Green Grape Tomato Appetizer Food

TOMATO TULIPS

Steps:

• 1. Separate cooked yolks from egg whites;refrigerate yolks for later in recipe. --- In a large bowl, combine the first nine(9) ingredients and the chopped egg whites only.
• 2. Mix thoroughly to blend. Add additional mayonnaise and half and half , only if needed. Mixture should be moldable. --- Spray mixing bowl lightly with cooking spray , sized just large enough to hold filling completely to the top. Place potato mixture into bowl, making sure to pack firmly. Cover and refrigerate until ready to fill the tomatoes.
• 3. Making tulips: Use elongated (oval shape) large grape tomatoes. Cut a tomato crosswise, but not to the very bottom. Remove the flesh out of each tomato and put some salad inside. Sprinkle a little grated egg yolk in center tops. Make the tulip stems out of green onion tops. Add some dill as greenery. Put a bow around your bouquet.

ROASTED GRAPE TOMATOES

Steps:

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and pre-heat the oven to 425°F.
• Rinse the grape tomatoes, place them on a baking sheet, add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss them well to make sure the tomatoes are well coated. Arrange the tomatoes in a single layer.
• Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, stirring once after 10 minutes. Tomatoes are ready when they burst and become caramelized.

GREEN GRAPE TOMATO APPETIZER

Steps:

• Stem 8 ounces Green Grape or other cherry tomatoes; cut in half lengthwise.
• If needed, trim a little off rounded side so tomatoes sit stably.
• Mound about 1/2 teaspoon chèvre on each cut side.
• Sprinkle with fresh-ground pepper to taste.