How to Ripen Tomatoes
Place tomatoes with an apple in a paper bag pierced with a few holes. Let stand at room temperature for 2 to 3 days or until tomatoes are ripened.
Creative Leftovers
Cover and store any leftover pesto in refrigerator up to 4 days. (Do not freeze.) Serve over your favorite hot cooked pasta.
How to Slice Tomatoes
To easily slice a tomato, hold tomato so that the stem end faces out. Cut a thin slice off the stem end with a sharp chef's knife or serrated knife. Discard the trimmed end. Cut the tomato into slices of the desired thickness. Tomatoes cut this way will keep their juice better than those sliced vertically (from top to bottom).
