Tomato Fan? Try these Blistered Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine
Provencal Recipes · Side Dish · Stephanie Villegas · TasteThis recipe is so easy. It’s hardly a recipe, but I must share it as tomato season in Provence is almost upon us, and these blistered cherry tomatoes are a perfect summer side dish. When you join a cooking class at Laurel in Fontvieille, we will make several dishes, including easy side dishes like this one.

Blistered Cherry Tomatoes
A quick and easy way to enjoy all your fresh tomatoes!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 clusters of cherry tomatoes on the vine approx. 12-16 tomatoes per cluster
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- herbes de Provence
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 205°C / 400°F
- Place tomatoes, still attached to their vines, on a baking sheet and generously drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper and herbes de Provence
- Bake for 25 minutes or until their skins have slightly softened/burst and they appear to be melting
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Cauliflower, Tomato, and Chèvre Gratin
The recipe below is a nod to the tastes of Provence with cauliflower, tomato, and goat cheese. It is a delicious side dish especially during the cooler months of the year.
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Tomato Mozzarella Salad
This salad is quick to make, but the key is fresh tomatoes. Fresh goat cheese is a tasty alternative to mozzarella.
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Stuffed Baked Tomatoes
An easy vegetarian dish. Serve as a side or as a main course with other stuffed vegetables. and a salad
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