Urooj Mukhtar

The old mock mincemeat tradition: green tomatoes, warm spice, raisins and molasses. Why it does not taste like tomato, and how to avoid a soggy bottom.

Green tomatoes bring pectin and acid, raspberries bring perfume. Setting point tests, refrigerator and freezer options, and safe water-bath canning.

Stale bread thickens this Tuscan tomato soup, and strained mussel liquor seasons it. Bread choice, grit control, and mussel safety.

Pillowy spinach and ricotta gnudi that hold together, plus a glossy tomato butter sauce. Moisture control, the test gnudo, and mounting butter.

Ayam masak merah built on a rempah fried until the oil splits. Why pecah minyak is the doneness cue, plus heat and chili control.

Shaahi paneer with a silky cashew-tomato gravy and paneer that stays soft. Spice blooming, cashew paste, and the soak that stops the squeak.

Slow cooker tomato sauce that actually thickens, using drained tomatoes, cooked paste, and a cracked lid. Full method and troubleshooting.

Marinated cherry tomatoes seasoned all the way through, with a tomato vinaigrette that pools in the bowl. Timing, method, and tips.

A tequila tomato lime sauce for pasta that cooks off the harshness and keeps the citrus bright. Method, timing, and variations.

Roasted Roma tomatoes and slow caramelized onion make a sauce with real sweetness and depth. Roasting method, timing, and storage.