Bread n’ Dance is actually tomato paste sandwiches, so named because they are always served at a dance, or other social event.


Bread ‘n Dance


450g fresh tomatoes or 400g tin of tomatoes

1 onion, finely chopped

1 chilli

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

Cooking oil or butter parsley

2 rashers bacon, finely chopped (omit for a vegetarian version)

1 beaten egg



  1. Heat the oil in a frying pan

  2. Add onions, chilli, bacon and herbs

  3. Fry until soft then add tomatoes with juice, salt and sugar

  4. Using a fork mash tomatoes

  5. Simmer mixture until all the liquid has evaporated and you are left with a thick pulp

  6. Stir in beaten egg until cooked

  7. Remove from heat and cool

  8. Store in the refrigerator

  9. Serve in sandwiches