121009 heirloom tomato aioli capers Recipes

sourdough bread, crusts removed, heirloom cherry tomatoes (larger tomatoes halved), olive oil, balsamic vinegar, superfine or granulated sugar, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, loosely packed baby basil leaves

watermelon, sliced, honeydew melon, sliced, fresh peach, sliced, nectarines, sliced, red plums, cut into wedges, green tomato, sliced, assorted heirloom tomatoes, sliced or cubed, baby heirloom tomatoes, halved, fresh basil leaves , torn, basil-orange vinaigrette

seeded and diced heirloom tomatoes, diced onions, diced carrots, diced celery, jalapeno chiles, seeded and chopped, chopped garlic cloves, olive oil , as needed, kosher salt, divided, freshly cracked black pepper, divided, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, ground cumin, chopped cilantro leaves, heavy cream, special equipment : dutch oven

melon (tuscan, cantaloupe, honeydew, or pureheart water ); rind removed, de-seeded and chopped rough, heirloom tomatoes (or vine-ripened) chopped rough, an english cucumber, peeled and de-seeded, champagne vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher or sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste, shallot, diced fine, a few fresh mint leaves

heirloom tomatoes, halved, olive oil (plus some for brushing), fresh arugula, yellow and green wax beans, blanched and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, fresh corn , cut from cobs, diced red bell peppers, halved cherry tomatoes, cooked shrimp, champagne vinegar, diced shallot

lettuce leaf (to line the platter) (optional), grape tomatoes (yellow , orange, red, etc.) or 1 pint heirloom tomato (yellow, orange, red, etc.), lemon cucumbers (your choice to peel ) or 1 small cucumber, diced (your choice to peel), feta cheese, cubed, white balsamic vinegar (my addition), extra virgin olive oil, cracked black pepper, fresh lemon verbena leaves , cut into ribbons (not dried!)

ripe tomatoes (different colors of heirloom tomatoes preferred), soft fresh goat cheese or 5 oz chevre cheese or 5 oz soft cream cheese, cut into 4 wheels, shelled roasted pistachios, chopped, arugula or 4 cups baby spinach, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, aged balsamic vinegar , to taste, coarse salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, tomatoes or 2 grape (optional)

ciabatta , loaf, onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, extra virgin olive oil, eggs, vegetable stock, almond milk or 1/2 cup coconut milk, etc, fresh tomatoes, chopped, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped, fresh herb (i used parsley, basil & thyme), salt & pepper

sliced almonds, harissa paste, garlic, thinly sliced, extra-virgin olive oil, sherry vinegar, shallots, thinly sliced, juice of 1 lime, grilled corn kernels, torn fresh mint leaves, torn fresh italian parsley, capers, rinsed, jalapeno, thinly sliced, salt, freshly ground pepper, heirloom tomatoes, roughly chopped (about 2 1/2 lb), crumbled goat cheese

unsalted butter, softened, grated parmigiano-reggiano, dijon mustard , plus 4 tbsp, bread, white cheddar cheese, shredded, heirloom tomato, sliced into 3 (1/8-inch) slices, thick sliced apple wood smoked bacon, fried, crushed tomatoes, extra-virgin basil olive oil, diced shallots, garlic cloves, finely diced, chopped thyme leaves, chopped basil leaves, thick sliced apple wood smoked bacon, fried and diced, tomato paste, heavy cream, chicken broth, salt, sugar , to taste, chiffonnade basil, for garnish

basket assorted cherry tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes , different colors and sizes, shallot, diced fine, red wine vinegar, garlic clove, smashed, salt, extra-virgin olive oil, pepper, green and purple basil leaves, chopped, lemon cucumbers and torpedo onions, optional

extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, chopped fresh mild herbs (parsley, basil, chervil, tarragon, etc.), salt and fresh black pepper, assorted heirloom tomatoes, creole tomatoes, vidalia onion, peeled, haas avocados, fresh mozzarella cheese, dozen baguette croutons, about 1-inch thick, fresh lemon juice, vegetable oil, chopped onions, chopped green onions, chopped celery, prepared horseradish, creole or whole-grain mustard, prepared yellow mustard, ketchup, chopped parsley, salt, cayenne pepper, freshly ground black pepper

champagne vinegar, rice wine vinegar, minced shallots, minced garlic, salt, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh basil leaves , optional, chopped fresh chives , optional, chopped fresh cilantro leaves , optional, chopped fresh parsley leaves , optional, chopped fresh mint leaves , optional, heirloom or vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced, fresh mozzarella, sliced, sweet onion , such as vidalia, walla walla, maui, or texas sweet, halved, and thinly sliced, lightly toasted pine nuts, edible flowers, for garnish , optional

tomatoes, cut in quarters, beefsteak tomato (or you can use plum tomatoes diced), heirloom tomato (i like a purple or orange to give a bit different flavor, also diced), shallot, fine diced, garlic, minced, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, diced fine, fresh lemon juice, kosher salt, ground black pepper, frozen artichoke hearts , i used birds eye brand, fennel bulbs, thin sliced, lemon zest, olive oil (to roast or grill ), salt, pepper, fresh basil, minced, parmesan cheese, grated

heirloom tomatoes, halved, olive oil, fresh arugula, yellow and green wax beans, blanched and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, fresh corn , shaved from the cob, diced red bell peppers, tomatoes, halved, cooked shrimp, champagne vinegar, diced shallot, fresh parsley, chopped

heirloom tomatoes (halved ), olive oil, fresh arugula, yellow & green wax beans (blanched & cut into 1/2-inch pieces), fresh corn (shaved from the cob), tomatoes (halved ), cooked shrimp, champagne vinegar, shallot (finely diced ), fresh parsley (chopped )

all-purpose flour, baking powder, sea salt, warm water, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil leaf, olive oil, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, grated parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, heirloom tomatoes or 3 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced, salt & pepper, pecorino romano cheese, shaved

tomatoes, seeded and chopped (preferably heirloom variety), jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, chopped peeled cucumber, sherry wine vinegar, sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, baby fennel, thinly shaved with a sharp knife, seeded and diced tomato, brine , from olives, sherry wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, chopped fennel leaves (to garnish )