"TJ" > wrote in message
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> Question :
>
> 1) What are seeded tomatoes?

Sometimes refered to as a

Tomato Concasse
To remove peel from tomato, cut an X in the bottom of the tomato. Place in
boiling water for about one minute or until you see the peel coming away
from the pulp. Place in iced water to stop the cooking process. Remove the
peel, squeeze gently to remove the core and the seeds. Chop into small,
diced squares.

This is usually dome for presentation purposes - IIRC the seeds add no
flavor.



> 2) The recipe kept talking about a medium skillet and a heavy large
> skillet. I have Cuisinart stainless steel fry pans...4 inches and 2
> inches deep respectively (both about 12" in diametre).........THEN...I
> also have Le Creuset cast iron fry pans...... 12 and 8 inches in
> diametres.....and both about one inch deep. So what is a skillett?
> ......as opposed to ?...Are both my Cuisinart and

frying pan
Also called a skillet , this long-handled, usually round pan has low, gently
sloping sides so steam doesn't collect within the pan. It's used for frying
foods over high heat, so it should be thick enough not to warp and should be
able to conduct heat evenly. Frying pans come in various sizes, usually 8,
10 and 12 inches in diameter. Electric frying pans or skillets are often
square or oblong in shape. Their heat is controlled by an adjustable
thermostat unit that can be detached when the skillet is washed.

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