Tomato Mozarella

What could be more delicious than a ripe summer tomato paired with authentic Italian mozzarella made from the milk of black buffaloes? This is a perfect snack for warm days when you don’t feel like spending time at the stove.

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Tomatoes Mozzarella

Enjoy this simple and refreshing dish!
Course Starter
Cuisine Italian
Keyword mozzarella, tomates mozarella, tomato
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 2kcal
Author Natalija

Ingredients

  • 1 large, flavorful tomato
  • 1 large ball of mozzarella (from buffalo milk)
  • A few fresh basil leaves
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • A drizzle of olive oil

Instructions

  • Slice the tomato into wedges, removing the stem. Arrange the slices beautifully on a plate. Place the ball of mozzarella in the center.
    Lightly season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
    Add a few fresh basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil.
    Done!

Nutrition

Calories: 2kcal

Tuna Quiche

This French open-faced pie with canned tuna, egg & cream filling seems completely simple, but it is so delicious. Don’t forget to add mustard to this Tuna Quiche, it will give a charm to it.

Tuna Quiche

Natalija
I usually serve it with green salad. Aragula works the best.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet all butter puff pastry
  • 200 g tuna in water (drained)
  • 1-2 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp mustard
  • 2 eggs
  • 100 ml sour cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tomato
  • 30 g cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lay the puff pastry out on a baking sheet. Prick all over with a fork.
  • Pop in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until the crust starts to turn light gold. Remove the pastry from the oven, pressing the center down with a fork, if it puffed up a bit.
  • Meanwhile mix tuna and mayonnaise with fork. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread the mustard across centre. (I use mustard “a l’ancienne).
  • Spoon the tuna mix on top.
  • Combine eggs with sour cream and mix together. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour over tuna.
  • Slice tomato and arrange them on top of your quiche. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until quiche is golden brown.
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Cheese and Garlic Stuffed Tomatoes

You can serve this Cheese and garlic stuffed tomatoes as a starter or as a salad.

Cheese and Garlic Stuffed Tomatoes

Natalija
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 18 large cherry tomatoes
  • 2-3 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup grated cheese american, cheddar, etc.
  • fresh herbs chives, parsley, basil leaves
  • 2-3 Tbs mayonnaise
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cut off the top of cherry tomatoes. Keep the tops for presentation.
  • Using a small spoon, scoop out the insides of the tomatoes. Place the tomatoes upside-down on a paper towel.
  • Remove juice and seeds from the pulp. Mince the pulp.
  • Press garlic using a garlic press. Mix the cheese and garlic together.
  • Add mayonnaise, finely chopped herbs and tomato pulp. Salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
  • Using a spoon, add cheese filling to the tomatoes and place the tops back on top of your cherry tomatoes.
  • Refrigerate tomatoes before serving.
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Tomato Tart

Who said that tarts are only for dessert? Fill a square of puff pastry with colorful mosaic of tomatoes, cheese, Dijon mustard, herbs de Provence. Then surprise your friends or family with this savory piece of artwork.

Tomato Tart

Natalija
This mediterranean tart is a must make. You can make it with tomatoes of the same or different size, of different colors and different varieties. The most important thing is that they are ripe and flavorful. Perfect dish for small crowds.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 persons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet all butter puff pastry
  • 1-2 Tblsp Dijion mustard
  • 5-6 tomatoes
  • 30 g shreaded cheese (parmesan)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • herbs de provence (optional)
  • couple basil leaf (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Cut tomatoes into thin (0.5 cm) slices. Put them in a single layer on paper towel. Pat dry with paper towel.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. On the floured piece of parchment paper roll out the puff pastry and poke all over with a fork, to release the steam while baking.
  • Evenly spread with dijon mustard.
  • Arrange the tomatoes on top. Fold the edges of dough.
  • Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with cheese and herbs.
  • Bake on the bottom rack of the oven for about 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes are cooked through and the cheese is softening and colouring at the edges.
  • Cut the tart into quarters, garnish with fresh basil and serve.
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Cowboy caviar

Cowboy caviar (or Texas caviar) is a simple, healthy, colorful, and delicious appetizer, salad, side-dish, or dip. Using canned beans and corn is a quicker alternative to cooking dry beans. Spend less time in the kitchen but don’t forget to prepare in advance to allow the different flavors to blend together before serving.

Cowboy caviar

Natalija
The jalapeño can be replaced by a few pinches of chili powder.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (425 g) Black beans, Red beans, or Black Eye peas, or Tri-Bean blend drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (425 g) whole kernel sweet corn drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 red onion peeled and minced
  • 1 bell pepper (red, yellow or orange) cored and cubes
  • 1 jalapeño cored and minced
  • 3 tomatoes cubed
  • 1/4 bunch Fresh cilantro chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar or lime juice
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a salad bowl, mix, cover, and let chill for about one hour in the fridge.
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Delicious Tomato & Avocado Crostini

This Delicious Tomato & Avocado Crostini almost didn’t make it to the dinner table. I could eat them all day. Everyday.

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Delicious Tomato & Avocado Crostini

You can use french baguette or any brad that you like or have in your pantry.
Course Appetizers
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author Irina

Ingredients

  • 8 large baguette slices diagonally cut
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp cream cheese soft
  • 2 large avocados fully ripe
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 8 Cherry tomatoes sliced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Position a rack in the upper third of an oven and preheat the broiler.
  • Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Broil turning the slices over once, until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Halve two avocados lengthwise and remove pit; scoop the flesh into a small bowl, add cream cheese, garlic, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Gently mash with a fork until spreadable.
  • Spread the avocado mixture on the crostini, dividing evenly.
  • Top each crostini with avocado slices and cherry tomatoes slices. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

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