Friday, April 18, 2008

Garlic & Herb Tomatoes

This is one of the best recipes I have ever come upon - I have been wanting share it with everyone! I debuted my first batch on Easter Sunday. It was an instant hit. Hope you will enjoy. Hope it's ok to publish this ... I don't think that Barefoot will mind.

Garlic & Herb Tomatoes
(from Barefoot Contessa at Home by Ina Garten)

3 TBSP good olive oil
2 TBSP minced garlic (2 cloves)
2 pints cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
2 TBSP each: chopped fresh basil and chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Heat the olive oil in a saute pan that is large enough to hold all tomatoes in one layer. Add garlic to the oil and cook over medium heat for about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and rest of ingredients - cook for 5 to 7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until tomatoes begin to lose their firm round shape. You may garnish with additional basil and parsley before serving.

Looney Tips:
*leftovers are delicious just scooped into a bowl and garnished with mozzerella cheese. I had this for lunch twice the week after Easter.

*you can also chop up leftovers and add to a pizza - simply YUMMY!
*I have done this recipe using fresh herbs as well as bottled herbs: opt for fresh if you have the chop time.
*would be a great as a pick up at a party - just skewer 2-3 on toothpicks!

Enjoy!

1 comment:

Suzycaseycreates said...

I can wait to try this. I just love the addition of mozzarella yummy! Maybe I will grow some herbs in my yard... Barefoot would be proud!

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