Twin Cities Live Host Elizabeth Ries Shares Slow-Roasting Tomato Method
Twin Cities Live co-host Elizabeth Ries shares her method for slow-roasting tomatoes on KSTP.com, a local news outlet in Minneapolis-St. Paul. The recipe involves roasting tomatoes with herbs and garlic at 275°F for about two hours, then freezing them for…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 12, 2026 —
Elizabeth Ries, a co-host for Twin Cities Live, has detailed her technique for slow-roasting tomatoes, offering viewers a method for preserving the flavorful ingredient for future culinary use. The information was shared on KSTP.com, the local news outlet serving the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
Ries’s approach focuses on a gentle cooking process to bring out the natural sweetness and depth of the tomatoes. The recipe involves placing tomatoes in a roasting pan and adding herbs and garlic. This mixture is then slow-roasted in an oven set to 275°F.
The recommended roasting time for this method is approximately two hours. Following the roasting process, Ries suggests freezing the prepared tomatoes. This freezing technique allows for convenient storage, enabling the use of the roasted tomatoes in a variety of dishes throughout the year.
Potential applications for the slow-roasted tomatoes include enhancing the flavor of soups, enriching homemade pasta sauces, or serving as a savory addition as a pizza topping. The method aims to provide a versatile, ready-to-use component for home cooks.
Story summarized from the original created by McShane, Sophie on kstp.com, see more information here.
