We’re not going to beat around the bush here: Tomato paste is kind of weird. The putty-like tomato gloop looks like something you’d find in a hobby shop or the dental care aisle of your drug store.

There are lots of ways to finish a dish with a touch of flair. A squirt of lemon juice here, a dash of pepper flakes there. But unlocking the flavor potential of a dish shouldn’t just be left to the ...

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Basically, tomato paste is what happens when you cook down tomatoes for a long time, removing as much water as possible, as well as their seeds and skin. It's just super concentrated tomato.

One of nature's more annoying ingredients is tomato paste. Seldom does a recipe call for a whole can of it and there you are with the remainder to freeze forever (perhaps in 1- or 2-tablespoon chunks ...

There should be no surprises inside a can or tube of tomato paste. It should be thick, red and pack a wallop of fresh-cooked tomato flavor. Whether it costs 40 cents or 4 bucks, it should deliver ...