In the United States, few foods inspire feelings of comfort and joy the way macaroni and cheese does.  For at least a few hundred years, this dish has been the go-to comfort foods for millions of Americans who find pasta and cheese irresistible together.  There are about as many ways to make macaroni and cheese as there are ways to count sheep.  Some people enjoy it as simply as it can be made:  cooked pasta, and melted cheese.  Others need a more fancy recipe to satisfy them.  It might feature eggs, heavy cream, butter, and panko crumbs or seasoned rustic bread crumb topping.  Some people include sour cream, but others do not.  So while most people agree that macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, we don’t all agree on the best form of this tasty delight.

In the American South, in the heat of a blazing summer, can be found one of the world’s most elegant and simple recipes — the tomato pie.  Now, if you Google the  term, you’re likely to see images of pizza.  That is not what Southerners mean when they speak of tomato pie.  A tomato pie is made with pie crust, just like rhubarb pie, or a cherry pie, or a chocolate cream pie. You might think this makes it sweet, but it doesn’t.  The pie is actually savory, and you’ll have to make one for yourself to get the full idea of it.  Luckily for you, a good tomato pie is not hard to prepare.  Today we’ll give you our very best recipe.