The Foodie Collective

San Marzano Tomatoes

There’s no denying that fall has arrived, so you might as well embrace what this colorful and festive season has to offer before the real cold settles in. Plump Italian tomatoes, assorted hot peppers, braids of organic garlic, bushels of large leaf basil, not to mention our favorite seasonal squash family of pumpkins, zucchini, and delicious butternut squash – are all versatile ingredients that you should get to know. So, channel your inner Jamie Oliver and get cracking on some fresh sauces and preserves to tie you over until the Spring. Did I mention that our next throwdown theme is ‘Harvest Goods’? This means that our only guideline to the next throwdown, besides for working in teams, is that we must cook with fall produce. In order to get a head start, Many, myself and a few friends took a whole day to familiarize ourselves with some of the ingredients. Below you’ll find three fall recipes that are sure to keep your freezer full for months!
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