Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 Ripe Heirloom Tomatoes, Various Colors, Seeded and Diced
• 2 Tablespoons Garlic, Minced
• 1/2 Cup Fresh Basil, Chopped
• 1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley, Chopped
• 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 Teaspoon Fresh Tarragon, Minced
  
• 1/4 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
• 2 Baguettes, Cut in 1/2 Inch Thick Slices
• 6 Cloves Garlic, Cut in Half

DIRECTIONS:

• Mix first 8 ingredients in a medium sized bowl and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Set aside, unrefrigerated for 3 hours.
• Heat oven to 350°F and toast cut baguettes on a baking sheet.
• Rub cut side of garlic on each slice and top with tomato mixture.

Heirloom tomatoes. Garlic and more garlic. 'Nuff said. Yum...
Enjoy!

This recipe is originally from Self.com

Roasted Tomato Basil Gazpacho with Avocado

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 Pounds Ripe Campari Tomatoes
  
• Cored and Halved Lengthwise
• 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
• 3 Cups Chicken (or Vegetable) Broth
• 1 Cup Chopped Vidalia Onion
• 2 Tablespoons Garlic
• Minced
• 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
• 1/2 Jalapeño
• Seeded and Chopped
• 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
• 1 Teaspoon Cumin
• 1 Avocado
• Halved, Peeled, Pitted and Cut Into 1/4" Slices
• 2 Tablespoons Cilantro
• Chopped

DIRECTIONS:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Toss tomatoes, oil and basil and arrange cut-side down in a large roasting pan.
• Roast until tomato skins or shriveled and starting to brown, about 45 minutes.
• Remove from oven and pour 1 cup of broth over tomatoes and let cool to room temperature.
• Once cooled, transfer tomatoes, broth and any burnt bits on side of pan to a blender.
• Add onion, garlic, lime juice, jalapeño, cumin and salt to blender and purée until smooth.
• Transfer purée to a bowl and add remaining 2 cups of broth.
• Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
• Serve in soup bowls, garnished with avocado slices and cilantro.

Great refreshing, summer-time soup. Roasting the tomatoes increases the their natural, sweet, fruity flavor while combining with the olive oil and basil giving the dish its smooth, silky texture.
Enjoy!

This dish was adapted from one found at www.eatingwell.com