Texture/preference, in part but you will find that most all the NCHFP/USDA recipes will recommend peeling things. The reason - because the peel is the primary source of bacteria and other contaminants. Studies post processing show marked reductions in contaminants when things are peeled first. It's a debate that comes up often with apple recipes, potatoes, carrots, etc. and ultimately the choice is yours. Dave

Here is one that Maryel posted on another forum a few weeks ago. I have made it twice and we love it. It is really so simple to make. Tarte Tatin á la Tomate Tomato Tatin from Chocolate & Zucchini: Daily Adventures in a Parisian Kitchen by Clotilde Dusoulier As someone who cherishes words just as much as food, christening my dishes is an important part of my cooking pleasure. I like to make sure that the name is simple although I occasionally lapse into fancy restaurant style just for the fun of it and that it hints at the composition but retains an element of fun or mystery. One of the naming tricks I favor is using a dessert name for a savory course, and vice versa. It gives the dish a playful persona, and points out the many bridges that can be crossed between the sweet and the savory. Pâte Brisée; alternatively, you can use a sheet of uncooked store-bought puff pastry, thawed according to package instructions if frozen. FOR THE FILLING Extra virgin olive oil 2 pounds Roma or plum tomatoes (substitute any other firm and not too juicy variety) Fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper Herbes de Provence (or a mix of dried rosemary, basil, oregano, and thyme) 1/4 cup black olive tapenade, store-bought or homemade 6 ounces fresh goat cheese 1/3 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves Serves 8 as a starter, 4 as a main course. Chilling time: 30 minutes for the dough This tomato tart is a glorious example: the tomatoes are topped with goat cheese and tapenade and cooked under a layer of pastry in classic tarte tatin fashion. This allows the filling to bake softly without drying out, and provides a bit of an adrenaline thrill when you have to flip the tart on a serving platter dont worry, it will slip right out. 1. Prepare the Pâte Brisée. Wrap tightly in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or up to a day. 2. Preheat the oven to 350̊F and grease a 10-inch ceramic quiche pan with 1 teaspoon olive oil. 3. Halve the tomatoes lengthwise and core them. Run your thumb in the hollows of the tomatoes to remove the juice and seeds. Arrange in the pan, skin side down, in a circular pattern. You can crowd them a little; they will shrink as they bake. Season with salt, pepper, herbs, and a good drizzle of olive oil. Bake for 30 minutes, until softened. Remove from the oven (leave the heat on). 4. Remove the dough from the fridge and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Working on a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough in an 11-inch circle and prick all over with a fork. Spread with tapenade, leaving a 1-inch margin all around. 5. Cut the cheese in 1/3-inch slices and arrange over the tomatoes in the pan. Lay the dough, tapenade side down, on the cheese, and tuck in the overhanging flaps of dough. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the crust is golden. 6. Let cool for a few minutes on a rack. Run a knife around the crust to loosen. Put on your best-looking oven mitts, cover the pan with an overturned serving plate, and flip the whole thing carefully. If some of the tomatoes stick to the bottom of the pan, just place them back on the tart where they belong. Serve warm or at room temperature. Just before serving, snip or tear the basil leaves and sprinkle over the tart. VARIATIONS: Instead of tapenade, spread the dough with onion confit, anchovy paste, or pesto. Instead of goat cheese, use slices of buffalo mozzarella, drained and patted dry with paper towels.

Well, I'm quite sure I have enough green tomatoes to try at least 2 pie recipes (at several times each), so thanks so much! We had some nice, warm and sunny weather the last few days, so I let my tomatoes stay on the vine that much longer to see how many more would ripen. But the rain's returned, so today's the end of the line for most of the garden, I think. I think I'm also going to try making some green enchilada sauce and Salsa Verde, even though they call for tomatillos. Thanks again for thinking of me!

It was for a potluck luncheon. That was my contribution to the other goodies :o) I had it at local tea room, twice, and it was served with a very fresh salad, and warm bread. That's where I got the idea to make it and thanks to the owner for giving me some tips on making it.