Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Simple Pleasures

A recipe that is simple, yet artisanal in flavor and presentation.

Fresh Tomato Slices with Basil

1 plump, red tomato, room temperature (for best flavor)
Several fresh basil leaves
EVOO
Freshly ground black pepper
Salt

Slice tomatoes about 1/2-3/4" thick and place on a flat plate.  
Drizzle or spray (using an oil "mister") EVOO all over tomato slices.
Grind the pepper over the slices, use your own judgment and taste for amount.
Sprinkle with salt (I use Himalayan pink salt mostly, it tastes amazing and has good stuff in it)
Slice or cut thin strips of fresh basil and place all over tomato slices.
Let sit for 15 minutes or so.
Eat with abandon and enjoy the lovely flavors.

That is all.