Tomato Twirls Or Spirals Recipes

TOMATO SPIRAL TOSS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes and basil in a serving bowl; set aside. , In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Drain pasta; add to tomato mixture. Drizzle with oil mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

TOMATO TWIRLS OR SPIRALS

Steps:

• Roll out the pastry to a rectangle shape (use flour if it is a little sticky).
• Spread with the tomato puree as if you were making a pizza. Sprinkle on the onions and the cheese.
• Roll the sheet of pastry so it looks like a 'yule log'. Mark the pastry 1 finger space apart all along the log shape, then cut where you have marked.
• Lay the swirls on a parchment-lined tray about 2cm away from each other and glaze with the milk.
• Bake in the oven at 220 C / Gas 7 for about 20 minutes. Leave to cool and enjoy!!

GREEN TOMATO SPIRALS

Steps:

• Make egg wash by mixing egg and milk.
• Put sliced green tomatoes in a bowl and pour egg wash over them. Turn tomatoes so that they're all thoroughly coated, then pour tomatoes into a colander to drain.
• Put flour and seasoning salt in a plastic zip-top bag. Add tomatoes and shake to coat.
• Slowly add tomatoes to hot cooking oil in batches. They fry up quickly, so make sure not to burn them.

TWO-POTATO SWIRLS

Steps:

• Place the russet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Place sweet potatoes in another saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender., Drain russet potatoes and place in a large bowl; mash until smooth. Add cream cheese, 2 tablespoons milk and 1 tablespoon butter; beat until light and fluffy, adding more milk as needed. , Drain sweet potatoes and place in another bowl; mash until smooth. Add the orange juice, honey and remaining butter., Insert tip #409 into a pastry bag. Spoon russet potato mixture into one side of the bag; spoon sweet potato mixture into the other side. , Pipe 3-in. swirls, forming large rosettes, onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and tops are lightly browned.

PIZZA SWIRLS

Steps:

• Put the flour into the bowl, add the marg and mix till it resembles fine bread crumbs. Add the cheese and mix together with the milk. Knead the dough until smooth an pliable.
• Gently fry the chopped bacon, add the onions and cook for about 3 minutes. Stir occasionally.
• Add the water and tomato puree to the bacon and onions, then add the baked beans. Stir and leave to cool.
• Roll out the dough to about a 10inch square. Spread the filling to within half inch of the edges. Sprinkle 2 oz of the cheese over the top of the filling. Dampen the edges of the dough with a little water and roll up like a Swiss roll. Seal the edges with a little water and cut into 2 inch rounds.
• Place on a baking tray and sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the tops of the swirls.
• Cook for about 20 minutes on Gas 7, Electric 190
• Delicious Hot or Cold

TORTILLA SPIRALS

Steps:

• Put cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise into a medium bowl and mix well.
• Mix in tomatoes, green onions, jalapeno peppers, green olives, and black olives into the cream cheese mixture.
• Spread each tortilla with a thin layer of the mixture and roll up.
• Chill rolls in fridge for at least 1 hour to set.
• Cut rolls into 1 inch pieces and serve on a platter.

LASAGNA SPIRALS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse.
• In a large bowl combine broccoli, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, green onions, basil and nutmeg.
• Spread about 1/2 cup of the broccoli mixture along each noodle. Roll noodles to form spirals. Place in prepared dish. Spoon spaghetti sauce on and around spirals, and top with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.