Grilled Tomatoes With Fresh Oregano Food

GRILLED TOMATOES WITH OREGANO

Steps:

• Preheat broiler to high
• Core tomatoes and slice them in half
• Place tomatoes in a baking dish large enough to hold tomato halves cut-side up. Insert 2 slivers of garlic in each. Sprinkle each half with chopped oregano, olive oil, salt and pepper
• Place tomatoes under broiler for about 5 minutes

GRILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Drizzle the olive oil over the cut sides of the tomatoes, and sprinkle with garlic, salt, and black pepper.
• Place tomatoes, cut sides up, onto the preheated grill, and grill until the tomatoes start to sizzle and show blackened grill marks, about 4 minutes. Flip the tomatoes over and grill until the garlic turns golden brown, about 3 more minutes.

GRILLED TOMATOES WITH OREGANO AND LEMON

Steps:

• Heat a grill to medium-high. In a small bowl, combine garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Halve tomatoes crosswise and brush cut sides with 2 tablespoons oil. Place, cut side down, on grill. Grill until lightly charred, about 4 minutes. With a metal spatula, flip tomatoes and grill until skins blister and begin to char, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer tomatoes to a serving platter, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with oregano-lemon oil. Serve tomatoes warm or at room temperature.

OREGANO-MARINATED TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Toss tomatoes, oil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Let sit, tossing occasionally, until juicy and deeply flavored, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.

GRILLED TOMATO WITH FRESH CORN

Steps:

• Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper., Brush corn with 1 tablespoon oil. Grill, covered, over medium heat 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned, turning occasionally. Grill tomato slices 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned., Cool corn slightly. Cut corn from cobs; transfer to a small bowl. Stir in green onion, parsley, olives, capers, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest and remaining oil., Serve corn mixture over tomatoes; sprinkle with cheese. If desired, serve with baguette slices.

GRILLED TOMATOES WITH FRESH OREGANO

Steps:

• Heat grill over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour vinaigrette into a large shallow dish. Place tomatoes, cut side down, in dish. Let marinate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Place tomatoes on grill, cut side down, and reserve marinade. Grill tomatoes until charred, about 3 minutes per side. Return grilled tomatoes to the vinaigrette. Let marinate again at room temperature until ready to serve.

GRILLED STEAKS WITH MARINATED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first 11 ingredients until blended. Place tomatoes in a 13x9-in. dish; pour beer mixture over top. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. , Meanwhile, mix rub seasonings; rub over steaks. Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 8-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand 5 minutes before cutting each steak into thirds., Place steaks on a platter. Top with tomatoes; drizzle with any remaining beer mixture.

GRILLED SEA BASS WITH OREGANO AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Prepare BBQ (medium-high heat).
• Mix 2 tablespoons oil and half of minced garlic in small bowl.
• Brush garlic oil on both sides of fish.
• Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add mushrooms and remaining garlic, sauté 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and next 6 ingredients.
• Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 5 minutes to blend flavors.
• Season sauce with salt and pepper.
• Remove from heat.
• Cover and keep warm.
• Grill fish just until opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side.
• Transfer to plates.
• Top with sauce and serve.
• Note: times don't include BBQ heating. Also, times are approximate.

CHARRED HEIRLOOM TOMATOES WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Arrange tomatoes, cut side up, on rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then 1 1/2 tablespoons each oregano and thyme leaves. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons oil. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush grill rack with oil. Place tomatoes, cut side up, on rack. Cook until bottoms are charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn tomatoes over and grill just to sear, about 1 minute. Turn cut side up onto platter. Sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon each oregano and thyme, then drizzle with more oil, if desired. Serve warm.

GRILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Wash the tomatoes. Cut them in half.
• Mix together the basil, oregano, pepper, parsley. (and garlic if you are using the dried stuff).
• On the cut surface of the tomatoes, sprinkle the herb mixture(add the garlic now if using fresh).
• Sprinkle the feta cheese on top and top with the grated cheese if using.
• Place on a preheated to low temperature grill or in toaster oven.
• Grill or cook for about 10 - 15 minutes. Using tongs, carefully remove the tomatoes onto a plate. (They will be soft, so be gentle so as not to squish them!).
• An alternative cooking method is to loosely cover them with foil to make removal from the grill a bit easier. I wrap the foil up around the tomato so it has a "handle" at the top.

BAKED TOMATOES OREGANO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
• Place tomato slices close together in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese, bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and oregano. Drizzle with olive oil.
• Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is lightly toasted.