Here are several delicious and versatile ideas for what to do with cherry tomatoes:
- Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce: Roast cherry tomatoes in the oven with garlic, red onion, thyme, olive oil, salt, and pepper until they caramelize and burst. Blend and simmer with basil for a flavorful sauce great with pasta or bread.
- Quick Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes: Sauté cherry tomatoes with garlic, salt, crushed red pepper, and olive oil until softened and saucy. Toss with cooked pasta, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese for an easy meal.
- Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Side Dish: Toss cherry tomatoes with minced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and thyme. Roast until soft and bursting, perfect as a side for brunch or dinner.
- Fresh Salads and Snacks: Use fresh cherry tomatoes in salads, skewers with cheese, mixed with cucumbers, olives, and herbs, or as a topping for bruschetta, flatbreads, or sandwiches.
- Preservation and Pickling: Roast and freeze cherry tomatoes for later use, pickle them with garlic and dill, or make cherry tomato jam for a unique sweet and savory treat.
- Dessert Twists: Try candied cherry tomatoes, tomato cherry cobbler, or even dried cherry tomatoes as a topping for ice cream or cakes.
These ideas leverage the sweet, juicy flavor and thin skin of cherry tomatoes, making them suitable for fresh, cooked, preserved, and even dessert dishes. Let me know if you want detailed recipes for any of these options!
