Article : I was feeling a bit on the lazy side and wanted to make something for dinner that would be quick to prepare. Calzones seemed to fit the bill for this slightly tired food blogger. Sun dried tomatoes are deep red in color. They add a fresh tangy taste and a rich tomato flavor to appetizers, salads, sandwiches, fish dishes, and casseroles. Sun-dried tomatoes have a long history of use in the regional cuisine of the Mediterranean. Tomatoes were originally sun dried due to the absence of refrigeration, freezers and modern ovens. Drying tomatoes in the sun allowed for year round enjoyment. Tomatoes contain Lycopene, a phytochemical and proven antioxidant that fights free radicals in the body. Ounce per ounce sun dried tomatoes have 12 times the amount of Lycopene than a raw tomato! . Ham.