Tomato Terrine Food

TOMATO TERRINE

Steps:

• Drain the tomatoes from oil, remove cores and discard skin. In a sauté pan, heat to a boil 2 cups of tomato water with the lemongrass and thyme. Off the heat, stir in the gelatin, then the vinegar. Add the tomatoes to the water, then place the pan in a bowl of ice to cool.
• When the liquid begins to set, lay tomatoes, cut side up, in a plastic wrap-lined terrine or loaf pan. Continue filling until you've used all the tomatoes. Pour a thin layer of tomato water over the tomatoes. Refrigerate overnight. To serve, unmold and slice with a bread knife.

TOMATO TERRINE

Steps:

• Bring first 8 ingredients and 3 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until stock yields 1 1/2 cups, about 15 minutes. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large measuring cup. Strain stock, discarding solids. Cover; keep hot.
• Set a fine-mesh strainer over another measuring cup. Cut each peeled tomato into 4 wedges. Place wedges, cut side up, on a work surface. Cut away seeds and pulp from tomato and transfer to strainer. Place filleted tomatoes on a double layer of paper towels to drain; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Pat tomatoes with more paper towels. Let stand for 30 minutes.
• Press on seeds to yield 1/2 cup tomato juice. Sprinkle gelatin over juice; let stand for 10 minutes to soften. Add to hot stock; whisk vigorously to dissolve gelatin. Stir in 1/4 cup chives, vinegar, and kosher salt to taste.
• Spray 1 loaf pan with nonstick spray; line with plastic wrap, allowing for a 3" overhang on each side. Smooth plastic to remove wrinkles. Pour 1/2 cup stock into pan. Chill until set, about 40 minutes. Arrange 1 layer of tomatoes in pan, pressing down gently, then drizzle 2 tablespoons stock mixture over. Repeat layering with remaining tomatoes and stock. Pour remaining stock over to fill pan. Cover terrine with plastic wrap. Place on a small rimmed baking sheet.
• Place second loaf pan on top of terrine. Weigh down terrine by placing 2-3 small canned goods in top pan (some of liquid mixture in bottom pan may spill out). Chill terrine until set, about 6 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.
• Uncover terrine; invert onto a platter. Remove pan and plastic wrap. Slice terrine; transfer to plates. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with chives and sea salt.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO TERRINE

Steps:

• Make vegetable broth:
• Core tomatoes and cut a shallow X in bottom of each, then blanch tomatoes in boiling water 10 seconds. Transfer with a slotted spoon to an ice bath to stop cooking.
• Peel tomatoes using tip of a small paring knife, reserving skins. With tomatoes standing on stem ends, cut off outer layer of flesh (follow curve of tomato) from each side, leaving seedy interior and reserving flesh and interior (with juices) separately.
• Make gelatin mixture:
• Very lightly oil terrine, then line long sides and bottom with a sheet of plastic wrap, smoothing any wrinkles and allowing at least 2 inches of overhang on each side.
• Whisk gelatin into cooled 1/2 cup broth and let stand 5 minutes for gelatin to soften. Add to hot broth, stirring until gelatin has dissolved. Put gelatin mixture in a metal bowl and quick-chill by setting bowl in an ice bath and stirring occasionally until cool.
• Stir herbs into cooled gelatin mixture and continue to stir (in ice bath) until it has a syrupy consistency.
• Assemble terrine:
• Pour enough gelatin mixture into terrine to come 1/4 inch up sides. Put terrine in freezer 10 minutes to set gelatin.
• Completely cover set gelatin with a layer of tomato, rounded sides down. Pour a little of cooled (but not set) gelatin mixture over tomatoes to just cover them. Continue layering tomatoes and gelatin mixture. (Work quickly to keep gelatin mixture from setting; if it begins to set, remelt over barely simmering water, then quick-chill in ice bath, stirring gently, until syrupy.) Pour a final layer of gelatin mixture over top, letting it seep into spaces between tomatoes (make sure gelatin mixture covers tomatoes).
• Pour any remaining gelatin mixture into a shallow bowl and chill separately. Gently push down on surface of terrine to make sure there aren't any air pockets, then chill in refrigerator, covered, at least 8 hours.
• Run a thin knife along short sides (ends) of terrine, then invert onto a cutting board or a platter, gently pulling on plastic overhang to help unmold (discard plastic wrap). Carefully slice terrine with an electric knife or a very sharp thin knife, using a metal spatula to hold outside of each slice steady and transferring each slice to a plate. Drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Chop extra gelatin (from bowl) and serve on the side.

SUMMER TOMATO TERRINE

Steps:

• Bring large pot of water to boil. Using slotted spoon, dip tomato in for a few seconds and remove. Repeat until skin cracks, and set aside to cool. Repeat with remaining tomatoes. Slip skins off, and cut tomatoes in half. Remove cores and seeds. Cut flesh into 1/4-inch dice, and place in large bowl.
• In a small sauté pan over low heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil and sauté garlic just until softened, not browned. Add to tomatoes with onion, vinegar and remaining oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to mix well.
• Line an 11 1/2-by-4-by-3-inch terrine with plastic wrap. Remove crust from bread, and cut loaf lengthwise to make a slice 1/4 inch thick to fit bottom of mold. (If necessary, use more than one slice, fitting them together in an even layer.) Spoon a third of the tomatoes evenly across bread, and sprinkle with a third of the parsley.
• Top with another 1/4-inch layer of bread. Add a third of the tomatoes and a third of the parsley. Repeat with last layers of bread, tomato and parsley, and top with bread. Spread any juices over bread. Cover with plastic, and place brick or similar weight on top. Refrigerate overnight.
• To serve, lift terrine from mold and remove plastic wrap. Using a serrated knife, cut terrine into slices 1/2-inch thick. Serve 2 as side dish, or 3 as first course.

ITALIAN CHEESE TERRINE

Steps:

• For sauce: Drain whole tomatoes, reserving 1/4 cup juice.
• Chop tomatoes and set aside.
• Cook onion and garlic in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until tender.
• Stir in chopped tomato, 1/4 cup reserved juice, bay leaves, sugar and basil; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, 3-5 minutes or until thickened; remove from heat.
• Remove and discard bay leaves; stir in sun-dried tomatoes.
• Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
• For terrine: Beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed with mixer until creamy.
• Add parmesan and pesto; beat until smooth.
• Set mixture aside.
• Line a 3-cup bowl or mold with plastic wrap, allowing edges to overhang 6-7 inches.
• Diagonally cut 5 slices Muenster cheese in half; arrange cheese triangles in bowl, slightly overlapping to line bowl.
• Spread half of cream cheese mixture over cheese; top with half of basil-tomato sauce.
• Cut 2 slices Muenster cheese in half crosswise; arrange cheese rectangles over tomato mixture.
• Repeat with remaining cream cheese mixture, basil-tomato sauce and 2 slices Muenster cheese cut into rectangles.
• Fold plastic wrap over layers, sealing securely; place a heavy object on top to compact layers.
• Chill at least 8 hours or up to 3 days.
• To serve: Invert terrine onto a serving platter, peel off plastic wrap.

SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND CHEESE TERRINE

Steps:

• Line a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, draping the wrap over the sides and ends of the pan (Just like lining a shoe box with tissue paper).
• Spread one cup of the Fontina cheese on the bottom of prepared pan, covering entire surface.
• In a small bowl, use a fork to combine the cream cheese and goat cheese, mixing thoroughly.
• Spread half the cream cheese mixture over Fontina cheese layer.
• Spread half the pesto over cream cheese layer.
• Spread half the sun-dried tomatoes over pesto layer.
• Sprinkle half the pine nuts over tomato layer. Press down lightly with your hands.
• Sprinkle one cup Fontina over pine nuts.
• Repeat all layers , ending with a layer of Fontina cheese on top. Your loaf will be about 3" high.
• Fold plastic wrap over surface of cheese and cover pan with aluminum foil. Refrigerate until ready to serve, or freeze for up to one month. To defrost, remove from freezer and let stand at room temperature for about 8 hours.
• When ready to serve. Unwrap top of loaf pan and invert the pan onto a platter. Lift pan up and remove foil and plastic wrap.
• Serve with crackers or pita bread wedges.