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Francesca Zani

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Tomato Toast
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Tomato Toast

Byfrancescadzani@gmail.com May 21, 2025

Yield: 1 serving Ingredients 2 slices thick white bread (about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick) 1/4 cup mayo 1 heirloom tomato (rounder the better), sliced 1/4” thick kosher or maldon salt basil flower or small leaves cracked black pepper Method Spread mayo on piece of toast, top with tomato slice, sprinkle with salt, basil, cracked…

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Frozen Tomato Caprese
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Frozen Tomato Caprese

Byfrancescadzani@gmail.com May 21, 2025

Ingredients 1/4 cup white balsamic 2 slices fiore di latte mozzarella 1 roma tomto 1 green tomato (optional) extra virgin olive oil kosher salt cracked black pepper torn basil (preferably baby leaves or white flowers) Method Bring small pot of balsamic vinegar to a simmer, and cook until reduced by half. It should be syrupy…

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Butternut Squash Steaks
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Butternut Squash Steaks

Byfrancescadzani@gmail.com May 21, 2025

Butternut squash is one of the greatest vegetable vessels. These steaks are great as a main or a side, easily scoop-able, and should be drizzled with lot’s of honey and lime juice. Scoring them with a sharp knife ensures the crevices will get seasoned too. I call them steaks even though there is no grilling…

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Tomato Salad
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Tomato Salad

Byfrancescadzani@gmail.com May 21, 2025

The unofficial official start to summer! And to me that means peak tomato season is approaching but not fast enough. Tomatoes in their prime are like sweet berries that burst in your mouth with juice running down your chin. Pile them in your shirt-basket and try to get inside before eating them all. A little…

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Tomato Love Salad
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Tomato Love Salad

Byfrancescadzani@gmail.com May 21, 2025

The unofficial official start to summer! And to me that means peak tomato season is approaching but not fast enough. Tomatoes in their prime are like sweet berries that burst in your mouth with juice running down your chin. Pile them in your shirt-basket and try to get inside before eating them all. A little…

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Tomatoes, Peaches and Parm
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Tomatoes, Peaches and Parm

Byfrancescadzani@gmail.com May 21, 2025

A unique combination that’s absolutely delicious. Although tomatoes and peaches are at the tired end of their season I am craving their fruitful flavors. Sarah Copeland would feed me such flavorful salads for lunch every time we worked together. I could not quite figure out how she could make such greens and veggies taste so…

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