Mom Knows Best

I'd like to celebrate this Memorial Day weekend by sharing a simple and delicious dish that my mom inspired me to try.  

When I was a kid, I hated tomatoes.  In fact, I don't think I really gave them a chance until after college, at which point I realized that they're, you know, delicious.  Many members of my family--especially my mom and my sister Maggie--were big tomato fans. 

So when I was home with my parents recovering from surgery recently, I was treated to many marvelous mom-made meals.  And for the first time, I finally ate a dish she cooked regularly when I was a kid:  roasted tomatoes with cheese.

All you have to do is . . .

 1. preheat the oven to 350-400 degrees (I like higher heat because it helps me get my food faster) 

 2. cut up some tomatoes (I like thinly sliced, but you can also chop them) place them in a shallow baking pan (like a 9 x 13 Pyrex or metal pan) 

 3. add some chopped or sliced onions + salt and pepper + other herbs of your choice

 4. roast for 5-10 minutes

 5. add shredded cheese (I like a blend of cheddars, but any good melting cheese will work) until it melts.

 

Then eat up!

I served these with dinner when I cooked for 8ish friends.  Many of them wanted seconds and thirds!

How's that for an easy dish?

Enjoy this first taste of summer,

Francie

One day, I'll whip up a spread like this and make it look easy.  For now, I'll be content to enjoy such meals at my mom's table!