Caprese Panini

Friday, December 5th, 2008

Ready for somthing simple, quick , delightful and elegant? Try this caprese panini. It's the traditional Insalata Caprese in delicious panini bread . Insalata Caprese means salad as it's done in Capri:  sliced fresh mozzarella  , sliced ripe plum tomatoes and fresh basil. It is seasoned with salt, and black pepper to taste and a little ...

Sweet & Spicy Tomato Glaze

Monday, November 10th, 2008

This is sweet & spicy condiment that is great brushed on pork , turkey or chicken . It is a dual purpose sauce that can be used while roasting or served with the roasted meat. Just separate a portion to use exclusively for glazing to avoid possible contamination with raw meat present ...

Grape Tomato & Mozzarella With Shallot-Citrus Vinaigrette

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Sweet grape tomatoes complement the  tangy citrus for an unexpected burst of flavor.  Serve as a side salad or make a batch to serve as tapas. Top with fresh basil, cilantro or mint and dig in! Ingredients for the vinaigrette: 4 Tbls pink grapefruit juice 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1/4 cup extra virgin olive ...

Saffron Rice Tomatoes

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

  This is a fresh twist on a traditional tapas . We used saffron rice instead of a mayonnaise based meat salad and sweet tomatoes to satisfy the appetite of vegetarians and meat eaters alike!  We've served them both hot ( broiled in the oven for 5 minutes) and cold with excellent reviews each ...

Ricotta Stuffed Tomatoes

Monday, October 27th, 2008

Sometimes you can't pass a good deal on Roma tomatoes! And thanks to modern markets, they are available year round.  That's what inspired this delicious appetizer that can be served hot or cold. Try these for Christmas parties, wine tastings, barbecues or a nice brunch. The leftovers ( if any) go very well ...