Tomatoes And Blue Cheese Recipes

ROASTED TOMATOES WITH BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cut the tomatoes in half. Remove the flesh and seeds and spoon into a bowl. Brush the outside surfaces of the tomatoes with some of the olive oil. Add the bread crumbs, cheese, basil and garlic to the tomato flesh and seeds. Add the remaining olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Spoon the mixture into the tomatoes. Place the filled tomatoes on a cookie sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the tomatoes are tender and the stuffing is golden brown. Serve hot or at room temperature.

BLUE CHEESE AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, yogurt, Worcestershire and salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the blue cheese; and add a little water if it's too thick, until desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
• To serve arrange the tomatoes on serving plates and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Top with creamy dressing and enjoy!

BLUE CHEESE STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Slice the top third (stem side) off each tomato. Cut a small slice off each bottom so that the tomatoes are flat and able to stand up. Using a melon baller or small spoon, remove the inside of each tomato to hollow out the center. Place the tomatoes on a plate or platter. Sprinkle the tomatoes with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Mash the cream cheese in a bowl with a rubber spatula until it is soft and malleable. Gently fold in the blue cheese, being careful not to overmix and break the blue clumps. Season with pepper. Use two small spoons to fill the tomatoes with the blue cheese mixture. (How much will depend on the size of the tomato; small tomatoes should get about 1 teaspoon of the mixture. You can also transfer the mixture to a pastry bag or resealable plastic bag with the corner cut off and pipe the cheese mixture into each tomato.)
• Toss the chives and bacon together in a small bowl. Top each tomato with the mixture. Drizzle hot honey over the entire plate. Serve.

BROILED BLUE CHEESE TOMATOES

Steps:

• Set an oven rack 4 to 5 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in panko bread crumbs and garlic powder until well combined and cook until bread crumbs are very lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Cut tomatoes in half lengthwise and place on a baking sheet, cut sides up. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil tomatoes until warmed through and lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
• Finely chop blue cheese if there are any large chunks. Sprinkle on top of tomatoes, then top with bread crumb mixture. Broil until cheese is melted and bread crumbs are golden brown, about 1 more minute. Watch carefully, as bread crumbs can burn quickly.

TOMATO SANDWICHES WITH BLUE CHEESE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
• Drizzle the cut-side of the bread with olive oil, then put on a sheet tray and place in the oven to toast, 3 to 5 minutes. Evenly spread the butter between the 2 pieces.
• In a non-reactive bowl, combine the blue cheese, cream cheese, Worcestershire and vinegar until well mixed. Add the heavy cream slowly and whip with a rubber spatula or whisk until smooth and mousselike. Reserve until ready to use.
• Slice each tomato into four thick slices, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Spread a thick layer of the blue cheese mousse on the bottom half of the prepared loaf. Add the sliced tomatoes and liberally spread the shaved onion. Top with the top piece of bread and slice into servings.
• Serve with plenty of napkins.

BLUE CHEESE CRUSTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (high heat), leaving opposite side unlit if gas grill or without coals if charcoal grill. Mix breadcrumbs and olive oil in small bowl, mashing to coat. Cut top 1/4 from each tomato. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper. Top each with 1 tablespoon blue cheese. Sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture.
• Arrange tomatoes (topping side up) on unlit side of grill. Cover grill and cook tomatoes until slightly soft and cheese melts, about 13 minutes. Serve immediately.

BLUE CHEESE TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a blender, combine 2 cups tomato juice, cream cheese, half of the blue cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, lemon juice, pepper and salt; process until smooth. Pour into a large bowl; stir in remaining tomato juice. Chill at least 1 hour. Top with garlic bread if desired and remaining blue cheese.

SLICED TOMATOES WITH BLUE-CHEESE DRESSING

Steps:

• Core the tomatoes, and cut into thick slices. Peel the onion, and slice.
• Combine the vinegar, oil, cheese, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Blend with a wire whisk (the dressing should be lumpy).
• Arrange the lettuce leaves, slices of tomatoes and onions on a cold serving plate, alternating them and slightly overlapping. Pour the dressing over all. Sprinkle with the basil, and serve.

STEAK WITH BLISTERED TOMATOES AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large bowl whisk the olive oil, garlic, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Add the steak and toss it a few times to make sure it is coated in the marinade. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it marinate for about 20 minutes while you light the grill.
• Bring a grill to medium flame and lightly oil the grate. Grill the steak for about 4 minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired doneness. Remove to a platter and cover with aluminum foil to rest. Place the tomatoes directly on the grill grate and use tongs to gently roll them back and forth for about 1 minute, or until the skins blacken and blister.
• Carefully remove them to a bowl and sprinkle in the blue cheese. The cheese will start to melt a little and make a chunky sauce.
• Divide the steak amongst four plates and serve each piece with a scoop of tomatoes and blue cheese on top.