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शनिवार, 26 जून 2021

Grilled Tomatoes

Super easy and super delicious, you are going to love these juicy Grilled Tomatoes! Each slice is cooked to perfection and bursting with luscious, savory flavors in every bite.

Serve both standalone and as a side dish for a healthy and delicious treat ready to impress. I love the way fresh tomatoes enhance my summer cooking- the flavor pairs perfectly in sandwiches, skewers, and skillets.

Grilled tomatoes on plate with balsamic vinegar glaze.

Easy Grilled Tomatoes Recipe

To me, grilling brings out the best in tomatoes. You start with fresh slices of tomatoes and in just a couple quick and easy steps, you have created a soft, smoky masterpiece while still retaining all of the health benefits of this versatile fruit. When tomatoes are cooked, it boosts the power of their natural antioxidants so you are left with something that tastes scrumptious but is great for your body, too! They have the best flavor and texture, so I love eating them as-is, but I also love putting them on bread for a super simple bruschetta that tastes just as delicious as what you can get from top-tier Italian restaurants.

Now, I know that tomatoes aren’t everyone’s favorite. But if you use any recipe as a gateway drug, let it be this one. The simple addition of fresh herbs, sea salt and balsamic glaze really transform plain old tomatoes into a sophisticated treat. I love the sweet, tangy balance these tomatoes give when paired with grilled meats at a barbecue. These grilled tomatoes really add the most amazing summery flavor!

Grilled Tomatoes Ingredients

Since these grilled tomatoes recipe only requires a few ingredients, it is best to make sure they are all extra fresh to have the best outcome!

Tomatoes: You will need 3-4 that are large and firm.
Salt and Pepper: To taste.
Olive Oil: Adds moisture and flavor to your tomatoes.
Freshly Shredded Parmesan: Adds a pinch of sharp, salty flavor to your tomatoes. You can also substitute Parmesan for fresh Romano cheese.
Flaky Sea Salt: I like using sea salt to sprinkle on top for added flavor and texture.
Balsamic Glaze: Use balsamic vinegar to cook down into a smooth glaze.
Basil: To add a light, slightly sweet flavor to tomatoes.

How to Make The Best Grilled Tomatoes

Making grilled tomatoes is as easy as it sounds. Simply pop them on the grill and add fresh toppings for a decadent treat!

Preheat Grill and Prep Tomatoes: Preheat grill to high heat. Slice the tomatoes into ½ inch slices. You can seed the tomatoes but it is optional, I left mine with the seeds. Drizzle with olive oil.
Grill: Add the sliced tomatoes to the grill. Grill on each side for 2-3 minutes.
Add Toppings: Remove from the grill and serve with optional toppings if desired.

Tips and Tricks for Grilled Tomatoes

Up-level your tomatoes with just a few simple tips! These grilled tomatoes will be a favorite side dish or appetizer.

Tomatoes: Look for tomatoes with a consistent, deep red coloring. You will also want to make sure your tomatoes are large and heavy. Since this recipe works best with fresh ingredients, try to purchase no earlier than a day before grilling.
Toppings: In addition to basil, you can add rosemary, oregano or cilantro to your tomatoes for a pinch of cool, crisp flavor. You can also use fresh dill for a summery kick!
Cheese: Instead of Parmesan or Romano, try sprinkling fresh feta over your tomatoes for a Greek twist on the dish.
Caprese-Style: Serve your tomatoes up alongside fresh mozzarella for a classic Caprese Salad.
Cooking on High Heat: Be sure to grill your tomatoes on high heat. This will give them the perfect smoky flavor and char.

Perfect Grilled Tomato Pairings

For a barbecue-ready meal, I like to serve my tomatoes alongside steak, grilled chicken, and pasta salad. For quick weeknight dinners, you can also use leftover tomatoes to create sandwiches and skewers for delicious meals that come together in minutes. I cannot get over how tasty and versatile grilled tomatoes are!

Dinner

Grilled BBQ Chicken

Appetizers

Caprese Skewers

Salads

Shrimp Pasta Salad

Dinner

Perfectly Juicy Grilled Steak

Storing Grilled Tomatoes

In the Refrigerator: Grilled Tomatoes are best served fresh, but can also be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To Reheat: Grilled tomatoes taste best reheated in either an oven or toaster oven to keep from becoming soggy. Place your tomatoes on a baking sheet and bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes for best result.

Grilled Tomatoes

Super easy and super delicious, you are going to love these juicy Grilled Tomatoes! Each slice is cooked to perfection and bursting with luscious, savory flavors in every bite.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword grilled tomatoes, how to grill tomatoes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings tomatoes

Calories 8kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

3-4 large firm tomatoes
salt and pepper
olive oil

Optional toppings:

freshly shredded parmesan
flaky sea salt
balsamic glaze
basil

Instructions

Preheat a grill to high heat. Slice the tomatoes into ½ inch slices. You can seed the tomatoes but it is optional, I left mine with the seeds. Drizzle with olive oil.
Add the sliced tomatoes to the grill. Grill on each side for 2-3 minutes.
Remove from the grill and serve with optional toppings if desired.

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शुक्रवार, 25 जून 2021

Cherry Clafoutis

Cherry Clafoutis is a surprisingly easy yet elegant french dessert that everyone is going to love! This custard-like base is studded with sweet pitted cherries and flavored with vanilla and almond, so scrumptious!

Cherries are a delightfully sweet fruit, whether they are canned or fresh. Cherries are such a fun fruit for desserts, try some of these tried and true, whether canned or fresh, Bars, Brownies, and Crumb Bars.

Cherry Clafoutis in a white dish baked and ready to eat.

What is Cherry Clafoutis?

Cherry Clafoutis (pronounced klah-foo-TEE) is a french dessert that is still one of it’s most famous and favorites. The name is fancy, it looks like you slaved all day, but it could not be any easier! I love desserts that are deceptive like that, make any inconvenience worth it. If you have never had a cherry clafoutis, now is the time to try it, especially during cherry season! This is one of the best ways you can use up any extra cherries you may have on hand.

Clafoutis can be served as a dessert or for a brunch, and I have even seen it served for breakfast. No judgment here, it is not much different from my Cherry Almond Cream Cheese Breakfast Braid or this Incredible Blueberry Buttermilk Breakfast Cake. The batter is similar to a crepe batter where it has an egg-dominated consistency. It will bake up into a luscious custard-like texture that is perfect for cradling those sweet cherries.

Ingredients for Cherry Clafoutis

With just a bit of flour the batter will be similar to a crepe batter, it won’t be overly thick or thin. For exact measurements for cherry clafoutis, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom.

Eggs: Use Large eggs not medium and have them at room temperature for easier mixing.
Sugar: White sugar adds the sweetness, moisture, and tenderness of the custard-like base.
Salt: This will balance the sweetness.
Milk: Helps the batter cook up to be custard-like instead of cake-like.
Vanilla extract: Sweet flavor that pairs beautifully with cherries.
Almond extract: Orginal clafoutis kept the pits in the cherries that give off an almond flavor, we’ll use this instead.
Unsalted butter melted: Everything is better with butter and the french cook a lot with it. It’s a must.
All-purpose flour: This will provide the structure for the custard that will cradle the cherries.
Sweet cherries pitted and halved: You will definitely want to pit the cherries so you do not break a tooth!
Powdered sugar for dusting: This helps give the clafoutis a pretty look.

How to Make This French Cherry Clafoutis

Using a blender makes this clafoutis extremely easy to put together.

Blend it all Up: In a blender, combine eggs, sugar, salt, milk, and both extracts. Blend until combined. Add in the flour and blend again for about 30 seconds until combined. Add in the melted butter and pulse the blender a couple of times to mix it in.
Place and Pour: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Place the cherries on top of the batter. You can arrange them however you prefer.
Cook and Cool: Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until fully set and a knife comes out mostly clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool at least 15 minutes.
Enjoy: You may serve this warm or cold. Dust with powdered sugar and, if desired, serve with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Mixing the ingredients, pouring them into a pan and adding the cherries.

Tips for the Best Cherry Clafoutis

Family and friends are going to be blown away by this light summertime dessert!

Cherries: Originally the cherries used were unpitted. You will want to pit them to avoid unnecessary dentist bills. Halving them helps distribute them in a more decorative pattern, but it is optional. You can leave them whole if you desire.
No cherry pitter, no problem: If you don’t have a cherry pitter, using a metal straw works great! Poke the bottom of the cherry with the straw and the pit will pop out the top.
Blend it: I like to blend this up because it makes it so much easier on me, but this will work with a whisk just as well too.
Different Fruits: This recipe will work magically just as well with other fruits. Try it with plums, apricots, raspberries, and blackberries. You will want to stay away from fruit that gives off a lot of juice when cooked.
Bake it small: You can make individualized clafoutis by dividing the batter and cherries among ramekins. Bake for 30-35 minutes and then check.
How you know it’s done: Because this is like a custard, more than a cake, the consistency should have a bit of a wobble to it. And a knife or toothpick will come out mostly clean.

Serving and Storing Your Cherry Clafoutis

Serve: The hardest part about the Cherry clafoutis is waiting for it to cool slightly and set up. This will take about 15 minutes or so. Once cooled cover with powdered sugar for a decorative look. You can serve this warm or cold, but I prefer warm with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream. Others like it better at room temperature or cold. It is a matter of preference.
Store: Because this has egg in it, you will need to tightly cover it and keep it in the fridge. It will stay for up to 4 days. This can be made ahead of time up to a day in advance.
Reheat: If you desire to serve it warm, you can microwave it or place it in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or so.

Cherry Clafoutis

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cherry clafoutis

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings People

Calories 198kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers