Tomatoes don’t like iron

Don’t ask me why, but tomatoes don’t like iron or other reactive surfaces like aluminum or copper. Basically acidic foods absorb a metallic flavor and can discolor as well.

So when cooking tomatoes use a non-reactive an like stainless steel. Your dish will not only look better, but it will taste better too.

Popular Recipes

Check our most popular recipes of this week

Golden-brown freshly baked pie on a kitchen counter with a rolling pin and mixing bowl in the background.

Apple Pie

105 min • Moderate • 8 servings

Plate of browned sausages and two sunny-side-up eggs on a kitchen counter with a fork and cast iron skillet in the background.

Slow cooked English bangers

125 min • Easy • 4 servings

Caramelized crème brûlée topped with a raspberry and mint, with raspberries and cream in the background on a wooden counter.

Escoffier’s berry creme brulee

55 min • Moderate • 6 servings

Pan-seared chicken breast topped with a tomato-based sauce, set on a beige plate with a cloth napkin, knife, and kitchen items in the background.

Spiced Tomato Chutney

20 min • Easy • 4 to 6 servings

Refreshing homemade lemonade in a glass with ice and lemon slice garnish, pitcher of lemonade, and fresh lemons on a kitchen counter.

Sparkling lemonade recipe

25 min • Easy • 4 to 6 servings

Made with Love

Discover the Stories Behind the Meals

Discover Stories