Best 4 Merry Tomatoes Recipes

ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss the tomatoes lightly with olive oil on a sheet pan. Spread them out into one layer and sprinkle generously with kosher salt and pepper. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft.
• Transfer the tomatoes to a serving platter and sprinkle with basil leaves and sea salt. Serve hot or at room temperature.

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.

MERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Pierce the tomatoes a few times on the top (stem side).
• Place the tomatoes in a serving dish or bowl.
• Pour the vodka over the tomatoes.
• (Each tomato should be partially submerged in the vodka. Depending on the serving bowl, you may need to use more than 1 cup.) Allow to marinate for at least 6 hours.
• In a small bowl combine the celery salt and lemon pepper seasoning, mixing well.
• Place the bowl of seasoning next to the bowl of tomatoes along with a small container of toothpicks.
• Guests are to spear a tomato with a toothpick and then dip it in the seasoning mixture.

FRESH TOMATO BLOODY MARY

Steps:

• In a blender, puree the tomatoes, lime juice, Worcestershire, horseradish, and salt and pepper until smooth. Chill covered until ready to use.
• On a small shallow dish, mix 3 parts sea salt to 1 part finely ground black pepper. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip the rims in the salt and pepper mixture. Fill each glass with ice, 1-ounce vodka, and approximately 2/3 cup Fresh Tomato Bloody Mary mixture.