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Tomato Pie
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Impress everyone with this dish!!!!!
07/06/2008 at 06:10pm
User: cindy from bartlesville, OK User Rating:
Everyone who has tried this dish has loved it! My family asks for it all the time. I took it to a pot luck dinner and had to give the recipe to about five people. I'm including it in the wedding gift I'm giving next week. It doesn't matter if your'e not a veggie person, this dish is great!
amazingly good and soooo easy
07/02/2008 at 10:39am
User: cecelia from austin, TX User Rating:
this tomato pie is so yummy and so easy and i make it with tomatoes, basil and green onion from my backyard!!!!!! its a great thing to do when the tomatoes are coming in good--i mix all types of tomatoes--larg and small red and even little yellow pear tomatoes-
OH My Gosh!
06/23/2008 at 10:03am
User: Balinda from Fenton, MO User Rating:
This is Soooo Good!!! It sounds weird and looks a little weird but it is like your tounge is doing the "Happy dance" In your mouth!!!!! I ask for this on my birthday in place of a birthday cake. Yeah, it's that good! Thanks Paula!!!!
Awsome
06/18/2008 at 09:18am
User: Dorsey from Hilton Head, SC User Rating:
Oh my gosh - this tomato pie receipe is out of this world!!!! So easy to make and so impressive to serve!! Yeah Paula!
Our Family Summer Favorite!
06/02/2008 at 02:51pm
User: CYNTHIA from Brooklyn, NY User Rating:
The first time we made this was for a big family BBQ a couple of years ago. I loved the flavor but thought it was a bit greasy (I am never one to say that when it comes to recipes) so I tweaked it a bit. I use 1/2 of full fat sour cream and 1/2 of full fat mayo and it is PERFECT! So creamy and delicious.....it is always a total hit!
My version
05/20/2008 at 12:21pm
User: Hod from Fairlee, VT User Rating:
Hate to rain on everyones' parade, but I don't use mayo or cheddar...I prebake the homemade pie shell, cover the bottom with evoo and minced garlic, add peeled tomato slices, add s&p, grated parmesan, bacon crumbles & blue cheese crumbles, make a similar layer above and bake. Much improved, imho
Easy to Bake and Easy to Please
05/10/2008 at 03:08pm
User: Cristi from York, SC User Rating:
This recipe has quicly become a family favorite, especially in the summer when the tomatoes for the pie come from our garden. This is an easy to make recipe that is sure to be a hit with your family too!
A little goes a long way
01/31/2008 at 12:57pm
User: NANETTE from san ramon, CA User Rating:
This is the BEST! However, I always eat more than one slice and it's WAY too much! One slice will do ya!! Nanette San Ramon, CA
Name freaks everyone out but they love it
01/17/2008 at 01:45pm
User: Ryan from Griffin, GA User Rating:
This is a great easy to fix recipe. You can play with it a lot also. Add some jalepinos for more kick or use different cheeses (pepper jack is good if you want more kick but not as much as the peppers.)
Tomato pie
12/11/2007 at 01:53pm
User: Marty from Montgomery, AL User Rating:
This recipe was great! Several people have asked for my recipe. In fact leftovers even tasted better the next day. The only thing I did differently was to use reduced fat mayonnaise and 2% cheeses.
Comfort Food
11/25/2007 at 03:30pm
User: null from null, null User Rating:
This recipe is quick & easy and a wonderful comfort food. I've converted everyone who has responded "ew - tomato pie - sounds awful".
Not Good
11/22/2007 at 09:41am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Won't be making this one again.
Wanted to like this....
11/09/2007 at 12:58pm
User: Janelle from Delran, NJ User Rating:
Wanted to try a tomato pie recipe for a long time-needed to use up tomatoes and basil from my garden. Unfortunately, this just didn't work. The pie turned out to taste overwhelmingly like mayonnaise and with no real depth of tomato flavor.(And I LOVE mayo btw). I love Paula and her recipes..but I was disappointed with this one-and I really tried to like it. It was just okay...will not make again. For the record...this is the ONLY Paula recipe that I have not cared for-I have all of her cookbooks and have made at least 50 of her recipes..I haven't given up on you Paula! Keep up the good work!
Tomato pie
10/28/2007 at 07:41am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I used dijion mustard instead of mayo and added swiss. The mustard gave excellent flavor
Fabulous!!!
09/24/2007 at 07:32pm
User: Janice from Bellingham, WA User Rating:
I brought 2 of these to a pot luck at work. I am in Washington state, so everyone was dubious about this recipe. Needless to say, the pies disappeared quickly. Now to introduce grits to this group!!
Very Tasty!
09/16/2007 at 11:03am
User: LAURI from Avoca, MI User Rating:
This recipe is really tasty! My husband and I really enjoyed it. The only problem I had was even after draining the tomatoes for an hour and then patting them with paper towels, I still had too much juice in my pie and the bottom crust was not firm. I even put crushed ritz crackers on the bottom like someone else had suggested. But hey, it still tasted great. Thanks Paula!
SUPERB!!! (& not soggy)
09/14/2007 at 09:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Thanks to some of the tips made by reviewers here, mine didn't turn out soggy. I halved the tomatoes horizontally (at the equators) & squeezed some/most of the juice out before slicing them -- & I blotted the slices well with paper towels after they were salted & drained in the colander. Then before baking the pie shell, I painted the bottom of it with a beaten egg. By the way, I used Miracle Whip because my husband prefers it to mayo, so that's what we have on hand -- very tasty (assuming you like MW). Really excellent -- I plan to make this often.
Delicious!
09/10/2007 at 11:01am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This pie came out wonderful. The ingredients blend together so well. I have a question, though. I love the ingredients in this pie and others similar to this I have made, but I just don't like the taste of the pie shell. Is it just me, or do they make pie shells that are made for these types of dishes? They seem too sweet. Perfect for pies, but seem to taste "funny" to me in dishes like this one.
too much
08/29/2007 at 10:10am
User: Ellen from Columbus, MS User Rating:
This was an ok recipe.. I probably needed to drain the tomatoes better and leave off some of the cheese..
Outstanding
08/28/2007 at 10:43pm
User: Larry from richland, WA User Rating:
This is a recipe to die for! How these simple ingredients can taste so good together is amazing. The prep and put together is so easy. This is best made with farm fresh tomatoes, store bought tomatoes just don't do justice for the pie. Thanks Paula for another recipe that is a family favorite!
Wonderful
08/27/2007 at 02:23pm
User: Mary from Jacksonville, FL User Rating:
I had this at The Lady and Son's on Mother's Day 07. It was wonderful. I have made it for family and friends and everyone loves it.
Yummmeeee Tomato Pie
08/23/2007 at 06:54am
User: Dorothy from Selden, NY User Rating:
Had so many tomatos, and was looking for a creative way to use them up. Came across this recipie, and thought I would give it a try. It was quick and easy. My family raised an eyebrow when I told them what I was making. It was a big hit!! Just be sure to really drain the tomatos... ohh.and I threw in a few cooked slices of crumbled bacon for good measure. Yummy...
Tomato Pie
08/22/2007 at 03:58pm
User: Shelley from Brownsvile, PA User Rating:
I thought this recipe was absoulutly easy, and definitly scrumptious. It has been my Favorite along with my Mothers for 2 years now. We definilty take advantage of this recipe in the summer with all the left over garden tomatoes. It is worth going out to your local farmers market and buy yourself a basil plant, so you always have it on hand..... We love lots of basil in our Pie. Great recipe Paula, from your #1 fans from Pennsylvania
mmmmmmmmmmmm
08/20/2007 at 06:56pm
User: SHERI from federal way, WA User Rating:
Yummy! What an easy dish, and a great time of year to use all of those garden tomatoes. I also tried it with heirloom tomatoes just to see if I would like it as well at a differnt time of year. This is a keeper.
Wonderful!
08/19/2007 at 09:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The tomato pie was delicious and so simple. I made it for company - all foodies - and it was a huge hit!
LOVE IT!!
08/18/2007 at 09:07am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I absolutely loved this recipe. A great way to use tomatoes. Make sure to drain them well on paper towels with kosher salt sprinkled on them to draw out the excess moisture so the crust isn't soggy. Definitely a keeper.
Simply delicious
08/16/2007 at 01:28pm
User: Judith from Lombard, IL User Rating:
When the garden tomatoes started overtaking the kitchen, I tried this recipe. The only changes I made were using yellow tomatoes instead of red (alternate yellow and red would be pretty,) chopped red onion instead of green, and "Italian Mix" cheese instead of plain mozzarella because that is what I had on hand. We loved the recipe and will definitely make it again. It's so hearty it could be the main entree for a lunch or for one of those "meatless" days.
outstanding
08/14/2007 at 01:42pm
User: Troy from Modesto, CA User Rating:
everyone that I have made this for has raved about it. I spin the tomatos in a salad spinner to get the liquid out. It works well
Best thing I have ever tasted!!!!
08/12/2007 at 06:02pm
User: T from Columbia, SC User Rating:
Paula, I saw you make this on your show a while back, I waited until I had fresh garden tomatoes to make this pie. It was fantastic!!! The only change I made was I had some fresh small mozzarella cheese balls and I placed them randomly on top of the cheese/mayo spread before baking. Thank you!! We now have a new favorite at our house!! Terri Columbia, SC
Always good, fattening but good!
08/09/2007 at 09:38pm
User: Marcie from North Scituate, RI User Rating:
I've made this several times and the result is always yummy. Be sure to bake the pie crust first if you don't want a case of the soggy's.
WOW!
08/09/2007 at 02:52pm
User: Jessica from New Boston, NH User Rating:
I'm eating a piece minutes from the oven as I type this. SO YUMMY. I used 10 small-ish tomatoes from our garden, and preparing them was a little time-consuming (Anyone have any hints on how to gracefully slice a skinned tomato? They're so slippery!) Another plus with this recipe is that it's versitile -- I tried a little onion & garlic powder, and parmesan & romano instead of mozz. Ok, going back for another piece now. :o)
disappointing
08/08/2007 at 11:32am
User: Karen from Lawrenceville, GA User Rating:
I had high hopes for this recipe after reading all the reviews. The mayo was overwhelming and gave the pie a strange taste. Draining the tomatoes was another issue, I followed the recipe and used all the hints from the reviews and still had a soggy crust.
Soooo rich!
08/05/2007 at 11:46am
User: dj from monterey, CA User Rating:
This was really great! The cheeze topping was a bit too much for me, I think I will use a bit less. I didn't have any green onion, so I used carmelized onion with garlic, and it was fantastic!!
Great side dish!
07/29/2007 at 10:44am
User: Julie from Greenwood, SC User Rating:
I made this recipe for my extended family as a side dish for Sunday dinner. It was a hit! I used fresh tomatoes from the garden and good southern mayonaise. Everyone has asked me for the recipe.
Unbelievably Fantastic!!
07/23/2007 at 07:18pm
User: Katt from Mechanicsburg, PA User Rating:
This is one of the greatest things I have ever made!! Thanks Paula!
Better than any other
07/21/2007 at 10:23am
User: Beth from Asheville, NC User Rating:
I only have made this pie with Heirloom Tomatoes (Cherokee Purple)in season, and follow all directions. It it never fail, and so tasty. A real keeper!
good, but could be better
07/19/2007 at 05:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
First of all, I never thought I'd say this, but there is far too much mayo and cheese in this recipe. This coming from a life-long committed mayo and cheese lover! It completely overwhelms the delicious tomatoes. I would make this recipe again, but cut the cheese/mayo mix in half. Seriously, the pie would be just as good, if not better. Also, I'd double the basil and even throw in a couple of extra tomatoes.
Great Again!
07/18/2007 at 03:55pm
User: Becky from Edmonton, KY User Rating:
This is wonderful, but be sure to let the tomatoes drain or pie will be to soggy! Have made this lots of times.
Sharon's review
07/05/2007 at 11:01am
User: Sharon from Garland, TX User Rating:
This was the easiest pie to make and it was the first thing to be entirely eaten on the table. Everyone wanted the recipe. Each time I ask what to bring to a get together it's Tomatoe Pie!
Best Summer Treat
07/04/2007 at 08:19pm
User: Lisa from Olive Branch, MS User Rating:
Missed the show but this is without a doubt one of my family's favorites.
Outstanding taste
06/26/2007 at 05:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Now I know why Paula always says, "I'm your cook, not your nurse!" This was the first Paula recipe I've made that had grease oozing over the top when I pulled it out of the oven. Now, I know she's not a low-fat cook by any stretch of the imagination, but the pool of liquid fat was just a tad offputting, even for me. But oh, the taste! It was out of this world good, as she says. Truly an indulgent, decadent recipe, but next time I'll fiddle with the mayonnaise and see if I can't reduce it just a smidge.
Awesome
06/25/2007 at 09:58pm
User: Marian from Valencia, PA User Rating:
This was the best tomato pie I have ever tasted. My husband thought it was great!!!!!
Delicious
06/23/2007 at 06:41am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This pie got rave reviews from my friends. Peeling the tomatoes was new to me but it made the texture of the pie really good. thanks Paula for another great recipe.
love it
06/22/2007 at 04:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this recipe four times in one week.Everyone just loved it,butI am doing something wrong.The crust on the bottom is very wet.I need help!!!Az.
Heckagood
06/20/2007 at 01:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love this in the summer time-just as the maters are gettin' ripe.
family and friends
06/10/2007 at 02:05pm
User: Martha from Hueytown, AL User Rating:
family and friends just can't get me to cook all they want of this. It is great if you have your own totatoes in your garden like I do ;>)
tomato pie
05/31/2007 at 12:45pm
User: brenda from melbourne, FL User Rating:
My sister-in-law brought it to our house as a side dish for the burgers we grilled. How delicious. I took the left over to work and shared with my two co-workers. They loved it too and wanted the recipe. Yummy!!!
Tomato Pie
05/30/2007 at 10:05am
User: Cathy from Simpsonville, SC User Rating:
A must recipe to add to your box, and a great one to hand down to new brides.
Sounds Weird - Tastes Great!
05/29/2007 at 05:59pm
User: Myha from Murrieta, CA User Rating:
This tasted great! I used non-fat mayo, so it didn't form a nice crust and the cheese didn't melt, but it still tasted wonderful! I recommend using a regular mayo, stay away from the fat free. And you might as well use a full fat cheese too. It was truly good! I'll make it again. I made it for my mommy's group and the gals liked it.
Wonderful side
05/27/2007 at 10:34am
User: Nancy from Sebring, FL User Rating:
This was great I made it for the 4th of July and everyone ate it like crazy! Ended up making a few more for breakfast the next day.
not for me
05/21/2007 at 03:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It looked and smelled great, but when it came down to taste it was overloaded with mayonnaise and we could barely choke down a normal sized slice of pie.
good country cookin! ;)
05/13/2007 at 07:26pm
User: melanie from Baltimore, MD User Rating:
This was great!! definately salt the tomatoes and let them dry forr a while. ( I dried mine on papertowels foa around 1 hour or more... My husband said he would like it with more tomatoes next time so I will try that. that way you get more tomato in each bite. this will be great in the summer with those fresh garden tomatoes! :) This was great! We made it for Mother's day brunch and it was GOME in minutes! A hit for sure! thanks paula!!
Fantastic
05/05/2007 at 11:30pm
User: Jane from Madison, MS User Rating:
My friend Marjie told me to try this recipe and it was just wonderful! I am so anxious to make it for company. Jane
kids dish
04/24/2007 at 12:21pm
User: Tina from GARDEN RIDGE, TX User Rating:
I made this and took it to a BBQ and everyone tried it. They liked it o.k. but the teens LOVED it!
Let Down
04/17/2007 at 06:38pm
User: lynn from Homestead, FL User Rating:
I used my homegrown tomato's, homegrown basil and chives, and I was surprised at the nasty texture. It was like it never "set'. I was the extreme and drained my tomatoe's overnite, pre-cooked the crust and was still so dissappointed. I read the reviews, one comment said something about not using low-fat or no-fat mayo, mine was 'healthy heart' mayo so maybe that was the problem. Any suggestions out there?
Fabulous!!
04/16/2007 at 06:30pm
User: Pattie from Michigan Center, MI User Rating:
I made this for our Easter dinner this year to serve with steak. All I can say is "Oh my god, this is so good." Everyone absolutely raved about it. My daughter who doesn't like tomatoes actually ate this pie and loved it. I know I will be making it all summer long. Thanks Paula. Great job!!
different
04/16/2007 at 10:43am
User: Jill from Macon, GA User Rating:
I would of never thought to make something like this.I enjoyed it very much.I added some bacon for a little extra something. This will be delicious during the summer months when the tomatoes are in season.Thanks for the recipe Paula.
Sunday Night Bible Study Group
04/16/2007 at 08:27am
User: Entertainer from Haslet, TX User Rating:
I love the cooking shows and my TV is set to Paula?s Home Cooking. Paula demoed a Tomato Pie that caught my ear while I was housecleaning. I had to try it out on our Sunday Night Bible Study Group. We praise the Lord better on a full tummy. Since we live in Texas most of us like our food to have a little South of the Boarder flavor. (Ladies like it mild and Guys like it hot) Instead of a one cup of MAYONNAISE I used a half cup. THEN I slipped in a half cup of HOT?N SPICY MAYONNAISE (BY CRAFT). That was just enough to kick it up and make both guys and dolls go WOW! Since I?m a professional clown if I?m not at someone else?s party, I?m right there at Paula?s Party Friday night. YOU GO GIRL!!! *** Paula had a fantastic tip on peeling the skins off Tomatoes. If I had known it sooner I might have been brave enough to try some other recipes with fresh tomatoes.
Cheese Heaven
04/14/2007 at 08:50pm
User: Lisa from Pompano Beach, FL User Rating:
If you love cheese you will love this dish!! It so good that Im going to subitute the tomatos and try other veggies! Thank you for sharing Paula, your the best:)
Super
04/14/2007 at 01:53pm
User: Ryan from Newport News, VA User Rating:
Super
Another great recipe from Paula
04/14/2007 at 01:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I just made this yesterday after seeing Paula make it on her show. My son who doesn't like whole tomatoes LOVED IT!! It was so easy to make. The only thing I will do differantly is add more basil. I also lined the bottom of the pie crust with cheddar cheese so it fool proof on not being soggy. This will be a family favorite in my house.
Pie Better The Next Day, Forget The Crust!
04/14/2007 at 12:51pm
User: Jacquelyn from Mount Pleasant, SC User Rating:
I was very skeptical about this recipe, but adore cooked tomatoes. My store brand pie crust tasted great but after adding ingredients and baking, the sides were sturdy, the bottom soft...don't think that can be helped but it didn't affect the taste. I didn't have green onions so used shallots, used a 3 blend cheese and cheddar instead of just mozarella. Even with too early tomatoes and substitutions, this pie was delicious! My husband liked it and he doesn't like tomatoes! It was even tastier the next day after heating slowly. Plan to make it again this weekend with drained, sliced stewed tomatoes, YUM!
Talk about delicious!
04/14/2007 at 12:44pm
User: Priscilla from Maumee, OH User Rating:
This recipe was so fresh (yet savory) and so simple to make. Even though a good tomatoe is hard to come by in the winter, it still turned out great. I can't wait for summer and try this recipe with tomatoes right off the vine! (To cut calories, I reduced the cheese mixture to 1 1/4 cups (total)and the mayonaise to 3/4 cup)
Tomato Pie was a huge hit!
04/14/2007 at 10:20am
User: Elizabeth from Greensboro, NC User Rating:
Be sure and watch how Paula does this for great tips and variations. We're serving tomato tarts next weekend for a bridal shower. This is an elegant dish that is wicked easy!
THANK YOU PAULA
04/13/2007 at 07:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was really good. IT was the hit of our Sunday Dinner. The only problem i had was the bottom of the pie got really wet and gloppy even thou i drained the tomatos realllllly well. I still love it and will make this often.
Best Tomato Pie In The World
04/12/2007 at 09:26pm
User: Amanda from Hogansville, GA User Rating:
My sister came up to visit from New Orleans and had seen Paula's show featuring the tomato pie. We tried it while she was here and have to say it was perfect. We were not able to find fresh basil for the recipe, so we substitued basil paste and mixed it with the mayo and cheese. It really turned out great. Now the whole family is demanding the recipe.
Katie
04/09/2007 at 08:50pm
User: KATIE from Pewaukee, WI User Rating:
Recipe was fantastic. I can't wait to make it with summer ripe tomatoes!
Tastes Sooooooo Good!
04/09/2007 at 11:31am
User: Chrissy from Prospect Park, PA User Rating:
I made this for my family for Easter and they loved it! I am making this all the time now. My husband even suggested adding ham or ground meat to it for a meat pie. I didn't have green onions so I used vidalia onions and it worked perfect. For anyone who had trouble with a soggy pie from the crust try doing what I did: Stick the sliced tomatoes in your colander and shake them up and down like you do when draining spaghetti. A lot of the juice will come out (some of the tomatoes may break up) Then transfer them to a salad spinner and spin till there's only a little juice left. If you don't want your tomaotes broken up, try just using the salad spinner.
Fantastic Taste!
04/08/2007 at 05:54pm
User: Carol from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
I just finished making this recipe for myself, so I made it without the piecrust, but it still turned out wonderful. I made two servings so I could take some in my lunch tomorrow, but it was so good I ate it all! Am definately going to share this recipe with my 26-year-old daughter; she's a newlywed and is still learning her way around a kitchen. *smile*
easy tomato pie
04/08/2007 at 04:46pm
User: Jim from Peachtree City, GA User Rating:
So easy to make...I added crumbled bacon on top of the tomatoes (cant cook in the south without Bacon)...Im surprised Paula didnt use any in her recipe. It is DELICIOUS....this is now a staple in my house...LOVE IT!!!!
Absolutely declicious
04/06/2007 at 09:51pm
User: Traci from Flowery Branch, GA User Rating:
As a southern girl I knew this would be delicious! I have served it for a few years....everybody raves!
A winner
03/12/2007 at 09:28pm
User: PAT from Bloomfield Hills, MI User Rating:
This is becoming a family staple. Easy to make and delicious. It's like a pizza in a pie form. What's not to like. Love this one.
Delicious
03/11/2007 at 04:11pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is definately a signature dish from Paula! Lots of mayo and cheese.If you are like me, the first time you made this recipe it was soggy on the bottom.I learned that if you drain the tomatoes in the collander AND on some paper towels (let them set a while) it greatly improves the sogginess. Or maybe try dicing up the tomatoes and drying them out.And don't be scared to use a little less mayo (I think Paula was a bit generous ;)But man, when you get it right, you get it RIGHT!
very good
03/10/2007 at 04:11pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
great
Fruit of the South Delight
03/10/2007 at 12:55pm
User: Carrie from Blairsville, GA User Rating:
I have made this as a quick and easy dinner as well as a potluck dish. It is a huge hit!! I used the suggestion she used on the show to cut tomatoes, salt, and put on paper towels to drain some of the juice. I like to use tomatoes on the vine that you can get at any supermarket. The flavor is out of this world. This has become one of my signature dishes. You,re the best Paula!
Instant Family Favorite
02/24/2007 at 12:57pm
User: beth from glassboro, NJ User Rating:
This is EXCELLENT! I cut down the amount of mayo by about 1/2 with good results. Kids love this too.
Fantastic
02/18/2007 at 01:13pm
User: Joyce from Livonia, MI User Rating:
This recipe is so light and tasty. I can't wait to make it for my friends.
Family Pleaser!!
02/01/2007 at 09:25am
User: Sharon from Dundee, MI User Rating:
It was great! The flavors were great. I used dried basil instead of fresh because my local grocer NEVER has fresh herbs. The family members that like tomatoes LOVED THIS RECIPE. It was quick, simple and worth making! Right up there with the Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake which is now a staple at Thanksgiving 4 years running!!
Easy, but AWESOME
01/18/2007 at 02:43am
User: Frank from Chandler, AZ User Rating:
This was a big hit with my family. I'm going to teach my kids how to prepare it. Everything turned out great, no sogginess at all in the crust. Maybe that's because I put a paper towel over the tomatoes while they were draining; that wicked off a lot of the moisture.
Big Hit!
12/14/2006 at 01:35pm
User: Pat from Summerfield, FL User Rating:
This is absolutely delicious and easy. I've used it as an appetizer as well as a vegetable entree. Everyone loves it!
EASY, CHEAP AND EXCELLENT!!
12/10/2006 at 07:25pm
User: kimberly from harrisburg, PA User Rating:
I always make the recipe first as written, then adjust if needed. Believe me, I'm no calorie watcher, but I did need to cut back on the fat, maybe due to the extreme hot weather. Just use lowfat cheese and mayo, maybe even drop the piecrust and use as a scoop-out side dish with steak on the grill. Otherwise, excellent flavor and a great way to use all the garden tomatoes!
Love tomatos
12/01/2006 at 11:42am
User: Mari from Miami, FL User Rating:
Great brunch dish. Comes out delicious every time.
wonderful with a good addition
11/29/2006 at 06:28pm
User: Emilee from Grand Rapis, MI User Rating:
I made this and it was a hit. I did add a little goat cheese to the cheese mixture. I used the crumbles so it combined easily. It turned out absolutely wonderful. It was fresh yet rich.
Surprisingly delicious
11/22/2006 at 09:43pm
User: Michael from Ocoee, FL User Rating:
The first time I tried this recipe I was skeptical, but it only took one bite for this to become one of my favorites. Don't let the name fool you. This dish will definitely surprise you.
Fabulous!
10/17/2006 at 04:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is SO simple and SO delicious. It's like a good ole southern tomato sandwich, but with a twist.
Great Comfort Food
10/17/2006 at 02:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I first tried this recipe last summer after seeing Paula make it on her show. It has been a huge hit in my family, and when I started sharing it with the neighbors, they became hooked, too. It is a great way to show off your best summer tomatoes with flair!
A Simple, Delicious Dish
10/16/2006 at 04:30pm
User: Walter from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
This is just such a delight to make and eat. I am famous for my grandmother's mac and cheese recipe but lately I have preferred this dish as a trademark side. When possibe I use Heirloom tomotoes...they make the best pie but lord they're expensive!
Great
10/12/2006 at 05:28pm
User: Dion from kennesaw, GA User Rating:
I have made this with mayo and loved it and I have made it with plain yogurt and just as good without all the fat.
the book left out to drain the tomatoes
09/17/2006 at 04:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I am disappointed , as after I made the pie, I came in here to see what the reviews are. I see in the book I have Paula failed to mention that I should drain the tomatoes before the baking, so we will see how that goes... also I used salad dressing not mayo as I don't like mayo, so we will see how this goes.
Smash Hit!
09/01/2006 at 08:59pm
User: BETTYMAE from Costa Mesa, CA User Rating:
This was a wonderful summer surprise and has become a family favorite.
Great
08/27/2006 at 01:42pm
User: Naomi from Winner, SD User Rating:
I love baked or roasted tomatoes and this pie is wonderful...I used dry basil and regular onions...Seasoned with salt and pepper...Great served with grilled burgers or steaks...
Tomato Pie
08/20/2006 at 04:40pm
User: KATY from Memphis, TN User Rating:
This is sooo good. All of us in West Tennessee wait for Ripley Tomatoes...they're really wonderfuland this is a great way to take advantage of them. I prefer this made in individual tarts, rather than one big pie...it just looks prettier. The taste is really good if you LOVE tomatoes, and I do. I use Real Mayonaise, either Hellman's or Homemade, but I do cut back on the amount a little bit. Paula seems to like the heavy fat more than we do at our house. But this is good, and if you like more mayo, Go For It. The lucious fresh tomatoes are what make it worthwhile.
Scrumdidilishous
08/17/2006 at 06:51pm
User: Michell from Girard, PA User Rating:
Absolutly wonderful! Smells fantastic! Even my husband loved it enuff to ask me to make it again in the same wek and he's a meat and potatoes guy!lol
TomatolyAWESOME
08/17/2006 at 10:03am
User: Jo from Blue Springs, MO User Rating:
Some friends and I went to a little tea room in Florida where we tried Tomato Pie and loved it and decided we needed to make it ... went to foodnetwork.com found Paula Dean's (we ALL just LOVE HER) recipe and make it for our families and to our suprise they all LOVED it - including the boys - what is even better is that we thought what we had at the tea room was excellent - Paula Dean's - was and exception the excellent - better than we thought possible - which makes me happy being from Missouri - I know I don't have to go all the way to Florida for Tomato Pie - I just get my recipe and bake it up in my own Missourian kitchen with Paula Dean and ENJOY!!!
tomato pie/ paula deen
08/11/2006 at 07:55pm
User: carol from greensboro, NC User Rating:
My whole family loves this ! Have given to friends, etc. Very Good.
Paula Deen's tomato pie
08/10/2006 at 07:48pm
User: Gayle from Saginaw, MI User Rating:
Actually the taste is a 4 but the soggy crust pulls it down one point. We've made it twice. The first time was with regular tomatoes, salted and left to drain according to the recipe. The second time I used Roma tomatoes and salted and drained them for several hours. Still soggy. Think I'll replace some of the mayo with a beaten egg, and maybe try brushing the crust with a bit of the egg before I mix it with the mayo and cheese. Otherwise, we really enjoy this. (We use our homegrown tomatoes, basil and onions, so it's really homemade!)
great and easy too
08/07/2006 at 09:02pm
User: ANNE from Ridgefield, CT User Rating:
very easy to make and everyone loves this as a summer dish.
Easy and Yummy!
08/07/2006 at 03:24pm
User: Molly from Sewell, NJ User Rating:
This is such an easy recipe. It was very tasty using fresh Jersey tomatos. My family raved about it and all wanted the recipe. I make a few times during peak tomato season!
Great Taste with the Fresh Basil
08/06/2006 at 05:16pm
User: S from Hixson, TN User Rating:
The taste is great when using garden tomatoes. The draining of the tomatoes is always a problem. Heating up the second day is ok but the crust is soggy. Overall a favorite with the family.
Oh my I've gone to heaven...
08/06/2006 at 08:49am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the best tomato pie ever. I made it the first time with reduced fat mayo and reduced fat cheese and just don't see how it can be any better. I did drain my tomatoes longer and had no problem with soggy crust. I served it last night for 4 people and the whole thing is gone. Can't wait to get off the diet and see how it tastes with the good stuff. Keep cooking Paula. Your recipes are the greatest.
very disapointed
08/05/2006 at 10:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
could not believe how bad this pie was the mayo in it just didnt work
TIPS FOR GREAT PIE
08/04/2006 at 03:20pm
User: Laura from virginia beach, VA User Rating:
I have made this four times and I think I've finally gotten it right. In the beginning my crust was soggy as well. I now use a refrigerated crust, not frozen. I bake it 10 minutes and let it cool all the way (this made a big difference). I cut the tomatoes thick and line a sheet pan with several layers of paper towels. Then I salt the slices and put more paper towels over top - I leave them for about 30 - 60 minutes. When building the pie I try to not place the tomato circles directly on top of each other ie, rotate them some - it helps the pie stay together as you slice it. Let the pie cool some before cutting helps also. Good luck!
Mimi says
07/31/2006 at 08:00pm
User: Frank from columbia, SC User Rating:
Made the pie per the recipe except I used South Carolina tomatoes. Mimi says it was delicious and whatever Mimi says calls for more tomato pie.
the best tomato dish ever
07/31/2006 at 03:25pm
User: Danice from Springfield, IL User Rating:
i said it in the title, it is wonderful.
Outstanding!
07/23/2006 at 08:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I fixed this recipe and everyone loved it! It lives right up to Paula's reputation for wonderful recipes!
Always a Hit
07/22/2006 at 09:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made three tomato pies today: one with spring onions and fresh basil, one with bacon, and one with carmelized onions. I think the one with bacon was my favorite, but the carmalized onion pie was a very close runner-up. My family loved all three of them, even though my crust was slightly soggy. I'll know next time I prepare one that I'll need to pre-bake the ctust before filling it. This pie is da' BOMB!!!
fabulous
07/22/2006 at 01:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Everyone loves this
Mrs. Hoggatt
07/20/2006 at 09:21am
User: Ann from Kalamazoo, MI User Rating:
We just love this recipe. My husband loves to grow tomatos, this wis a wonderful way to use them. And very tasty.
my momo loved this one
07/20/2006 at 01:38am
User: Britt from bogalusa, LA User Rating:
ive made this several times,the last time i made it i brought a slice over to my momo and my great aunt they just loved it so much i think it brought back memories or times gone by for them
AN ITALIAN FAMILY FAVORITE
07/17/2006 at 06:24pm
User: gina from coram, NY User Rating:
I HAVE MADE THIS TOMATOE PIE SO MANY TIMES FOR MY AUNTS WHEN THEY COME TO VISIT ME. THEY LOVE IT SOOOO MUCH, AND IT IS ALWAYS REQUESTED NO MATTER WHAT TIME OF YEAR THEY VISIT.OF COURSE SUMMER TIME IS THE BEST. I LOVE TO USE BEEFSTEAK TOMATOES. I DO DRAIN THEM MUCH LONGER THAN THE RECIPE CALLS FOR, AND I ALSO PAT THE TOMAOTE SLICES WITH PAPER TOWEL. IT HAS COME OUT VERY RUNNY IF I DO NOT DO THESE MINOR CHANGES.I LOVE THE FOOD NETWORK. PAULA TOPS MY LIST OF FAVORITES. I ALWAYS FEEL THAT HER RECIPES ARE POSSIBLE TO MAKE IN AN ORDINARY HOME OF A WORKING, CHURCH ACTIVE MOM OF TWO CHILDREN.
Easy and Very good
07/17/2006 at 04:40pm
User: Pablo from South Lebanon, OH User Rating:
Very easy to made and very good for any afternoon dinner.
Okay
07/16/2006 at 12:08pm
User: Ashley from Austin, TX User Rating:
The flavor was great but just knowing there was mayo in it made my stomache turn...
definitely comfort food
07/04/2006 at 01:38pm
User: ann from milford, CT User Rating:
Soggy crust was an issue but the flavors and the texture were perfect.
Delicious
06/27/2006 at 06:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Wow. I was surprised at how good this tasted. I used 6 large plum tomatoes. I drained them in a colander and then on paper towels. The crust was okay, not perfect, but it didn't matter, this was a big hit! I served it at a lunch meeting and yes the recipe was requested by all. This one is a keeper!
BP Texas
06/26/2006 at 12:16pm
User: Bob from Longview, TX User Rating:
The pie was great and even better the next day. We had no problem with the crust being soggy. We added some basil and a little oregano. My beautiful wife and I enjoy cooking together and this was fun. Thanks, Paula
nice summer dish
06/22/2006 at 09:10am
User: ANDREA from Martinez, GA User Rating:
A very good and refreshing side dish.
Absolutely delicious
06/21/2006 at 10:48pm
User: DEBBIE from Destin, FL User Rating:
I have tried several tomato pie recipes and this one by far was the best ever. Paula you did it again. Debbie
Dee-LISH!
06/04/2006 at 12:05am
User: Beverly from Dallas, TX User Rating:
I have been intending to make this dish for a while and I'm sorry I waited! It was absolutely devine! I went a little overboard with the basil since I love that herb so much, so I recommend sticking with Paula's measurements!! A yummy pie and oh-so-easy!
Incredible
06/01/2006 at 04:31pm
User: STEFANIE from LOMBARD, IL User Rating:
This recipe is unbelievably good!
excellent
05/15/2006 at 11:59am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was easy and great- can't wait to make again.
my new favorite recipe
05/14/2006 at 12:40pm
User: Britany from Bellaire, TX User Rating:
this is so easy, an is my new favorite. thanks paula!!!!
New favorite tradition
05/12/2006 at 11:49am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My husband and I LOVE this dish!! Tastes best in the summer time. Fresh basil and tomatoes make all the difference. Double up on the basil though - gives it a much better punch.
tomato pie
04/25/2006 at 10:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I am a big fan of Paulas but this recipe was not good at all! I was very dispointed!
easy as pie
04/09/2006 at 11:55am
User: kelly from Valdosta, GA User Rating:
This is an easy dish to prepare, yet everyone I know loves it. It tastes like a warm pimento and cheese sandwich. Yummy!!!
Great
03/28/2006 at 03:06pm
User: Virginia from Nashville, TN User Rating:
I really enjoyed this recp. it reminded me of a tomatoe casserole I ate years ago.
Tomato Pie Sucess
02/26/2006 at 11:48am
User: Jill from Pepperell, MA User Rating:
I made this to bring as an apetizer for a dinner party, and there wasn't one scrap left on the plate!
Family favorite
02/14/2006 at 04:49pm
User: Carol from Ruth, MI User Rating:
This recipe is delicious! It was also successful with the addition of more tomatoes and basil and without pre-baking the pie crust. This recipe won everyone over.
tomatolicious
02/12/2006 at 05:05pm
User: meredith from everett, WA User Rating:
I fell in love with this recipe at once. Tomatoes, basil, mayo, and cheese what's not to love?? I was, however, concerned about a soggy bottom crust because tomatoes don't always drain the way you hope. I have an old trick that I learned long ago that seems to really avoid the the soggy bottom disaster.Brush your pie crust with an egg wash before you prebake it and that seems to make the crust less apt to get soggy. I use this trick on all of the pies that have a potentially wet filling including pot pies. This recipe is absolutely one of my favorites
The Bomb
02/05/2006 at 09:45pm
User: Warren from Maple Heights, OH User Rating:
This is the recipe that made me fall in love with Paula. (I know that she is married)But I went to Savannah in hopes that she was at her resturant so that I could meet her in person and it was closed due to her son had gotten married. I was upset, and was living in Atlanta at the time but I now reside in my home town of Cleveland, Ohio and I brought the recipe home and made it for everyone and they loved it. The fresh basil and the mayonnaise mixture is just outstanding. I hope that one day I get to visit the resturant in my life time... ps.. I know it wasn't your fault Paula. one day. you're the best.
Absolutely delicious
01/26/2006 at 12:24pm
User: Elena from Ruidoso, NM User Rating:
Golly, words cannot express how delicious this tomato pie is and I've been cooking for over 50 years! Be sure to use the best ingredients you can get your hands on and don't be tempted to use dried basil - fresh basil makes a world of difference. Also, grate your own mozzarella cheese; I made it with the already grated kind and it wasn't as good.
D-D DecadentlyDelicious
01/12/2006 at 04:23pm
User: Janet from Dade City, FL User Rating:
The most awesome pie ever!!!! Just beforehand, blot tomatoes on paper towels and it won't be soggy.
spectacular and easy!
01/03/2006 at 12:35am
User: Jerri from Waxhaw, NC User Rating:
I made this for a pot-luck over the holidays and it didn't last! I live in NC and it's off-season for good tomatoes - so I used Del-Monte petite diced tomatoes - 3 cans drained for 20 minutes. YUM! This dish didn't last long. I also did not put the top crust on the pie - it seemed a bit heavy. The presentation was nice with melted cheeses on top!
Terrific
12/19/2005 at 01:16am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Perfect in the summer. So easy and delicious. I've tried to cut down on the cheese and mayo, but it's not the same... go full fat.
Better than a quiche standby!
11/25/2005 at 05:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My sister brought Paula Deen's Tomato Pie to my mother's home Thanksgiving evening! It beat out the turkey and the ham! Fabulous! Even the teenagers of the family loved it!
So Very Delicious!
11/10/2005 at 10:24am
User: Vicki from Acworth, GA User Rating:
I made this as a side for a cookout we were having, and everyone talked about this pie instead of the barbecue! After reading other reviews about sogginess, I decided to let my tomatoes drain for about an hour, and I put a few crumbled Ritz crackers in before the tomatoes to combat a soggy crust from forming. Came out beautifully, and had to make at least once a week all summer long!
Paula Dean's Tomato Pie
11/05/2005 at 01:42pm
User: Paula from Cecil, PA User Rating:
This recipe was easy to make and delicious. It combined a lot of ingredients that my family likes. For most meals I try to make low fat and cholesterol dishes, however sometimes you just need to splurge. This was a wonderful indulgence. I paired it with cripsy fried chicken and salad. Out of this world good.
Totally Awesome
10/22/2005 at 11:37am
User: MARTI from Seminole, FL User Rating:
Leftovers were still great the next day. I gave this recipe to my brother to make with his homegrown tomatoes.
High Praise
10/15/2005 at 07:51pm
User: Diana from Austin, TX User Rating:
I took two tomato pies to a family reunion and they quickly disappeared. People were asking for the recipe. My husband requests this dish every summer.
Summer requirement
10/08/2005 at 11:43pm
User: Bonnie from Topeka, KS User Rating:
This is a summer requirement by my friends at all of the picnics I'm invited to. As Paula says "ain't this pretty?!" It is a tasty as it looks! I did drain my tomatoes on paper towels instead of a collander - changing the paper towels twice.
FANTASTIC
09/27/2005 at 02:16pm
User: Amy from Leavenworth, KS User Rating:
This pie sounded a bit weird when we watched the show, but looked good. We love most of Paula's recipes so we gave it a try and cooked it the day after watching the show. We were amazed at just how GREAT it was. Don't let the mayo in this pie scare you off, it makes it so smooth and gives it a great flavor. Thanks Paula!
tomatoe lovers heaven
09/12/2005 at 04:40pm
User: debra from san antonio, TX User Rating:
perfect for any occassion/make sure you have copies to give
Thanks Paula
09/09/2005 at 11:50pm
User: SARAH from Chattanooga, TN User Rating:
What a wonderful suprise this pie was. I made two pies for Sunday dinner and not a crumb was left. What a hit!! Easy & nutritious.
Absolutely Fabulous
08/28/2005 at 07:43pm
User: Rose from Kutztown, PA User Rating:
I've made this recipe several times and each time it was a big hit. I'm always asked for the receipe and now I just print several copies and have them handy for those who ask! What delicious flavors!!! Excellent dish!
I thought there was some left.....?!?!
08/28/2005 at 04:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is now one of my family's favorites. I use two layers of tomatoes/basil & green onion. So tasty with all those tomatoes from the backyard!
Tomato Pie
08/28/2005 at 09:05am
User: Cathy from Jefferson, WI User Rating:
This is awesome! My family loves it. I have amde it 3 times in the last week!
Easy and Delicious
08/25/2005 at 09:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was one of the best side dishes I've had. Just don't add extra salt to the dish. It was too salty. I did let the tomatoes drain and even squeezed the excess liquid out but it still turned out soggy. This doesn't compromise the taste though. For a quick lower fat side dish, instead of using the pie crust, I followed the recipe and made individual stacks of tomato with the cheese topping. It was quick and just as good.
Crustless
08/25/2005 at 07:00pm
User: Debi from Siloam Springs, AR User Rating:
I didn't have a piecrust on hand but lots of ripe tomatoes from our garden that I needed to get rid of, so made this without a crust in a casserole dish. It was delicious! I still intend to make this recipe with the crust but won't hesitate to repeat making it w/o one.
Beyond Good
08/24/2005 at 12:39pm
User: Ann from Chesterfield, MO User Rating:
I had this dish at the home of a friend and loved it. I have since made it mine and have gotten raves every time I have served it.
Excellent
08/21/2005 at 08:13am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Tomato and Pie were two words I never thought would be good together, but this is absolutely fabulous
Perfect Summer Dish
08/18/2005 at 08:13am
User: Debbie from Nicholasville, KY User Rating:
I have made this pie every week since my garden tomatoes started making there way into the house. It is so simple and quick! I take it to work to share, to potlucks, and serve it to friends & family. I love being able to use the basil from my garden. The smell in the kitchen make everyone drool!