Grilled Parmesan Garlic Tomatoes Recipes

GRILLED PARMESAN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Set your barbecue to about 300°F or to medium-low heat.
• Place the tomato halves on a greased baking sheet cut-side up.
• Divide the garlic slices on top of each tomato (if you have any garlic slices left over just sprinkle around the tomato halves).
• Drizzle with just a very SMALL amount of honey (if using).
• Then drizzle with balsamic vinegar and then olive oil.
• Season with salt and pepper (I use seasoned salt for this).
• Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
• Place the tray of tomatoes on the grill.
• Roast until tomatoes are very soft and lightly charred (about 25-30 minutes; the cooking time will vary depending on the size of your tomatoes and the barbecue heat.
• Remove the tomatoes from the tray and place on a serving platter.
• Drizzle with more olive oil.
• These are best if served chilled or at room temperature.

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.

GARLIC GRILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes in half crosswise.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Peel and crush the garlic.
• Heat the oil in a small frying pan over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and cook until just starting to turn golden brown (1 to 2 minutes).
• Pour garlic and oil into a heatproof bowl.
• Set up the grill and preheat to high.
• When grill is ready, brush some oil on the grill grate.
• Place tomatoes cut side down on the hot grate and grill until nicely browned (3-5 minutes).
• Rotate 45 degrees after 2 minutes to create the crosshatch marks on tomatoes.
• Turn the tomatoes with tongs so they sit with the cut side facing up.
• Spoon the fried garlic into the tomatoes.
• Grill until the bottoms are nicely browned (3-5 minutes).
• Transfer to a serving plate, grate the cheese over the tomatoes, and sprinkle with thyme.
• Serve immediately.

THE BEST EVER TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a 6-quart stockpot or Dutch oven, heat oil, butter and pepper flakes over medium heat until butter is melted. Add carrots and onion; cook, uncovered, over medium heat, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and dried basil; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, chicken stock, tomato paste, sugar, salt and pepper; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, to let flavors blend, 20-25 minutes. , Remove pan from heat. Using a blender, puree soup in batches until smooth. If desired, slowly stir in heavy cream, stirring continuously to incorporate; return to stove to heat through. Top servings with fresh basil if desired.