Mediterranean Eggplant and Dried Tomatoes Pasta

There are only three more weeks until summer is officially over and I am desperately clinging onto this season's bounty of heirloom tomatoes, fresh herbs, berries and stone fruits.  It is during this time of year when the vibrant flavors of summer explode, the aroma of fresh herbs are more intense, the tomatoes are sweeter, and the variety is so extensive that there never seems to be enough time to explore all the possibilities in each year's harvest.

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AVOCADO TRUFFLE SANDWICH

Fresh ripe avocados spread over a crisp baguette and drizzled with truffle oil, a combination so simple that everyone can enjoy this lavish delicacy at home. The avocado fruit offers a rich, buttery and nutty flavor that works wonders to enhance the truffle oil's potent, savory and complex earthy taste. Added are layers of fresh slices of sweet dry-farmed tomatoes, and whole basil leaves to give a refreshing flair and balance the richness of this sandwich.

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HEIRLOOM TOMATO ARUGULA SALAD RECIPE

Sweet, juicy and meaty, heirloom tomatoes are a fascinating item at the farmer's market.

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