Name: Oven-Dried Tomatoes
Ingredients: About 12 medium Roma tomatoes (2 pounds); 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional as needed; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves; 6 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sugar

_Editor's note: This recipe is from chef Wolfgang Puck.

This recipe originally accompanied Black and Green Olive Tapenade._

For the best and tastiest result, these should be prepared when the tomatoes are in their prime. The recipe can be doubled or tripled if desired.

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