Pan Roasted Tomatoes With Quick Balsamic Jam Food

BALSAMIC ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Place tomato slices on baking sheet. Brush with balsamic dressing and sprinkle Parmesan over tops. Top with chopped basil. Roast for 15 minutes. Serve hot.

QUICK ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Halve the tomatoes crosswise. Lay the tomatoes cut-side up on a baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cut each thyme sprig in half crosswise and place half a sprig on each tomato. Roast until the tomatoes are tender and beginning to brown, about 20 minutes.
• Transfer the tomatoes to a plate and season with additional salt and pepper and serve.

TOMATO JAM

Steps:

• Score an X in the bottom of 3 pounds of tomatoes and cook in boiling water for about 30 seconds. Drain, transfer to a bowl of ice water, then peel and dice. Combine the tomatoes with 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup light brown sugar and 2 tablespoons cider vinegar in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon each ground coriander and cumin and the juice of 1 lemon. Cook, stirring, until thick, about 1 hour; let cool. Serve with cheese and crackers.

PAN ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add next 7 ingredients and fry until tomatoes are shrivelled, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in balsamic vinegar and serve.