Stacked Tomatoes With Tarragon Infused Oil Food

SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATOES AND TARRAGON

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, halve tomatoes lengthwise. Squeeze gently to remove most of seeds; discard seeds. Chop tomatoes into 1/2-inch pieces, and transfer to a bowl; set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-low. Add shallots; cook until golden, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Stir in tomatoes until coated with oil; season generously with salt and pepper.
• Cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain; return to pot. Pour tomato mixture over pasta; add tarragon and Parmesan. Toss to combine. Divide among four bowls; top with additional Parmesan, if desired.

HEIRLOOM TOMATOES WITH TARRAGON

Steps:

• Cut the large tomatoes in thick slices and the small ones in wedges. Arrange the tomatoes on a platter and sprinkle generously with sea salt.
• Drizzle red wine vinegar all over the tomatoes.
• Using scissors, clip the tarragon leaves over the salad, sprinkle with pepper and drizzle with more red wine vinegar. Allow to sit for 10 minutes and serve at room temperature.

STACKED TOMATOES WITH TARRAGON INFUSED OIL

Steps:

• Heat oil and add garlic, tarragon bring to a sizzle and turn heat off. Let sit for 30 minutes.
• Add pepper and vinegar.
• In a container with a top, place the zucchini and onions pour the dressing over it. Marinade for 30 minutes.
• Remove zucchini and onions placing on a plate.
• To the marinade add the tapenade and give a shake.
• On four serving plates start to layer.
• By first placing the largest tomato, sprinkle of dressing, next layer avocado slices dividing all of the avocado on each of four plates.
• Then place the next largest slice of tomato over the avocado drizzle with a touch of dressing.
• Top each stack with the next largest tomato slice, then with zucchini slices to cover tomato.
• Top with the next largest tomato and top with onion slices.
• Finishing by topping the smallest of the tomato slices.
• Garnish with cheese. The cheese can also go in between each layer if desired.
• Drizzle the remaining dressing over the stacks.
• Place one sprig of tarragon into each stack for a beautiful presentation.