Ingredients
- Fresh firm medium sized tomatoes – 1 per person
- 1 egg – 1 per person
- Fresh basil, cilantro or parsley
- Block of parmesean cheese
Instructions
- 1. Cut the top off the tomato, as you would to make a jack-o-lantern
- 2. Discard the top
- 3. Using a sharp spoon, carefully cut the veins of the tomato – don’t bother about the seeds, they will come out easily
- 4. Scoop out the veins and the seeds, being careful not to puncture the side of the tomato
- 5. Use aluminum foil to create a “base” for the tomato
- 6. Break an egg into a small glass or cup (making sure not to break the yolk) and pour the egg into each tomato bowl
- 7. Use a scissors and cut strips or pieces of your fresh herb over top of the egg
- 8. Cut slices of cheese about the thickness of two quarters
- 9. Using a cup or round cutter about the size of the openings in the tomatoes, cut a circle of cheese to set on top of the herbs.
- If you don’t have this, just use a knife to roughly cut a circle.
- 10. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes
- 11. Remove from oven and let set for five minutes while you make toast if you wish.
- 12. Carefully peel down the skin of the tomato, allowing it to decorate the plate and become the leaves of the flower. These will not be eaten.
- 13. Serve with bread or toast.
