Tango Tomatoes Food

TACO TOMATOES

Steps:

• For the beef taco mix: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the scallions and garlic. Stir and cook briefly, 30 to 60 seconds, then add the ground beef. Break the beef up and cook until it is totally browned, 3 to 4 minutes, then drain most of the fat. Add the taco seasoning, salt, salsa and hot sauce, then stir to combine. Add 1/4 cup hot water and stir. Cook for 3 to 4 more minutes to thicken.
• To serve: While the beef taco mixture cooks, place the tomatoes on a cutting board, with the tops facing down. Using a sharp knife, cut the tops of each into 6 wedges, making sure to not cut all the way through to the bottoms. Gently pull the tomato wedges apart, opening up the centers so they can be filled.
• Taste and adjust the beef taco mix as needed. Fill each tomato with the mix, then top each with lettuce, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, jalapenos and hot sauce. Garnish with the lime wedges.

SALMON & MELTING CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium (10-inch) saute pan. Add the onion and saute over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until very tender but not browned. Add the garlic and saute for 1 more minute. Stir in the tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid evaporates and the tomato sauce thickens slightly. Off the heat, stir in the vinegar and basil.
• Meanwhile, place a large (12-inch) cast-iron pan over high heat for 5 minutes. Brush the salmon all over with olive oil, sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper, and place it skin side up in the pan. Cook the fish for 3 to 4 minutes without moving them, until browned. Turn the salmon skin side down with a small metal spatula and transfer the pan to the oven for 8 minutes. (The salmon will not be completely cooked through.) Remove the fish to a serving platter, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
• Reheat the tomatoes, season to taste, and serve hot, warm, or at room temperature along with the salmon.

TANGO SALAD

Steps:

• Toss salad greens, cucumber, tomatoes, red onions, olives, and croutons with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette. Evenly distribute salmon on the top of salad and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
• Place the lime juice, vinegar, and egg in a blender. Run on low and slowly drizzle in the oil and honey until the mixture is slightly thick. Add salt and pepper and refrigerate for 12 hours before serving.

TANGO STUFFED TOMATOES (SOUTH AMERICAN CUISINE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cut off top third of each tomato. Scoop out seeds, juice and pulp from and discard. Set tomato "shell" aside to stuff later.
• Chop tomato top up and set aside.
• In medium nonstick skillet, saute chorizo in olive oil, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
• When browned all over, add onion to skillet and cook until soft, stirring frequently.
• Add garlic, celery, and poblano pepper and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring to combine well.
• Add reserved chopped tomato tops, salt, and pepper and stir for another minute.
• Remove skillet from heat. Mix in 2 tablespoons cilantro, bread crumbs, and pepper jack cheese.
• Using a large spoon, stuff mixture into tomatoes, packing down firmly.
• Top with Parmesan and place tomatoes in oiled baking dish.
• Bake until heated through and cheese turns golden, approximately 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon of cilantro and serve.