Tomato Onion Pie Food

TOMATO PIE

Steps:

• Arrange the tomato and onion slices in a single layer on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 1 to 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate and crimp the edges. Prick the bottom and sides with a fork. Line the crust with aluminum foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until the edges of the crust are just golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the foil and weights and continue to bake until the bottom of the crust is dry and brown, another 15 to 20 minutes. Cool completely.
• Mix together the Cheddar, mozzarella and mayonnaise in a medium bowl. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few cracks of black pepper.
• Transfer the tomatoes and onions to a dry paper towel and pat dry. Liberally season the tomatoes with cracked black pepper. Arrange a third of the tomatoes in a single layer in the pie crust, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle a third of the basil over the tomatoes and top with a third of the onions. Repeat twice with the remaining tomatoes, basil and onions. Spread the mayonnaise mixture over the top of the onions.
• Bake until the topping is golden brown and bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely. Garnish with basil leaves. Serve at room temperature.

TOMATO AND ONION PIE

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small pan, and cook the onion for about 5 minutes or until softened.
• Add the brown sugar and cook over a low heat for a further 10 minutes or until well softened and caramelized.
• Meanwhile, use the extra butter to generously grease a 6 cup casserole dish.
• Place 1/3 breadcrumbs on base.
• Season with a sprinkle of the Italian herbs and salt and pepper. Place half the halved tomatoes over the crumbs.
• Cover with all the caramelized onion and a further 1/3 of the crumbs.
• Season again, and then add the remaining tomato halves.
• Top with the remain 1/3 crumbs, season again, and then use the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to dot across the top.
• Bake in a moderate oven for about 30 minutes, or until cooked through and browned on top.

CHEESY VIDALIA ONION AND TOMATO PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Roll out the pie crust on a lightly floured surface to fit a deep 9 or 10-inch pie pan. Place the pastry in the pie pan and crimp edges decoratively. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, then line with aluminum foil. Fill with pie weights and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges. Remove foil and pie weights, and return to the oven for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack to cool. Crack the egg in a small bowl, reserving yolk for the filling, separately. Lightly beat the egg white with a fork, then brush the surface of pie crust with a light coating of egg white and allow to cool.
• Slice the tomatoes, discarding the stem and root ends, into 1/4-inch slices and lightly season with the salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle about 1/3 of the bread crumbs in the bottom of the pie crust. In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise with the reserved egg yolk and stir until smooth. Place a layer of tomatoes in the bottom of the piecrust over the breadcrumbs, using about half of the tomatoes, then top with half of the sliced onions. Drizzle with half of the mayonnaise mixture, half of the thyme and basil, half of the fontina and half of the mozzarella cheeses. Top with half of the remaining breadcrumbs then top with the remaining tomato slices, remaining onions, remaining fontina and mozzarella, remaining mayonnaise mixture, and remaining thyme and basil. Top with the remaining bread crumbs and drizzle with the olive oil. cover with the Parmesan cheese, place in the oven and bake until bubbly hot and golden brown, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
• 2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
• In the bowl of a food processor combine flour, Essence, salt, and butter and process until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. While the motor is running, add water in increments until dough comes together to form a ball. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and shape into a flat disc. Refrigerate overnight or at least one hour.
• Remove from refrigerator and roll out on a lightly floured surface to desired shape and thickness.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, Published by William Morrow, 1993.

LAYERED TOMATO & ONION PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180 degrees celcius.
• In a round, deep baking dish splinkle a layer of blended bread crumbs on the bottom, followed by a layer of tomato then a layer of onion. Sprinkle a bit of salt and pepper on top.
• Repeat step 2 until you get to the top of the dish. Finish with a 1cm layer of breadcrumbs. Put the tbs of butter in the middle ontop of the breadcrumbs.
• Put in oven. Cook for approximately 20-30 minutes. Pie is cooked when tomato and onion have gone soft and breadcrumbs ontop are crispy.
• Enjoy.

TOMATO ONION CHEDDAR PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll out pie crust and sprinkle with parmesan and cayenne. Cover crust with a sheet of wax paper and press cheese and cayenne into crust by hand or with a rolling pin. Place pie crust into a 9 inch pie plate and crimp edges. In a small bowl stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, basil and salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese in bottom. Top with 1/3 of the tomatoes and scallions. Sprinkle with more cheese and drizzle on 1/3 of mayonnaise mixture. Continue to layer tomatoes, scallions, cheese and mayonnaise and finish with cheese on top. Bake for 30-40 minutes until crust is golden and pie is bubbly. Allow pie to cool for 30 minutes. The pie will be easier to slice when it has completely cooled.

TOMATO ONION PIE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Crumble nine bacon strips; set remaining strips aside. Place the bread crumbs in a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Layer with half of the tomatoes, onions, crumbled bacon and cheese. Top with the remaining tomatoes, onions and crumbled bacon., In a bowl, beat the eggs, salt and pepper; pour over the top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Top with reserved bacon strips. Arrange additional tomato slices around the edge if desired. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers.

TOMATO PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Blind bake the pie crust, so it is not soggy.
• Place the tomatoes in a colander in the sink in 1 layer.
• Sprinkle with salt and allow to drain for 10 minutes or longer, if you don't the pie will fall apart.
• Layer the tomato slices, basil and onion in pie shell.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Combine the grated cheeses and mayonnaise together.
• Spread mixture on top of the tomatoes and bake for 30 minutes until lightly browned.
• To serve: cut into slices and serve warm.

CRUNCHY BAKED TOMATO & ONION GRATIN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Heat half the oil in a pan and gently soften the onions and garlic for 15-20 mins until really soft and sticky but not browned. Put the onions, tomatoes (halve the large ones), herbs, sugar and breadcrumbs in a baking dish, season well and toss together.
• Drizzle with the remaining oil, scatter with a few more herb sprigs and bake for 1 hr until going golden on top and the tomatoes are juicy.

BAKED POTATOES AND ONION PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a buttered 13x9 inch baking dish, place 1/3 of the potatoes and 1/3 of the onions; sprinkle with salt and pepper and dot with 1/3 of the butter.
• Do this twice more.
• Cover and bake for 45 minutes or until tender.
• Uncover and bake until top is lightly browned.
• Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes.
• Loosen around edge and invert on a heat-proof platter.
• Sprinkle cheese and cayenne on top and return to oven to brown cheese.

TOMATO ONION QUICHE

Steps:

• Cut pastry sheet in half. Repackage and refrigerate one half for another use. On a lightly floured surface, roll out remaining half into an 8-in. circle. Transfer to a 7-in. pie plate; flute edges., Layer half of the mozzarella cheese, onion and tomatoes in pastry. Top with mushrooms; layer with remaining mozzarella cheese, onion and tomatoes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, cream, mustard and herbs; pour over top., Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

BACON ONION TOMATO PIE

Steps:

• 1. Prick pie shell with fork and bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.
• 2. Fry bacon. Cook till tender. Drain, set aside.
• 3. Peel and slice tomatoes to fill bottom of pie shell.
• 4. Sprinkle with chopped onion and salt and pepper.
• 5. Layer more tomatoes, salt and pepper (again).
• 6. Mix mayo, bacon and cheese and milk.
• 7. Spoon on top and pat down to cover tomatoes.
• 8. Sprinkle with Ritz crackers mixed with melted butter
• 9. Sprinkle Scallions on top.
• 10. Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

TOMATO AND ONION TART

Steps:

• In a large heavy skillet cook onions with salt to taste in oil, covered, over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 20 minutes. Remove lid and cook onions, stirring occasionally, until golden and any liquid evaporates. Remove skillet from heat to cool onions slightly.
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• On a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin roll dough into a 14-inch round (about 1/8 inch thick). Fold round in half and transfer to a 12-inch tart pan with a removable fluted rim or a 12-inch quiche dish. Unfold dough, easing to fit, and trim overhang to 3/4 inch. Fold overhang toward center and press against side of pan or dish. Spread onion mixture over dough and top with cheese. Arrange tomato wedges and olives in concentric circles over cheese and season with salt and pepper.
• Bake tart in middle of oven 1 hour, or until pastry is golden, and cool on a rack. Remove rim of pan if necessary.
• Serve tart warm or at room temperature.

VIDALIA TOMATO PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a mixing bowl, toss tomatoes, onion, basil, and salt.
• Spoon mixture into crust.
• Sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
• In a small bowl, stir together cheese, mayonnaise, and garlic powder.
• Spread mixture over pie to edges.
• Bake, uncovered, at 400°F for 25-35 minutes or until golden brown.

FRESH TOMATO PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake the pastry shell for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned.
• Slice onion and place in the bottom of pastry shell. Slice tomatoes and arrange over onions. Add black pepper to taste.
• In a medium bowl, combine mozzarella, parmesan and mayonnaise. Spread this mixture evenly over tomatoes.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Once cooked, garnish with fresh herbs.