Sweet And Tart Yellow Tomatoes Recipes

YELLOW AND RED TOMATO PICO DE GALLO RECIPE

Steps:

• Stir tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime and salt together in a medium bowl. Serve immediately or chill.

SWEET AND TART YELLOW TOMATOES

Steps:

• Wash, stem and halve tomatoes.
• Mix vinegar with sugar in serving dish. Add tomatoes and toss.

TOMATO TART TATIN

Steps:

• Set up your grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only.
• Season the tomato halves with kosher salt and pepper and set aside. Place the sugar in a large enameled cast iron braiser or saute pan over the direct heat side of the grill. Shake out into an even layer and allow to melt then caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vinegar and deglaze the pan, scraping the bottom of the pan for any brown bits. Stir in the garlic, onions and thyme, then the parsley and allow the liquid to melt back down. Remove from the heat.
• Place the tomatoes flesh side down on top of the onions. Place on the indirect heat side of the grill, close the lid and vents of the grill (this will make the temperature drop to 225 to 250 degrees F) and bake until the skins are wrinkly and the tomatoes have softened and given up more liquid, 2 hours.
• Brush another large enameled cast iron braiser or saute pan with the butter. When the tomatoes are ready, scoop the tomatoes out of their juices and place them in the buttered pan, cut side up and skin side down. Add the caramelized onions on top of the tomatoes. Using kitchen shears, cut off the square edges of the puff pastry, rounding the edges. Top the tomatoes and onions with the puff pastry round.
• Place the pan on the indirect heat side of the grill, with the air vents open, and cover the grill. The temperature should be around 425 degrees F. Bake until golden brown and the pastry is puffed, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pan for 3 minutes before turning out on to a plate. Garnish with a sprig of basil in the center and sprinkle with flakey salt.

TERRIFIC TOMATO TART

Steps:

• Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment; brush with 1/2 teaspoon oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon bread crumbs. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Repeat layers, being careful to brush oil all the way to edges. , Fold each side 3/4 in. toward center to form a rim. Spread with pesto and sprinkle with half the feta cheese. Alternately arrange the red and yellow tomato slices over cheese. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining feta. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until crust is golden brown and crispy. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove parchment before cutting. Garnish with basil.

SWEET LEMON TART WITH PLUM TOMATOES AND VERBENA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Set aside. Put the butter and confectioners' sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until smooth. Add the egg, beat for a few seconds, then add the flour mixture all at once. Beat the ingredients until just incorporated, about 1 minute. Shape the dough into a flat disk, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Meanwhile, put the sugar, lemon peel and verbena tea bag in a saucepan, add the water and bring to a boil. Add the tomatoes and simmer gently over medium-low heat until they are soft, about 20 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the tomatoes to a plate covered with paper towels. Pat dry and set aside. Let the syrup simmer gently until reduced to 1/3 cup, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Sprinkle a handful of flour onto a flat surface. Roll the dough into a large circle, 1/8-inch thick, and gently press it into a 10-inch tart pan. Prick the bottom with a fork, line the shell with wax paper, fill with pie weights or dried beans and bake until golden, about 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Put the lemon slices, egg yolk, whole eggs, sugar and cream in a blender and puree until smooth. Strain, and stir in the lemon rind. Pour 1/4 cup of the lemon custard into the tart shell. Arrange the tomato wedges, cut side down, in a circle at the center of the tart and slowly pour in the remaining custard. Bake until the custard sets, about 30 to 40 minutes. Set aside to cool. Cut into slices and drizzle 2 teaspoons of syrup around each slice.

SHOCKINGLY SWEET STEWED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place tomatoes in a large saucepan. Tear toast into about 4 pieces per slice; add to tomatoes. Add butter and sugar. Simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve warm.