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November 13, 2007
Paper Scraps Vol 15 : 5 ways with semi-dried tomatoes
Don't you just love those 5-ways with and 10-ways with pages in food magazines, packed with brilliant and quick recipe ideas for a pantry staple or for that opened jar in your fridge waiting to die a slow death. Here are 5 ways with sun-dried/semi-dried tomatoes which make good meal or snack ideas.
1. SEMI-DRIED TOMATO BUTTER
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Place butter [at room temperature], coarsely chopped semi-dried tomatoes and fresh basil leaves in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Shape into a log and wrap in plastic wrap. Place in the fridge until firm. Unwrap and slice crossways. Serve with barbecued beef, chicken or fish.
2. RICOTTA & SEMI-DRIED TOMATO STUFFED CHICKEN
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Combine coarsely chopped semi-dried tomatoes, chopped fresh rosemary and fresh ricotta in a bowl. Cut a horizontal slit in the thickest part of single chicken breast fillets to create pockets. Divide the ricotta mixture among the pockets. heat a little olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat and pan fry the chicken until cooked through.
3. LAMB, CANNELLINI BEAN & SEMI-DRIED TOMATO SALAD
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Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook lamb steaks until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil. Set aside to rest. Thickly slice. Combine lamb, baby rocket leaves, drained canned cannellini beans, semi-dried tomatoes and your favourite salad dressing in a bowl. Toss to mix.
4. SEMI-DRIED TOMATO & MOZZARELLA FRITTATA
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Preheat grill on high. Whisk together eggs, coarsely grated mozzarella, coarsely chopped semi-dried tomatoes and a little cream in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. heat a little olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add crushed garlic and baby spinach leaves and cook until the spinach wilts. Pour in the egg mixture. Reduce heat to low. Cook until frittata is set around the edges but still runny in the centre. Place the pan under grill and cook until golden and just set.
5. SEMI-DRIED TOMATO & BLACK OLIVE TAPENADE
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Place coarsely chopped semi-dried tomatoes, pitted black olives, peeled garlic cloves, capers and olive oil in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. Serve with toasted crusty bread.
Posted by Gel at November 13, 2007 9:59 AM
