Subject: Broiled Tomatoes with Smoked Mozzarella
From: Unicorn (Unicorn@Indenial.com)
Date: Thu Nov 11 1999 - 09:35:47 EST
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: FOOD FUNNY :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Here's the last of the food funny sent in by CrazyPam that was
originally published in "Cooking: A Cook's Dictionary," by Henry Beard
and Roy McKie, published by Workman Publishing, New York, 1985. It is
available from Amazon.com at:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0894808435/worldwiderecipes/
Utensil: A spill, cut, burn, or bungle with a handle on the end.
Vinaigrette: Basic French dressing that consists of too much oil added
a bit too quickly to a mixture containing partially ground peppercorns
from a malfunctioning mill, an excess of salt, all the juice that
could be gotten out of an old lemon half, and dry mustard that fell
out of the can in a big lump.
Whisk: One of a number of exercise devices used by sedentary cooks to
develop muscles and improve body tone. Other items of workout
equipment found in kitchens include the eggbeater (strengthens
pectorals), the cheese grater (enlarges triceps), and the salad
spinner (firms up deltoids),
Yogurt: Semisolid dairy product made from partly evaporated and
fermented milk. Yogurt is one of only three foods that taste exactly
the same as they sound. The other two are goulash and squid.
Zinfandel: Red wine produced in very large volume in California and
available by the liter or gallon in both premium and unleaded
varieties. The best recent vintage is the 11:35 a.m., though some
people swear by the 9:58.
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This is a side dish I had at my favorite restaurant here in St.
Thomas the other night, and I wanted to pass it along as soon as I
could. A single slice of tomato was served as a garnish, but two or
three slices per person would make an excellent side dish.
Broiled Tomatoes with Smoked Mozzarella
1 to 2 large ripe tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tsp (5 ml) balsamic vinegar
8 to 12 - 1/4 inch (5 mm) thick slices of smoked
mozzarella (regular mozzarella may be used)
Cut the tomatoes into 1/2 inch (1 cm) slices, season with salt and
pepper, and place on a baking sheet. Add a few drops of balsamic
vinegar to each slice, and top with a slice of mozzarella. Place
under the broiler and cook until the cheese is melted. Alternately,
bake in a preheated 350F (180C) oven for 5 to 8 minutes, until the
cheese is melted. Serves 4 to 6.
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