Monte Belmonte

The Legend of Tomato Pie

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The Legend of Tomato Pie

Tomato pie is not something that Monte had ever heard of but when Chef Neftalí Duran invited Monte and the Profesora to The Blue Heron in Sunderland for Deb Snow’s tomato pie, Monte was VERY excited to try it. Turns out this dish has a rich culinary history. Hear what Monte and Profesora and Nef and Deb have to say about tomato pie. And check out this tomato pie recipe, submitted to the Gazette by River listener Molly Parr

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