Fire Roasted Tomato Salad Food

HOW TO MAKE FIRE ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Prepare your tomatoes by slicing them lengthwise in half. Remove as much fluid and as many seeds as possible. You can use a spoon to help you with this process.
• Prepare a grill basket or grill pan with brushed on olive oil. Or, if using the oven method, prepare your pan. Alternatively, if you are using a pan or (baking sheet) you can use aluminum foil with nonstick spray.
• Preheat you oven to 450 or your grill on high if using a grill.
• In a medium bowl, combine together the remaining olive oil with the garlic and seasonings.
• Dip each individual tomato half the bowl, covering the entire piece well and allowing the remaining mixture to drip back into the bowl. Then place the tomato half on the prepared basket or pan with the sliced side up.
• Drizzle any remaining oil mixture over the tomatoes after you are done placing them all on to the prepared basket or pan.
• Grill the tomatoes until they are charred and then allow them to cool before serving (it should take just a few minutes).
• Oven method, roast for 45-50 minutes or until the the tomatoes begin to brown. Allow them to cool before serving.

ROASTED TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F Place the sliced onions in the base of an ovenproof dish and arrange the tomatoes, cut side up, on top of the onions.
• Mix together the garlic, vinegar, oil and seasoning and pour over the tomatoes.
• Roast for 25-30 minutes.
• Stir well half-way through cooking, spooning over the juices.
• When the tomatoes are soft and starting to collapse, remove from the oven and transfer to a serving dish.
• Scatter over the basil and pour any juices over the top.

ROASTED TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Skin the tomatoes, cut a cross at the bottom, pour boiling water over them, leave for up to a minute, drain and slip off their skins.
• Cut them in half and place them, cut side up, in an oiled, approx 16x12 inches, roasting tin.
• Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle evenly over them the garlic and the olive oil.
• Tear the basil leaves in half and put them on the tomatoes, flipping them over so they get some oil.
• Place the tomatoes in the oven and roast them for 45 minutes to an hour depending on your oven (the edges should be slightly blackened) Remove from the oven and cool.
• To serve, transfer them to induvidual or a large serving plate (with their juices) whisk together the oil and the vinegar, drizzle over the tomatoes.
• Have some nice crusty bread on the side.
• Scatter over more basil and the black olives.

HOW TO FIRE ROAST TOMATOES

Steps:

• Slice the tomatoes in half lengthwise (from stem to tip) and brush the cut sides with olive oil. Place the tomatoes cut side down over a medium flame on a gas grill. If using a charcoal grill, place the tomatoes in the middle of the grill over briquettes that are medium-hot.
• When the tomatoes develop dark char marks (about 5 to 8 minutes depending on size and heat of grill). Continue cooking until the skins begin to blacken in spots. Then, remove the tomatoes from the grill, pile them in a bowl, tightly cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
• When the tomatoes are cool enough to handle, peel off the blackened skins and dice the flesh, making sure to reserve the juices.
• Use immediately or pack tomatoes in a freezer proof container with juices.

HERB SEARED SANDDABS WITH WARMED ARUGULA AND FIRE ROASTED TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• To prepare the fish: Trim, rinse, and pat dry sanddab fillets and place in bowl. Mix white wine, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice and gently toss with sanddabs. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes in refrigerator. Mix flour, salt, cracked peppercorns, and fresh herbs together and set aside.
• To roast tomatoes and prepare salad: Seed 2 large fresh tomatoes, slice 1/2-inch thick, baste with olive oil, and grill over open flame. Cool and coarsely chop into 1/2-inch chunks. Mix together tomatoes, arugula, and tri-colored peppers, and set aside. Whisk together 1 cup olive oil, vinegar and honey, add salt and pepper, to taste. Heat dressing slowly in small saucepan and keep warm.
• To cook the fish: Dredge marinated fillets in flour-herb mixture to coat completely. Brown butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and saute fillets for about 2 minutes per side. Remove from pan to individual serving plates and keep warm.
• To serve: Toss salad with warmed dressing, arrange on top of sanddabs. Spoon small amount of remaining dressing around plate and garnish with lemon slices. Serve immediately.

FIRE ROASTED TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Saute garlic and onion lightly in olive oil.
• Remove from pan and place in blender with tomatoes; blend and set aside.
• In same pan as onion mixture was cooked, crumble and saute Italian sausage til browned.
• Add tomato mixture and 8oz can of sauce and water to pan.
• Salt and pepper to taste and add chopped basil.
• Simmer for 30 minutes; add to pasta and enjoy!
• Note: Be careful how much salt you add - the sausage is salty also.

FIRE-ROASTED TOMATO AND BREAD SALAD WITH SPICY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush 2 tablespoons oil over cut sides of tomatoes. Grill tomatoes, cut side down, just until grill marks show but tomatoes are still slightly firm, about 2 minutes. Turn tomatoes over; grill 2 minutes longer. Transfer to baking sheet. Cool slightly. Brush 2 tablespoons oil over both sides of bread slices. Grill until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to sheet with tomatoes. Cool slightly.
• Whisk vinegar, chipotle chili and garlic in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in remaining 4 tablespoons oil. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
• Cut grilled tomatoes into 3/4-inch pieces. Cut bread into 1/2-inch pieces. Combine tomatoes, bread and onion in large bowl. Toss to blend. Let stand until bread absorbs most of tomato juices, about 30 minutes. Add vinaigrette and cilantro and toss to blend. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA WITH FIRE ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place tomato halves, cut sides up, in foil-lined 15 x 10 inch pan which has been sprayed with no stick cooking spray.
• Mix 1/4 cup of the olive oil, minced garlic, spiced sea salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Spoon over tomatoes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
• Bake in pre-heated 400 degree F oven 45 to 60 minutes or until tomatoes are soft and browned on top.
• Place 1/2 of the roasted tomatoes and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in large bowl. Coarsely mash tomatoes.
• Add pasta and remaining roasted tomatoes; toss to mix well.
• Add Italian sausage (if using); toss to mix well.
• Sprinkle with additional spiced sea salt, if desired.
• Serve with fresh parmesan cheese sprinkled on top and a warm hearty bread and green salad.

FIRE ROASTED TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Wash and quarter tomatoes.
• Peel garlic and cut in half.
• Toss first 5 ingredients together.
• Place on foil on medium- hot grill.
• Cook until tomatoes are soft and browning, turning to insure even cooking.
• Remove from grill, Pour into bowl.
• Top with chopped herbs
• Sprinkle vinegar over mixture.
• Serve warm.