Tomatoes Mozzarella And Edible Flowers Food

CAPRESE AVOCADO TOAST

Steps:

• Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the butter. When the butter has melted, place the bread in the skillet and cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
• In a bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto, olive oil, half of the lemon juice and a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, smash the avocado with the lemon zest, remaining lemon juice, red pepper flakes and a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Divide the avocado mix between the 2 slices of toasted bread and place on 2 small plates.
• Give the tomato mixture one last toss. Top each toast with a generous portion of the tomato and mozzarella. Top each with sea salt flakes, balsamic glaze and edible flowers.

TOMATOES, MOZZARELLA AND EDIBLE FLOWERS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl combine salt and pepper, mustard and chives. Stir in the vinegar. Slowly add the oil, whisking continually.
• Arrange tomatoes and cheese in an attractive manner on four salad plates. Garnish with flowers (whole or broken into petals). Serve with dressing.

STUFFED TOMATOES WITH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Preheat broiler with rack 8 inches from heat source. Toast bread on a rimmed baking sheet, stirring once, until crispy, about 2 minutes. Remove from oven; set aside.
• Scoop out seeds and flesh from each tomato into a bowl; reserve. Arrange tomato halves in a broiler-safe baking dish; season with salt and pepper.
• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add pepper flakes and shallot; cook until just tender, about 2 minutes. Increase heat to high; add reserved tomato flesh and juice. Cook, stirring, until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add corn and greens; cook, stirring, until vegetables are tender, about 2 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Fill tomato halves with vegetable mixture, dividing evenly, then sprinkle with toasted bread, drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and top with cheese. Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden in spots, about 2 minutes. Serve warm.

MARINATED MOZZARELLA, OLIVES AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Put cherry tomatoes in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add the olives and toss.
• In a small bowl, stir together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano and red-pepper flakes. Pour mixture over tomatoes and olives. Toss well to coat and let sit for at least 10 minutes and up to an hour.
• When ready to eat, arrange mozzarella in the center of a large platter (or arrange on individual plates). Spoon tomato and olive mixture over mozzarella. Garnish with lots of basil leaves.

TOMATO & MOZZARELLA SALAD WITH TOMATO DRESSING

Steps:

• Put the tomatoes in a bowl with the shallots and season with a large pinch of salt. Leave for 10 mins for the tomatoes to release their juices.
• Lift the tomatoes and shallots out of the bowl using a slotted spoon, and reserve the juices. Arrange the tomatoes over two plates, then sprinkle over the shallots.
• Whisk the olive oil, Tabasco and vinegar into the reserved tomato juices to make a dressing. Drizzle over the tomatoes and shallots, then scatter with the shredded basil and crushed crostini. Put one half of the mozzarella in the centre of each plate, and season with freshly ground black pepper. Top with the extra basil leaves, and serve.