Tomato Dumplings
["1 qt. tomatoes (fresh or canned)", "butter", "sugar", "evaporated milk", "basil (optional)", "dumplings", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["Skin tomatoes if fresh.", "Place in large skillet on top burner at medium heat.", "Bring to a boil.", "Add sugar to taste (some days I like less, sometimes more) approximately 1/2 to 3/4 cup.", "Cook until it becomes thick and clear; add lump of butter, size of walnut (about 3 tablespoons).", "Add dumplings and continue to cook until done.", "Add seasonings (salt, pepper and basil).", "Remove from fire and stir in a drizzle of evaporated milk (1/4 to 1/2 cup)."]
["tomatoes", "butter", "sugar", "milk", "basil", "dumplings", "salt"]