What can I say guys? I think this is the best recipe I’ll ever create. Maybe I’ve peaked. I’m so giddy and elated over this new fifteen minute creation. It is a minimal ingredient recipe and each ingredient is supremely important. I start off this recipe as if I were going to make a Cacio e Pepe, so lots of fresh cracked pepper, olive oil, and butter (I recommend using a plant based butter or a French salted butter.) Tomatoes reduce into a bubbling gravy bath of black garlic, tarragon, and cracked pepper. Black garlic is an aged and caramelized form of garlic that lends a molasses like umami to this dish. The heirloom tomatoes are juicy, flavorful, and convivial and while you don’t need to use heirloom tomatoes, go for a variety that is truly ripe and perhaps local. This ensures that you will get the most flavor out of your tomatoes. Tarragon adds a licorice bite and harmonizes with the black garlic beautifully. These elements are simply meant to be. Now, you may think, why are you using black garlic in this family recipe? It’s a specialty ingredient and it can be a bit pricey. I remain conscious of costs as we are very much on a budget. This is why I don’t make cashew creams and sauces. I don’t find that sustainable for our family at this time. However, we eat a load of beans and lentils. We don’t buy meat or fish. So there is wiggle room. Therefore, we can enjoy this as a special recipe and this is something I’ll definitely cook up for friends. In the end, it’s a convenient and quick recipe. With candles, ambiance, and wine, you may just feel like you’re at a restaurant. —thetoothlessconnoisseur
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