• Nothing elevates the taste of tomatoes quite like the process of slow-drying them in the oven. Oven-dried tomatoes are packed with concentrated flavour, perfect for adding a sweet, tangy depth to your salads, pasta dishes, or antipasto platters. Best of all, they’re easy to make at home with just a few basic steps: For oven-dried tomatoes Preheat the oven to 120°C. Slice the tomatoes and place them on a foil-covered oven tray. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and season to taste. Drizzle with olive oil and dry in the oven for about 4 hours or overnight. Store covered with olive oil…

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