Stuffed
Tomatoes
Blossoms, Cups or
Fantans! To prepare a Blossom
, turn tomato stem end down. Cut
down to but not through bottom in 6 wedges.
Scoop out some of the center. To
prepare a Cup, cut a thin slice off bottom of tomato to level. Cut slice off top of tomato. Scoop out center. To prepare a Fantan, turn tomato stem end
down. Cut down to but not through
bottom, making 3 - 4 slices. For all,
invert after cutting on a paper towel.
Just before serving, season interior with salt and fresh ground pepper
and then stuff. Cottage cheese, chicken
and tuna salad also make great stuffings.
Preparation time: About 20 minutes.
Equipment you’ll
need: cutting board, knife (adult),
teaspoon, scoop, solid (nested) measuring cups, measuring spoons, and 4 serving
plates.
Recipe
4 1/2 pound red tomatoes
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
Turn tomato stem
end down. Cut down to but not through
bottom in 6 wedges. Scoop out some of
the center. Invert on paper towel and
chill. Just before serving, season
interior and stuff.
8 ounces cooked turkey breast tenderloins
(2cups)
1 large rib celery, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup
thin sliced water chestnuts
1/2 cup Chow Mein
Noodles
Dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons stir-fry seasoning mix (from
package)
1 teaspoon Teriyaki sauce
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
1. Cut cooked tenderloins into small bite size
pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
2. Add celery and water chestnuts. Stir to mix.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Spoon over turkey mixture
and toss to
coat.
4. Cover and refrigerate for least 1 hour.
5. Just before serving stir in Chow Mein Noodles
6. Stuff tomatoes and place on a crisp leaf of
red tip lettuce.
7. Sprinkle lightly with kosher salt and fresh
ground pepper.
Yield:
4 servings.
Clean up: Always clean off the counters with an
anti-bacterial spray. Show
initiative. Do a little extra when you
clean the kitchen.
Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S.
Family and Consumer Science
Home Economist