Rosedale Stuffed Heirlooms

Ever wonder why Rosedale tomatoes look so funny? It’s because they are Rosedale Heirlooms!

This week, we’re featuring the Rosedale Yellow Heirloom tomato - our prized varietal that has been passed down through generations right here at Rosedale. They are prized for their color, shape and flavor and differ from todays commercial hybrid tomatoes, which are bred for durability rather than taste. These heirlooms are a great source of potassium, antioxidants and also vitamins A and C. They’re also a fantastic source of lycopene which may protect against certain types of cancer.

One of my favorite ways to enjoy these delicious heirloom’s is stuffed and roasted!

Ingredients:

• • 4 Rosedale yellow heirloom tomatoes
• • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• • Salt and pepper to taste
• • 4 ounces goat cheese
• • 1/3 cup creme fraiche
• • 1 tablespoon thyme

Directions:

• • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
• • Carefully cut a circle from the top of the tomato with a sharp serrated knife. Use a spoon to gently hollow out the center of the tomato still leaving a bit of flesh around the sides.
• • Place the tomatoes upside down on paper towel to drain excess liquid
• • Place the tomatoes in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and roast for 25-30 minutes (until the tomatoes just start to wrinkle).
• • Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Pour out any excess liquid that accumulated inside the tomato cavity while roasting.
• • Combine the goat cheese, creme fraiche, thyme, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whip with a handheld blender or vigorously with a whisk until fluffy. Set aside.
• • Spoon the goat cheese filling into the tomatoes
• • Serve quickly and enjoy