Herb Crusted Tomatoes Sweet Peas Food

ASPARAGUS, PEAS, AND TOMATOES WITH HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the butter, chives, parsley, freshly ground pepper, and salt; mix well. Transfer the herb butter to a 12-inch-long piece of plastic wrap and roll it into a log. Twist the ends of the plastic wrap to seal. Refrigerate the herb butter until firm, at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
• In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the asparagus and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the peas and garlic, and sauté until the asparagus and peas are just tender, about 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes, and red pepper flakes to taste, and sauté for 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large platter.
• Slice chilled herb butter into 1/2-inch-thick disks; serve with warm vegetables.

FISH PACKETS WITH SNAP PEAS, TOMATOES, AND HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix butter, herbs, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a small bowl.
• Fold parchment sheets in half and use scissors to cut halves into 4 large hearts. Unfold and place parchment hearts open on a work surface. Spoon 1 Tbsp. herb butter in the center of one half of each heart, then divide snap peas, tomatoes, and garlic evenly into small piles over butter. Lay fish over vegetables, then top with 1 Tbsp. herb butter; season each with 1/8 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. Fold parchment over and crimp edges tightly to form a sealed packet.
• Transfer packets to 2 large rimmed baking sheets, arranging in a single layer. Bake until just cooked through and a tester inserted through parchment slides through fish easily, about 13 minutes. Carefully cut open packets (steam will escape). Top with basil.
• Do Ahead
• Butter can be made 3 days ahead; cover and chill. Fish packets can be assembled 4 hours ahead; chill. Let sit at room temperature 15 minutes before cooking.

HERB ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to broil.
• In a large bowl, mix together the herbs, garlic, pepper, salt and olive oil. Add halved tomatoes and toss well. Arrange the seasoned tomatoes, flesh side up, on a half sheet tray lined with parchment. Sprinkle liberally with the Parmesan. Put under the broiler until the cheese is browned and melted, and the tomatoes have caramelized, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and serve.

HERBED PEAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add peas and green onions; cook and stir until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

ROASTED CHERRY TOMATO AND FRESH HERB BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix tomatoes, 1/4 cup oil, shallots, vinegar, and crushed red pepper in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Roast uncovered until tomatoes are very tender and juicy, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons marjoram. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Brush cut surface of each bread half lightly with additional oil. Arrange bread, cut side up, on baking sheet. Distribute about 1 cup tomato mixture over each bread half. Bake until bread is crusty, about 10 minutes. Transfer to cutting board. Sprinkle with additional marjoram and freshly ground black pepper. Cut bread into squares and serve.

RED, JUICY, HERB-FRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together basil, thyme, salt, and white pepper. Mix in 5 teaspoons olive oil to make a spreadable paste. Spread paste on cut side of each tomato half.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in small skillet over medium-low heat. Place tomatoes herb-side down in skillet, and cover. Simmer for 5 minutes; tomatoes should be hot but not stewed. Serve immediately.