#heirloom-tomatoes

#heirloom-tomatoes

Sometimes, I'll glance at a recipe's ingredients and just know, in my heart, that it's going to taste amazing. That's exactly how I felt the first time I laid eyes on the Barefoot Contessa's tomato sandwich recipe. Traditionally, this kind of sandwich only has a few ingredients: two slices of bread, some tomatoes, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Ina Garten's recipe, however, kicks the sandwich up a notch with a mayo that has a large cast of flavors, including basil.

Piled next to lines and lines of identical Roma and Beefsteak tomatoes, the colors and lumps of heirlooms give way to a host of questions. What exactly is an heirloom tomato anyway? Do they taste better? Or are those misshapen tomatoes just another form of visual produce marketing? The answer to that last question is "kind," but in the best way possible. Ultimately, heirloom tomatoes' unique shapes and colors are their natural form because they were passed over for genetic modification.

Heirloom tomatoes are often available in a wide array of different colors, which can really make them pop on your plate. Choosing these tomatoes can elevate a Caprese salad significantly.