Fresh tomatoes next to a jar and bowl of tomato sauce - Burcu Atalay Tankut/Getty Images Whether you say "toe-may-toe" or "toe-mah-toe", they're both the same fruit that thinks it's a vegetable. But ...

Basically, tomato paste is what happens when you cook down tomatoes for a long time, removing as much water as possible, as well as their seeds and skin. It's just super concentrated tomato.

This concentrated tomato product adds a caramelized richness to countless dishes. Kelsey Hansen / Food Styling by Annie Probst / Prop Styling by Breanna Ghazali A little tomato paste goes a long way.

There are lots of ways to finish a dish with a touch of flair. A squirt of lemon juice here, a dash of pepper flakes there. But unlocking the flavor potential of a dish shouldn’t just be left to the ...

Concentrated products, whether soups, pastes, or powders, are some of my favorite ingredients to work with. Once you’re familiar with their scope and strength, you can dilute them as little or as much ...

When it comes to cooking, tomato paste is a true kitchen staple. It's a great addition to marinades, stews, sauces, fried ...