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Seasonal Seafood Stew Choose the freshest local fish you can find in season for the best flavor.  Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 2 cups chicken broth 1 (16 oz) Organic Blended Heirloom Tomatoes Recommended: Orange Strawberry, Pink Oxheart or Cherokee Purple 8 ounces peeled medium size shrimp 1 pound clams in shell 1 pound mussels in shell 4 ounces white fish (i.e. sea bass, halibut, tilapia, ono) 1 tbs. finely chopped parsley Chili flakes to taste (optional) Heat olive oil in a large skillet or dutch oven. Add onion and cook over medium heat. Still until onions turn...

Heirloom Tomato Ice Cream and Candied Basil  Who says tomatoes aren't a fruit?! We put a sweet twist on a creamy dessert favorite that is full of flavor. Have a scoop, or two.  Ingredients Ice Cream 8 whole eggs 4 cups organic cane or palm sugar 6 tsp. pure vanilla 2 tsp. sea salt  1/2 gal. heavy cream 1/2 gal. milk 2 (16 oz) of Organic Blended Heirloom Tomatoes Recommended: Orange Strawberry or Cherokee Purple  Beat the eggs until foamy, add the sugar and continue beating until a creamy yellow. Add the remaining ingredients and mix until well combined. Process in...

Cabbage Dolma with Beef & Lamb A traditional dish that my grandmother makes at the peak of summer with fresh produce. It is both healthy and filling, which makes for a meal that you can eat one, two, even three, days in a row! Ingredients 3/4 lbs each ground beef and lamb 1/2 cup long grain rice (uncooked) 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped fine 1 yellow onion, chopped fine 2 tsp. granulated garlic 1 tsp. each whole, dried sweet basil and whole, dried oregano 2 tsp. each sea salt and cracked fresh pepper 1 large head of green cabbage 1...

Armenian Summer Salad A healthy, crunchy, refreshing salad that is both easy to make and delicious. Ingredients 2 or 3 heirloom tomatoes 1 fresh red onion 1 medium cucumber 3 tbsp. flat leaf parsley 3 - 4 tbsp. Organic Blended Heirloom Tomatoes 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 tbsp vinegar  1 tbsp oregano Sea salt and pepper to taste Finely chop tomatoes, red onions and cucumber. Mix ingredients together and enjoy!

Balakian Bloody Mary Create a colorful beverage assortment by using different varieties of our blended tomatoes for each friend. Ingredients 1 1/2 ounces Vodka 3 ounces Organic Blended Heirloom Tomatoes 1/4 ounce seasoned rice vinegar 1/4 ounce non-seasoned rice vinegar 1/4 ounce Worcestershire 1/4 ounce lemon 1/4 ounce horseradish 4 dashes your favorite hot sauce 2 dashes celery bitters 1 pinch salt 5 cracks pepper Garnish with pickled vegetables or olives. Mix and enjoy! Serve in our jars for a more authentic treat. 

Rustic Heirloom Tomato Pasta Sauce Personalize this classic with your choice of meat or vegetables. Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion 1 small bell pepper 1 cup sliced mushrooms ½ pound sausage, ground meat or meat substitute (optional) Chili flakes to taste (optional) Sea salt and pepper to taste ½ teaspoon of oregano (optional) 1 bay leaf 16 oz. Balakian Farms Organic Blended Heirloom Tomatoes Parmesan Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in medium skillet or Dutch oven. Add onion, mushrooms and sauté over medium heat. Add meat to mixture. When meat is cooked, add chili flakes, sea...