Garlic Kissed Tomatoes Food

GARLIC AND HERB TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a saute pan large enough to hold all the tomatoes in one layer. Add the garlic to the oil and cook over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, basil, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to loose their firm round shape. Sprinkle with a little fresh chopped basil and parsley and serve hot or at room temperature.

GARLIC-TOMATO TOAST

Steps:

• Brush 6 slices crusty bread on both sides with olive oil; broil until golden. Rub with a garlic clove and the cut side of a tomato. Sprinkle with kosher salt and drizzle with more olive oil.

TOMATOES WITH BUTTERMILK VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first 8 ingredients until blended. Refrigerate, covered, until serving., Just before serving, arrange tomatoes on a platter; drizzle with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with chives.

GARLIC GRILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes in half crosswise.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Peel and crush the garlic.
• Heat the oil in a small frying pan over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and cook until just starting to turn golden brown (1 to 2 minutes).
• Pour garlic and oil into a heatproof bowl.
• Set up the grill and preheat to high.
• When grill is ready, brush some oil on the grill grate.
• Place tomatoes cut side down on the hot grate and grill until nicely browned (3-5 minutes).
• Rotate 45 degrees after 2 minutes to create the crosshatch marks on tomatoes.
• Turn the tomatoes with tongs so they sit with the cut side facing up.
• Spoon the fried garlic into the tomatoes.
• Grill until the bottoms are nicely browned (3-5 minutes).
• Transfer to a serving plate, grate the cheese over the tomatoes, and sprinkle with thyme.
• Serve immediately.

FRIED TOMATOES WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Thoroughly mix the garlic with the pepper, salt, and hot pepper; then stir in the parsley and set aside.
• Heat half the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the slices from 1 tomato to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Turn over and sprinkle the slices with the garlic mixture.
• Continue to cook for another minute, shaking the pan occasionally; then turn the slices over again and cook until they are done, but not mushy.
• Slide the tomato slices onto a plate then repeat with the rest of the oil & tomato slices. Serve immediately after cooking.
• Note: Do not try to cook more than two servings at a time or the tomatoes will end up overcooked.

ROASTED TOMATOES WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place a piece of aluminum foil over a baking sheet.
• Place the tomatoes and garlic into a mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, and toss until evenly coated. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then spread evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake the grape tomatoes in the preheated oven until the skins pop and start to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.