Cherry Tomatoes With Fresh Herbs Recipes

GARLIC AND HERB TOMATOES

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.

ROASTED CHERRY TOMATO AND FRESH HERB BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix tomatoes, 1/4 cup oil, shallots, vinegar, and crushed red pepper in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Roast uncovered until tomatoes are very tender and juicy, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons marjoram. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Brush cut surface of each bread half lightly with additional oil. Arrange bread, cut side up, on baking sheet. Distribute about 1 cup tomato mixture over each bread half. Bake until bread is crusty, about 10 minutes. Transfer to cutting board. Sprinkle with additional marjoram and freshly ground black pepper. Cut bread into squares and serve.

HERBED CHERRY TOMATOES

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.

CHERRY TOMATOES WITH FRESH HERBS

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.

SAUTEED CHERRY TOMATOES WITH MEDITERRANEAN HERBS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the tomatoes and cook, tossing and stirring often, until the skins begin to split, about 3 minutes.
• Do not over cook.
• Remove from the heat and toss with the herbs; season with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately.
• Makes 4-6 servings.

ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES WITH HERBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Put tomatoes, herbs, oil, salt, and pepper into a large bowl; toss to combine. Spread mixture on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Roast until tomatoes begin to collapse, 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely.

SAUTEED CHERRY TOMATOES WITH GARLIC AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat 1 Tb. olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high flame until it just starts to smoke. Add tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Saute, shaking pan frequently, until tomatoes soften and skins just begin to wrinkle, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and continue to shake the pan until garlic is fragrant. Off heat, stir in the basil and remaining 1 Tb. olive oil, then serve.

CHERRY TOMATOES WITH HERBS, BALSAMIC, AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients except cheese.
• Let marinate on the counter for at least 30 minutes (longer is always better).
• Add cheese just before serving.
• Great by itself or served over a salad.