Exquisite tomato dishes for your festive table: stuffed tomatoes, ricotta gnocchi with zucchini and tomatoes, turkey in tomato sauce, tomato cheesecake.

TOKYO, Dec. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Every self-respecting holiday has its special dishes. Red, festive, intense and tasty.This is the delicious Christmas offered by the international project "Red Gold Tomatoes from Europe", promoted by ANICAV (the Italian Association of Canned Vegetables Industries) and co-funded by the European Union, which promotes the export and consumption of Italian preserved tomatoes to Japan. From appetizers to desserts, the tomato is the star. "We aim to promote canned tomatoes during the Christmas period," explains Giovanni De Angelis, Director General of ANICAV. "We're highlighting the most important aspects of sustainability, health benefits and taste. About 75% of Italian production of canned tomatoes is destined for export. We aim to promote consumption, increasing the market share in the target market of the project:  Japan"  And here is that special "red gold" menu: stuffed tomatoes, ricotta gnocchi with zucchini and tomatoes, turkey in tomato sauce, tomato cheesecake.

Perfect Christmas dishes create a festive atmosphere and bring pleasure to the whole family. Pulp or peeled, fresh or dried, canned tomatoes are among the most versatile and widely used foods in the world and a precious ingredient in holiday recipes whether for soups and sauces, or even desserts and ice creams. There are hundreds of varieties, each with their own characteristics of flavour, sweetness, acidity, colour and texture. At Christmas, the fresh flavour of tomatoes is a must, and you can let your imagination fly with intriguing combinations, adding spices and herbs. Tomatoes can be used in delicious appetizers, salads, with pasta, rice, to prepare rich side dishes, and even in desserts to finish holiday meals in style. The festive menu proposed by "Red Gold Tomatoes from Europe" is tasty and good for you. And so, off to the kitchen to cook up a storm with this delicious menu, and our wishes for a Merry Christmas!

AppetiserStuffed tomatoes - Red Gold Tomatoes From Europe

First courseRicotta gnocchi with zucchini and tomato sauce - Red Gold Tomatoes From Europe

MainTurkey roulades in tomato sauce - Red Gold Tomatoes From Europe

DessertMini tomato ricotta cheesecakes - Red Gold Tomatoes From Europe

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