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Inspiration of the Day – Sweet Strawberry Tomatoes

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The Inspiration of UrbnSpice Series

These little gems are Sweet Strawberry Tomatoes.  Are they not the prettiest thing that you have seen today?  (Other than my post of the wee one baking sugar cookies). I could not resist buying them – these Sweet Strawberry Tomatoes became my Inspiration of the Day.

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The inspiration of the Day: Strawberry Tomatoes

I have great fun in the market this time of year as the local produce is arriving and is proudly displayed by the greengrocer staff.  I am sure that the produce guys wonder as I travel through their displays, exclaiming my great delight while taking photos with my iPhone.  I wonder which of the selections I find today will be discussed, cooked, photographed and eaten first?  There are not enough hours in a day when there are already a few too many irons in the fire.

For these beauties, the most simple of cooking methods will occur today with another discovery today – rice bran oil!  As much as I adore using olive oil with tomatoes, I felt this was a perfect opportunity to try this oil.  It has a clean, delicate taste, a high smoke point and, bonus – it also claims many health benefits.

Preparing to Roast the Sweet Strawberry Tomatoes | urbnspice.com

Preparing to Roast the Sweet Strawberry Tomatoes

Roasted Strawberry Tomatoes

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 vines strawberry tomatoes (about 1/2 lb)
  • One or two garlic cloves, slivered
  • Rice Bran Oil, (or Olive Oil) as needed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

METHOD:  

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Place the tomatoes (on the vine) and the slivered garlic on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Roast until the skin starts to shrivel a bit – about 10 minutes.
  5. Serve directly on top of the dish of your choice; for example, with a lovely grilled steak.  Enjoy with a glass of red wine.

 

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Roasted Sweet Strawberry Tomatoes

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Roasted Tomato Compote

Roasted Potato Salad with Bacon and Chives – Double Duty Recipe Series

Roasted Strawberry Compote with Chicken

Further Resources:

Learn More About  Vine Sweet Strawberry Tomatoes  

Rice Bran Oil 

Health Benefits of Rice Bran Oil

If you try my recipe for Roasted Tomato Compote, please leave me a comment below with your feedback.

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Happiness is Baking with Children!

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“Happiness is Baking with Children”

The UrbnSpice Chef

One thing I am known for as a Mom, Grandmother, and culinary educator is welcoming children into my kitchen. Baking with Children – I love it!  My children would literally come running happily into the kitchen when it was baking time with Mommy.  Their friends knew that they would always have a place in my kitchen island when they visited.  Birthday parties often had a baking or kitchen activity component to them.  My grandchildren are willing little helpers – I have even had dreams of all four of them around me at the kitchen island.

Best Banana Muffins Ever: Kids in the Kitchen | urbnspice.com

Best Banana Muffins Ever: Kids in the Kitchen helping top the muffins with streusel

There are some tips to keep things organized and (somewhat) mess-free.  Each situation is going to be a little bit different.  If a child has been involved in a fun baking activity, this is going to be easier than a child who has never experienced any sort of kitchen activity with an adult.  Many of my daughter’s friends told me that they were not allowed anywhere in the kitchen.  Sadly, this happens.  My goal is to change that….

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Chocolate Desserts Made Easy and Delicious – Pies and Tarts

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Hello, everyone! Here is a little more information about Volume III of the series:  Pies and Tarts, “Chocolate Desserts Made Easy and Delicious – Pies and Tarts” 

To make it easy for you to find the book, click on the link or the book cover below and it will take you directly to my book on Amazon! 

CLICK HERE!  

UrbnSpice's Chocolate Desserts - Pies and Tarts

Inside this newest book, you will find recipes for pies, tarts, crusts of every type (including press-in and crumb crusts), fillings, garnishes, sauces and learning tips and so much more.

I would like to share with you one of my personal favourites from the book:  White Chocolate Lemon Curd Tart 

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White Chocolate Lemon Curd Tart

Black Bottom Pumpkin Tart

Caramel Pecan Chocolate Tart with Almond Cream Layer

Chocolate Honey Tart

Milk Chocolate Macaroon Tart

Roasted Strawberry Chocolate Linzer Tart

and many, many more!  Check it out!

 Check out Volume Two “Cookies, Brownies and Squares” and Volume One, “Cakes” by clicking on the book covers below:

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And Last, but not least:  Chocolate Desserts, Gluten-Free Desserts

I would love to hear what you think about my cookbook series.  Writing a cookbook was definitely on my bucket list and I am so happy to have accomplished not one but four books (I had so much fun writing these books with encouragement from readers for more, more, more!).  There are easy to follow instructions and the recipes are triple tested.  Thanks for visiting this page.  I am thrilled that you did.

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The UrbnSpice Chef

 

 

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