====== Peel Tomatoes ======

  - Remove any stickers and wash the tomato thoroughly.
  - Remove the stem with a paring knife. And cut a shallow X on the bottom of the tomato. This will make peeling much easier.
  - Fill a big bowl with ice water and set it aside. Place a pot of water on the stove and bring it to a boil. 
  - Drop the tomato into the boiling water. You can add several at a time. Remove them after 30 seconds or when the skin begins to peel and put them into the bowl of ice water.
  - Let the tomatoes sit in the ice bath for 5 minutes.
  - Once the tomatoes have chilled, remove them from the ice water. The tomatoes should still be very firm, with the skin wrinkled and coming off the flesh.
  - Peel the skins off with your hands.
  - If the skin is stubborn, use a small sharp paring knife to remove the pieces that won’t budge, being careful not to squeeze the tomato. 

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