Stewed Tomatoes

Name: Stewed Tomatoes
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 4 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 8 large ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; Pinch of ground allspice; 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

December 9, 2011

In the South, a Blue Plate Special was historically a quick and inexpensive meal for travelers served on popular Blue Willow china. The term came into common usage in the early 1900s at diners, where it was used to refer to the special of the day. Serve stewed tomatoes as a side to your own Blue Plate Special, such as fried chicken or chicken-fried steak.

Cooks' Note

Suggested Beverage: Since stewed tomatoes are likely to be a side dish, you’re better off matching your drink with your main course.

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