Herbed Cherry Tomatoes Recipes

Steps:

• Place tomatoes in a large bowl; set aside. In a small bowl, combine oil and vinegar. Add parsley, basil, oregano, salt and sugar. Pour over tomatoes. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Drain; serve on lettuce if desired.

Steps:

• Place tomatoes in a medium bowl; set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine oil and vinegar.
• Add parsley, basil, oregano, salt and sugar; mix well.
• Pour over the tomatoes.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
• Drain; serve on bed of lettuce if desired.

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a saute pan large enough to hold all the tomatoes in one layer. Add the garlic to the oil and cook over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, basil, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to loose their firm round shape. Sprinkle with a little fresh chopped basil and parsley and serve hot or at room temperature.

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• In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, scallions, dill, chives, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and set aside for up to 30 minutes.
• With a small serrated knife, cut the larger tomatoes in wedges through the stem and the smaller tomatoes in half through the stem. Place them in a medium bowl with the garlic, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and set aside.
• When ready to serve, add the basil to the tomatoes and combine. Pile the ricotta in a large (12-inch) round shallow bowl or oval platter. Using a slotted spoon, place the tomatoes around the ricotta, discarding any liquid. Drizzle the tomatoes and ricotta with olive oil, sprinkle with the reserved basil and fleur de sel, and serve at room temperature.
• Set a fine-mesh sieve over a deep bowl. Dampen 2 pieces of cheesecloth with water and line the sieve with a double layer of the cheesecloth.
• Pour the milk and cream into a medium stainless-steel or enameled pot, such as Le Creuset, and stir in the salt. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and pour in the vinegar. Allow the mixture to stand for one minute, until it curdles. It will separate into thick parts (the curds) and milky parts (the whey).
• Pour the mixture into the cheesecloth-lined sieve and allow it to drain into the bowl at room temperature for 20 minutes (for soft ricotta) to 25 minutes (for firmer ricotta), occasionally discarding the liquid that collects in the bowl. Transfer the ricotta to a bowl, discarding the cheesecloth and any remaining liquid. Use immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. The ricotta will keep, refrigerated, for 4 to 5 days.

Steps:

• Blanch tomatoes in medium pot of boiling water 30 seconds. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Drain. Peel tomatoes. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill).
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add herbs and tomatoes and stir until tomatoes are coated with herbs, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.

Steps:

• Place tomatoes, a few at a time, in a wire strainer and immerse in a large pan of rapidly boiling water for about 15 seconds.
• Immediately rinse tomatoes under cold water.
• Slip off and discard peels and stems, and place tomatoes in a shallow container with a tight fitting lid In a small bowl, combine vinegar, onions, basil, oregano, garlic salt, pepper, and oil, beat well and pour over tomatoes.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until next day, stirring several times To serve, eat with wooden picks directly from container, or spoon tomatoes onto plates.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add cherry tomatoes; toss to coat.
• Spread cherry tomatoes in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Roast until skins are slightly shriveled, 35 to 40 minutes.

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, feta, and Herbed Olive Oil and let sit at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.