Summery Herbed Tomato Pie

Janice O’Brien
Warrenton, VA

Refrigerated pie crust makes this one quick-to-fix meal.

9-inch pie crust

3 to 4 tomatoes, sliced

1/2 c. fresh chives, chopped

2 T. fresh basil, chopped

salt and pepper to taste

2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 c. mayonnaise

Press pie crust into a 9" pie plate. Bake at 425 degrees for 5 minutes. Reduce oven to 400 degrees. Arrange tomato slices in crust; sprinkle with chives, basil, salt and pepper. Combine cheese and mayonnaise; spread over tomatoes. Bake at 400 degrees for 35 minutes. Serves 8 to 10.

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New terra cotta pots make terrific serving dishes for tall veggies like celery and carrots, or even silverware and plastic straws.