Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes Appetizer 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.

CHERRY TOMATOES STUFFED WITH PESTO

Steps:

• To make the pesto, turn on a food processor fitted with the steel blade, and drop in the garlic. When it is chopped and adhering to the sides of the bowl, stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Add the basil, pumpkin seeds or pine nuts, salt, pepper and olive oil to the food processor, and process until smooth and creamy. Add the Parmesan, and pulse until well combined. You can also use a mortar and pestle. Add the basil leaves gradually, and mash with the pestle. Add the pumpkin seeds or pine nuts, garlic, salt and pepper. Mash to a paste with the basil. Work in the olive oil and the Parmesan.
• Using a paring knife, cut thin slices from the tops of the cherry tomatoes. Use a grapefruit spoon or small spoon to scoop the seeds and flesh from the center of each tomato. Lightly salt the hollowed out tomatoes if desired, and place them, cut side down, on a rack to drain for 15 minutes. Fill with the pesto, arrange on a platter and serve. Refrigerate or freeze any excess pesto.

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.

BACON-STUFFED CHERRY TOMATO APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Cut tops off tomatoes; discard tops. Scoop out seeds from tomatoes; place tomatoes, cut sides down, on paper towels to drain.
• Meanwhile, combine bacon, dressing, cheese and onions. Refrigerate 30 min.
• Spoon bacon mixture into tomatoes.

EASIEST STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES APPETIZER

Steps:

• Cut and discard a small slice from bottom of each cherry tomato to make the tomato sit level.
• scoop out pulp with a melon baller making a tiny cup or well in the tomato sprinkle cup with salt and pepper to taste.
• stuff cups with Mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, drizzle with oil and top with one piece of sliced basil for presentation.
• Serve on a platter.

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.

PICKLED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Pierce the bottom of each cherry tomato with a skewer. In a large bowl, place tomatoes, garlic, peppercorns and mustard seed. In a saucepan, bring water, vinegar, salt and sugar to a simmer until sugar and salt dissolves. Pour over tomatoes; cover. Let stand 2 hours. Transfer to jars, if desired; seal tightly. Refrigerate 48 hours before serving and up to 1 month.

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!

CHERRY TOMATOES STUFFED WITH AVOCADO

Steps:

• Cut thin slices from the tops of the cherry tomatoes. With a small melon ball cutter, scoop out and discard the seeds and pulp. Sprinkle the insides of the shells lightly with sugar and salt and invert the shells on paper towels to drain for at least 30 minutes.
• In a bowl, mash avocados with sour cream, parsley, lime juice, lemon juice, chives, 1/4 tsp. salt, hot pepper sauce, and 1/4 tsp sugar.
• Using a small knife, fill the tomato shells with avocado mixture. Arrange the tomatoes on a serving dish and serve them chilled.