Tomato compote is a

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es. In the

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, it has been prepared at least since 1876, when it appeared in the ''Little Dinners'' cookbook by Mary Hooper (1829–1904). The main ingredient can be roasted, sauteed, or boiled tomatoes.

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{{Reflist Tomato dishes American cuisine

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