Here are a couple of scumptious ideas for all you raw-foodist rooftop gardeners out there. Enjoy!

Roof Top Heirloom Tomatoes

# Paper thin slices of various heirloom tomatoes (fully ripe)
# 3 basil leaves (fresh) thinly shredded and sprinkled
# Pinch of coursely ground 'smoked salt'
# 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
# Small squeeze of lemon drizzled
# Drizzle of high quality organic olive oil
# 1-2 Tablespoons Caremalized onions (recipe is below)
# Cracked fresh black pepper

To serve.. On LG plate, cover most of plate with a *very thin layer of
tomatoes Spinkle shredded basil, and caremlized onions. Sprinkle with zest,
salt and pepper. To finish drizzle with good quality olive oil.

Caramelized Onions

# 1 cup shallots or red onions sliced paper thin with
# 3 T olive oil
# 3 T nama shoyu
# 3 T date paste
# ½ t sea salt
In mixing bowl toss all ingredients well, coating the onions thoroughly with
marinate. Allow to marinate for 2-4 hours. Strain before serving. Wll keep
in marinate for 1 week. Serve with heirloom tomatoes

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Submitted by mthom on Wed, 24/05/2006 - 1:07pm.