Swiss Tomatoes Recipes

SWISS TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Butter a baking dish with 2 inch sides.
• Cut the tomatoes in half and squeeze out the seeds.
• Lightly salt them Melt the butter in a medium saucepan.
• Add onion and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add flour, salt pepper, paprika and mustard-whisk well and bring to a bubbling simmer.
• Add milk and Worcestershire sauce and whisk again.
• Turn up the heat to medium and slowly whisk in the egg yolks.
• Add the cheese and stir until melted.
• Place tomatoes, cut side up in the casserole dish and pour sauce over top.
• Bake about 25 minutes until browned.

SWISS CHARD WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Trim coarse leaves and thick center ribs from chard; cut tender stems and leaves into 1/2-inch slices.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet; add bread crumbs; cook, stirring often, until crisp and golden; remove from skillet and set aside.
• Cool skillet slightly; add remaining oil and garlic; cook, stirring, 2 minutes; add chard and cook until wilted, 1-2 minutes; add tomatoes, salt, and red pepper flakes to taste.
• Remove from heat and sprinkle bread crumbs over the top.

MY MOTHER'S SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Stir flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl. Sprinkle pieces of steak with flour mixture and pound the flour mixture into the meat with a meat mallet or the edge of a sturdy plate.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the floured beef in the hot oil until browned on both sides, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low, pour in water, cover skillet, and simmer beef until tender, about 1 hour. Add more water to the skillet if needed to prevent burning.
• Mix diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl. Pour tomato mixture over beef, bring to a simmer, and cook until sauce has thickened, about 30 more minutes.

SWISS CHARD WITH GARBANZO BEANS AND FRESH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Stir in shallot and green onions; cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes, or until soft and fragrant. Stir in garbanzo beans, and season with salt and pepper; heat through. Place chard in pan, and cook until wilted. Add tomato slices, squeeze lemon juice over greens, and heat through. Plate, and season with salt and pepper to taste.