Stuffed Cherry Tomato Tapas Food

STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Make an "X" in the top of each tomato, cutting two-thirds of the way to the bottom. Scoop out pulp with the tip of a knife. Drain tomatoes, upside down, on a paper towel. Combine filling ingredients in small bowl. Stuff tomatoes with filling. Keep refrigerated until serving. If desired, garnish with chives for flower stems.

STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Slice off the top 1/4 inch of each tomato, then scoop out and discard some of the core using a melon baller or small spoon. Cut a thin sliver off the bottom of the tomatoes so they will sit flat. Put the tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with the olive oil, red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, then stand them up and press a cube of feta about halfway inside each one. Broil until the cheese is browned and slightly soft, about 2 minutes.
• Mix the olive paste with 1 tablespoon water and dot all over a serving plate. Arrange the broiled tomatoes on the plate; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Scatter the mint on top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

STUFFED CHERRY TOMATO TAPAS

Steps:

• Place the olives in a food processor and process until finely chopped.
• Add the remaining tapenade ingredients and process until olives are minced.
• With a sharp knife, cut off a thin slice from the top and bottom of each tomato and discard.
• Scoop out the juice and seeds from each tomato leaving the a shell, then spoon some of the tapenade into each shell.
• To serve - transfer to a serving platter and garnish with the parsley. Serve cold.

STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Using a paring knife, remove divot from bottom side of each tomato. In a food processor, combine cilantro leaves, garlic, nuts and Parmesan and process. Add mayonnaise and process until smooth. Fill a small plastic baggy with cilantro mixture and snip off 1 corner of the bag. Fill each tomato by squeezing bag. Serve chilled.

CHERRY TOMATOES STUFFED WITH MARINATED FETA

Steps:

• Toss cubed feta, oil, shallot, and oregano in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cut 12 tomatoes crosswise in half. Scoop out tomato pulp with melon baller or small spoon. Place tomatoes, cut side up, on serving plate. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Stuff hollowed cherry tomatoes with marinated feta. Slide in olive half alongside cheese. Drizzle with additional olive oil. DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• 1. Scoop out and discard pulp of cherry tomatoes. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain.
• 2. In a food processor, combine the cream, mozzarella cheese, basil and garlic, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended.
• 3. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Fill with cheese mixture.
• 4. Turn tomato halves over; drizzle with vinegar. Pipe cheese mixture into tomatoes. Refrigerate until serving.

CUCUMBER-STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out and discard pulp; invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. , In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth; stir in the cucumber, onion and dill. Spoon into tomatoes. Refrigerate until serving.

BLT BITES (STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES)

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off of each tomato top.
• Scoop out the insides and drain upside-down on a paper towel.
• In a small bowl combine all other ingredients.
• Spoon the mixture into the tomatoes.
• Chill and serve.
• Oh boy, are they good and pretty too!

STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• De-stem the tomatoes and hollow them out. My 1/8 teaspoon works the best for me.
• Cut a small slice from the bottom so they sit flat and don't roll away.
• Mix the rest of the ingredients.
• Fill each hollow tomato with tuna mix.