Shelly's Recipe

CHERRY TOMATOES FILLED WITH GOAT CHEESE

Category: Cold

24 cherry tomatoes, a mixture of red and yellow
1/4 lb.fresh goat cheese (chèvre)
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

Cut the top off each cherry tomato. Using a small spoon, scoop out the pulp to make a hollow yet sturdy shell. Drain off any juice that accumulates in the shells.

In a bowl, combine the cheese, basil, salt and pepper. Mix with a fork until well blended.

Using the small spoon, fill each tomato with about 1 tsp of the cheese mixture. Arrange the filled tomatoes on a platter to serve. Serves 4.

NOTE: I find it easier to pipe the filling into the tomatoes.