Green Tomato Brownies

Servings: 2 dozen brownies
Preheat: 375
Prep Time: 45 min
Source: A Taste of Home

People will not believe how wonderful these bars are. They have a unique flavor which people will come back for more.

Ingredients: 

4 cups finely chopped green tomatoes
2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions: 

Drain tomatoes on paper towels for 10 minutes. In a saucepan, combine tomatoes, 1 cup of brown sugar and lemon juice. Simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in extract; set aside.

In a bowl, cream the butter and remaining brown sugar. Add flour, baking soda and salt; mix well. Stir in oats and nuts. Press 2-1/2 cups on a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Spread tomato mixture over crust. Crumble remaining oat mixture on top. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.

Tarragon Tartar Sauce

Servings: 4
Preheat: 0
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Source: https://food52.com/recipes/18172-pan-fried-red-snapper-with-tarragon-tartar-sauce

Best tartar sauce ever.

Ingredients: 

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons minced cornichons (Maille Original is good)
2 pickled onions from the cornichons jar, minced
2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
Salt and fresh ground pepper

Directions: 

Combine all the tarragon tartar sauce ingredients into a small bowl. Mix to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper, stir well and taste again. Adjust the seasoning as necessary. Place the tartar sauce into the fridge to keep it cool.