Place beans in a pot, add enough water to cover them, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, remove & let stand 1 hour - OR cover beans with water the day before and let st...

Cut the tomatoes in quarters, pour some olive oil on them and put them in the oven on a baking sheet at 350 degrees for one hour.  When they are cooked, cut them in stips. Then put a half-cup ...