Grilled Little Gems With Cherry Tomatoes Nectarines And Creamy Dill Dressing Recipes

EASY GRILLED NECTARINES

Steps:

• Brush each nectarine half with 1/4 tablespoon melted butter and sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar.
• Preheat the grill on medium heat. Place nectarines into an aluminum grill dish or directly onto the grill. Grill until lightly browned, turning occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes.

MARINATED GRILLED CHERRY TOMATOES SKEWERS

Steps:

• Whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic paste and thyme in a medium bowl, add the tomatoes and toss to coat. Let tomatoes sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to marinate.
• Heat the grill to high.
• Remove the tomatoes from the marinade and skewer 4 per skewer, depending on the size of the tomatoes). Season on both sides with salt and pepper and grill until golden brown and slightly charred on both sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer the skewers to a platter and garnish with chives.

GRILLED LITTLE GEMS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, NECTARINES, AND CREAMY DILL DRESSING RECIPE

Steps:

• To make the dressing: In a food processor, combine the buttermilk, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, dill, green onions, salt, and pepper and pulse until the dressing is smooth. Transfer to a tall 8-ounce Mason jar and refrigerate.
• Prepare a campfire and fit it with a grill grate. Remove the dressing from the cooler and let it come to room temperature.
• To make the salad: Once the flames die down, heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet on the grate until hot but not smoking and roast the cherry tomatoes until blistered, about 3 minutes. Remove the tomatoes from the heat and grill the corn directly on the campfire grate, then cut the kernels from the cobs. Halve the nectarine and lightly grill it cut-side down on the campfire grate, then cut each half into 8 slices (for 16 slices total).
• Cut the lettuces in half lengthwise. Brush the cut sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill on the campfire grate until soft and slightly singed, about 3 minutes per side. Plate the lettuce halves on a platter and drizzle with the dressing (give it a good shake first). Sprinkle the corn, tomatoes, and nectarine slices evenly over the top and serve with extra dressing on the side.

GRILLED NECTARINES WITH HONEY-ORANGE RICOTTA WHIPPED CREAM AND TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the ricotta, cream, honey, orange zest and vanilla seeds until light and fluffy. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Heat the grill to high. Brush the nectarines with oil and put on grill for a few minutes on each side, just to soften and heat through.
• Put some of the ricotta onto each serving plate. Top with nectarines and garnish with toasted sliced almonds and mint sprigs.

GRILLED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place tomatoes on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 24 in. x 12 in.). In a small skillet, saute garlic and oregano in butter for 2 minutes. Pour over tomatoes. Fold foil around tomatoes and seal tightly., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until tomatoes are heated through. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

GRILLED CHERRY TOMATOES WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Remove stems from tomatoes. With the tip of a sharp knife, pierce tomatoes. Carefully insert a sliver of garlic into each tomato.
• Place tomatoes in the center of a 18x12 sheet of foil. Drizzle tomatoes with the olive oil; sprinkle with rosemary, parsley, sugar and salt. Bring the two long sides of the foil together and seal with a double fold. Fold remaining edges together to completely enclose tomatoes.
• Grill tomatoes on the rack of a grill directly over coals or gas burners for 4 to 5 minutes or until heated through. Or bake in a preheated 350*F. oven for 4 to 5 minute or until heated through.
• To serve, carefully open foil packet(watch out for hot steam!). Move tomatoes to a serving platter. Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.

GRILLED NECTARINES WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine Cabernet and sugar in a saucepan. Boil until reduced to 1/2 cup. Let syrup cool.
• Place goat cheese and Gorgonzola in a blender with milk. Blend until smooth. Add additional milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, if necessary.
• Cut the nectarines in half lengthwise and remove the pits.
• Lightly brush nectarines with olive oil and place on the grill for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Once nectarines are cooled, place a spoonful of the goat cheese mousse in the center of each nectarine. Drizzle with Cabernet syrup.

DRESSED LITTLE GEMS

Steps:

• Mix the oil and vinegar with a generous pinch of salt (preferably flakes) to make the dressing.
• Pack the lettuce into a plastic food container with ice to keep it fresh. Take the dressing and cheese into smaller containers. Arrange the lettuce on a platter, drizzle with the dressing and scatter with the cheese.

GRILLED NECTARINES

Steps:

• Wash & dry nectarines. Cut each nectarine in half and remove the pit. Cut each half into 3 thick wedges.
• Lightly coat wedges in canola oil and grill for 1-2 minutes per side or until you see the fruit's natural sugar start to caramelize.
• Serve hot.

GRILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Drizzle the olive oil over the cut sides of the tomatoes, and sprinkle with garlic, salt, and black pepper.
• Place tomatoes, cut sides up, onto the preheated grill, and grill until the tomatoes start to sizzle and show blackened grill marks, about 4 minutes. Flip the tomatoes over and grill until the garlic turns golden brown, about 3 more minutes.

CARAMELIZED NECTARINE

Steps:

• Cut nectarine all the way around and twist open. Remove pit. Sprinkle sugar on the cut side of each nectarine half.
• Place nectarine, cut-side down, onto a griddle or in a skillet over medium heat; cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer nectarines to a plate, cut-side up, and top each with plain yogurt.

GRILLED NECTARINE & CHEESE CROSTINI

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil; cook 10-15 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 3 tablespoons. Remove from heat., Brush oil over both sides of baguette slices. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat until golden brown on both sides. Grill nectarines 45-60 seconds on each side or until tender and lightly browned. Cool slightly., Spread goat cheese over toasts. Cut nectarines into thick slices; arrange over cheese. Drizzle with balsamic syrup; sprinkle with basil. Serve immediately.