Posts tagged: Tomatoes
Sweet!
Tiny tomatoes, fell off my plant, so cute!
Baked Tomatoes with Cheddar Frittata Filling
This is a pretty and delicious dish for breakfast, lunch or a light dinner. It is a quick and EASY warm meal. Recipe can be halved or doubled. Enjoy!
- 4 large firm tomatoes
- 5 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup crumbled, cooked bacon
- 2 tblsp. chopped parsley or chives
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- salt to taste
- 2 kaiser rolls (can use hamburger buns too!)
- 2 tblsp. butter softened
Slice tops off tomatoes and reserve. Scoop out pulp and seeds. Using paper towel, wipe out inside of tomato.
Dice reserved tomato tops and combine with eggs, cheese, green onions, bacon, parsley, pepper and salt. Spoon into prepared tomatoes until 2/3 full.
Place tomatoes on baking sheet, bake on middle rack at 425F oven for 15 minutes or until filling is just set.
Toast and butter rolls. Push down in center of roll to make and indentation. Place cooked tomatoes on the roll and serve. Serves 4.
TWO TRILLION TOMATOES! Wondering what to do with all those garden goodies?
I have an abundant crop this year.. Try this easy recipe.
TOMATO PROVENCAL
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 2 tsp mustard, I prefer djon
- salt and pepper to taste
- cayenne pepper too taste..don’t need much!
- 3 tbl. melted butter
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese..use fresh, not the stuff in the green can. You really will taste a huge difference!
Slice tomatoes in half. Spread with mustard. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, cayenne pepper. Mix bread crumbs, cheese, and melted butter.
Place on baking sheet and bake until the crumbs are golden and tomato is warm.
Serves 4
Summer Sensations….
by my friend Tweed
Grilled Halibut and Fresh Mango Salsa
This is a good and easy recipe for the grill. I love halibut, but other firm white fish could be substituted. The salsa is delicious and colorful.
- 2 cups plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 11/2 diced, peeled fresh mango
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup cilantro or parsley
- 2 tbls. lime juice
- 1 tbls. cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 -6 oz halibut steaks
- 1 tblsp olive oil
In a medium bowl, combine first seven ingredients, garlic and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes
Rub halibut with olive oil, salt and pepper.
Place fish on heated grill, grill approx. 3 minutes on each side or until fish is flaky.
Serve with the mango salsa. Enjoy!
Double Tomato Bruschetta
This is an easy and delicious appetizer. Wonderful with fresh tomatoes and basil. The balsamic vinegar gives it a nice little bite.
- 6 roma tomatoes, chopped. I use whatever tomatoes are ripe in my garden
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 olive oil
- 2 tbls balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 French baguette
- 2 cups shredded mozerella cheese
Preheat oven on broiler setting.
In a large bowl comine tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt and pepper. Let mixture sit for 10 minutes.
Cut the baguette into 3/4 inch slices. On a baking sheet arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. Broil for 1-2 minutes until slightly brown.
Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. Top with mozerella cheese.
Broil for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Enjoy with a glass of Pinot Grigio! Cheers!
Avocado and Corn Salsa
This is a delicious summer alternative to a jar of salsa..Try it!
- 2 small or medium avocadoes, peeled, seeded and finely diced
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels( cooked or roasted briefly)
- 2 medium tomatoes, finely diced
- 2-3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon (or more!) finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced hot chili peppers
- salt to taste
In a medium bowl, gently combine ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
This is a recipe that begs to be doubled, disappears quickly!
I love a traditional caprese salad, tomatoes stacked with mozerella cheese, fresh basil and olive oil/ vinegar. Last night I made a caprese pasta salad, a variation on the original. It was light and delicious! Give it a try…
- 8 oz pasta cooked, rinsed and cooled. I used whole wheat penne
- handful of tomatoes, I used a combo of cherry and heirloom cherry tomatoes
- mozerella cheese, cut in chunks, I used a marinated variety with red peppers and olive oil
- fresh basil, chopped
- Sprinkle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste.
Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Let sit for a few minutes at room temperature. All the flavors mix together. Serve on a bed of greens.
