Sun Dried Tomato Parmesan Crisps Food

PARMESAN CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Pour a heaping tablespoon of Parmesan onto a silicone or parchment lined baking sheet and lightly pat down. A silicone baking sheet is highly recommended. Repeat with the remaining cheese, spacing the spoonfuls about a 1/2 inch apart.
• Bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Cool.

PESTO PARMESAN CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400° F.
• Line baking sheet with a cut sheet of parchment paper (or Silpats).
• In a bowl, stir together parmesan cheese (2 cups), pesto (1/4 cup) and diced sun dried tomatoes (2 teaspoons) until combined.
• Place by spoonful onto the lined baking sheet. Mounds should be about 2 inches apart and slightly flattened on top.
• Bake for 5. Crisps will be done as soon as the edges are golden brown. If not done in 5 minutes, check every 2 minutes as they burn easily.
• Once cool, you can take them off the baking sheet. Enjoy!

PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water with a splash of oil to keep it from sticking together. Boil for 12 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain well and allow to cool. Place the pasta in a bowl and add the tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
• For the dressing, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, capers, salt, and pepper in a food processor until almost smooth.
• Pour the dressing over the pasta, sprinkle with the Parmesan and basil, and toss well.

FRESH AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SALAD WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Arrange the tomatoes in a single layer on 4 salad plates; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Scatter the sun-dried tomatoes over the fresh tomato slices; drizzle with oil and vinegar.
• Use a vegetable peeler to shave the cheese over the salad.

CRISPY SEASONED POLENTA SQUARES

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan, bring the water, tomatoes, salt, onion and garlic to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil; slowly whisk in cornmeal. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon for 15-20 minutes or until polenta is thickened and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the pan. Stir in cheese and oregano. Spread into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes., Cut polenta into nine squares. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and milk. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and cilantro. Dip polenta in the egg mixture, then bread crumb mixture. , In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook polenta in oil in batches for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with sour cream.