How to Slice Cherry Tomatoes in Just Seconds

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Tomato season is in full swing and we can’t stop eating our favorite Sun Golds and Sweet 100s, but slicing cherry tomoates one by one gets old fast. We love this game-changing hack that lets you slice a whole bunch of cherry tomatoes in a single samurai-worthy swing of the blade. 

 

The Easiest Way to Slice Cherry Tomatoes

Simply place a handful of cherry tomatoes on the top of the lid to a plastic take-out container, or turn a plate upside down and lay the tomatoes in the ring of the dish. Place another lid or plate on top of the tomatoes, press firmly enough to hold the top in place without squishing the tomatoes. Using a sharp knife, slice the tomatoes in half between the two lids. 

Don’t forget to store your tomatoes at room temperature. Keeping tomatoes in the fridge kills their flavor and renders them squishy and slightly mealy. Trust us, it’s science. 

Jamaican Sorrel Punch

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In Jamaica, sorrel punch is a holiday tradition. Made with antioxidant-rich dried sorrel flowers (aka hibiscus), it’s got a bright red color and a warm, spicy flavor thanks to the fresh ginger and the combination of star anise, cinnamon, and allspice.

Chocolate Tahini Truffles

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Inspired by a recipe in Epicurious, Sun Basket Test Kitchen Chef Paul Conte crafts these dairy-free truffles with tahini instead of cream to give them a satin-smooth texture, then rolls them in his unique, spiced-nut topping. Don’t skimp on the chocolate: use the best you can afford.

Coconut Meringue Topping

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Made with egg whites and coconut milk, our dairy-free, paleo dessert topper is a delicious stand-in for whipped cream. Try it on your favorite pie or pudding this holiday season, just be sure to use full-fat coconut milk, which typically comes in a can.