crop of tomatillos this year Im thinking about playing around with a version of your recipe using tomatillos and cilantro . The best looking thing to come out of my new oven! Everyone knows my feelings on that one.an expensive little box of dust. Preheat the oven and roll out the pie crust. Time for our first 2014 Tomato Pie. Absolutely delicious!. Return crusts into oven for 5 minutes or until base is light golden and dry (can skip, Note 8). Its thrifty use of whole lemons is unique and gives the pie a lovely combination of sweet, tart and slightly bitter flavors. Bake for 20 minutes. Lily the Beagle awoke from her nap when she caught a whiff of cheddar. I make this all the time when tomatoes are fresh out of my garden. PS.. As for the Southern tomato pie, no one city seems to lay claim to it.