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Add a little Mix-a-Mato® magic to your meals

Written by Perfection Fresh | Dec 16, 2021 8:32:58 PM

Add some Mix-A-Mato® magic to your meals. Give your cooking a creative twist with these Mix-A-Mato® recipe ideas and turn your meals into something special.

Whether it’s for a regular weeknight meal or a special occasion, Mix-a-Mato® tomatoes are a top choice for foodies who love to give their dishes a creative twist. Creating culinary delights that go beyond the ordinary is easy with the Mix-a-Mato® signature variety of shapes, colours, and flavours.

Grab a basket full of your favourite gourmet cooking ingredients when you shop for Mix-a-Mato® tomatoes – they pair perfectly with specialty breads, cheeses, and charcuterie, as well as extra virgin oils, premium sea salts, spices, and sauces.

Making something special doesn’t have to be complicated or involve hours spent slaving away in the kitchen over a hot stove. The beauty of Mix-a-Mato® tomatoes is the way they effortlessly add instant foodie-level sophistication to your meals and snacks. A plateful of mouth-watering bruschetta made with Mix-a-Mato® tomatoes, fresh bread and flavoursome olive oil can be just as impressive as an entree involving hours of preparation.

Keen to experiment with Mix-a-Mato® tomatoes? We’ve put together a list of inspiring recipe ideas for you to try.

Entertaining and finger food

Make Mix-a-Mato® tomatoes a feature of your parties and gatherings with this round-up of delicious party and finger food recipes. Snackable but infinitely satisfying, all your guests will need is a celebratory cocktail or two after tucking into these mini-feasts:

  • This Summer Share Platter is a visual as well as a mouth-watering feast. Tomato and Watermelon Salad, Prosciutto Wrapped Calypso® Mangoes, Moroccan Roasted Broccolini® and Caprese Skewers are just a few of the tasty treats this people-pleasing platter recipe shows you how to prepare.

  • Your guests will adore this picture perfect Mix-a-Mato® Tomato Tasting Plate. The delicious centrepiece is a mixture of warm brie and tomatoes with caramelised balsamic vinegar, and it’s perfectly complemented by additional sweet and savoury morsels in the form of prosciutto, figs and olives.

  • Channel your inner Nonna and whip up a batch of this superb Tomato Basil Focaccia in no time at all. It’ll impress the guests and make a great nibble to go with drinks and other snacks.

Brekkie and brunch

Creating impressive lunches and dinners is just one part of being a fabulous foodie. You can also spice up your breakfasts and brunches when you have delicious, natural ingredients to work with:

  • Wake up and smell the coffee and then dig into this Mix-a-Mato® Eggs Benedict recipe, which guides you through the steps to create a cafe-style breakfast or brunch at home.

  • This Mix-a-Mato® All Day Breakfast is a flavour bomb of a dish that combines the goodness of Mix-a-Mato® tomatoes with avocado, cucumber, mushrooms and eggs served over your favourite sourdough and finished with a spicy sriracha sauce.

  • This Pain Perdu Mix-a-Mato® Recipe is a prettier and posher version of classic French toast. Made with thick slices of brioche and a beautiful combination of colours and flavours, it ticks all the boxes for a delicious and satisfying foodie brunch idea.

Next-level mains

Mix-a-Mato® tomatoes make your main courses shine. Add them to all your favourite tomato-based recipes for next-level taste and sophistication:

  • Decadent and delicious, this Tomato Medley Chorizo Paella uses both Mix-a-Mato® tomatoes and Grape Kumato® varieties to create a punchy paella that’ll be sure to bowl over your family and friends and leave them wanting more.

  • Say “so long” to ordinary lunches with these wonderful Mix-a-Mato®Tomato and Haloumi Skewers. The smokey haloumi and sweet honey and Dijon flavours make for a distinctly divine combination.

  • If the “same-old” barbeque food is leaving you blue, this one is the perfect remedy. Tomato Bocconcini with Barbeque Lamb is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser with its clever combination of Mix-a-Mato® tomatoes, endive, bocconcini and basil. The tangy dressing lifts the flavour game even further.

Superb side dishes and salads

Add Mix-a-Mato® tomatoes to any salad or side dish for an instant wow-factor:

The secret to sophisticated home cooking is actually quite simple – take care to source the best of everything and only use the highest quality, perfectly ripe produce.

With the right ingredients you can recreate restaurant-quality meals simply and easily at home, whether you’re feeding your family or want to serve up something impressive for your guests. Banish the bland and boring and create something special with Mix-A-Mato® tomatoes.