There's a reason why there are festivals and parties dedicated to the tomato. The allure of a freshly picked specimen, still warm from the sun, is rivaled by no other summertime vegetable (okay, I know it's technically a fruit, but I'm sticking with the vegetable theme right now). When you have a bumper crop of tomatoes, you try to work them into as many recipes as possible - from frittatas and shrimp "martinis", to pasta salads and sandwiches. This particular sandwich is something really special.
As much as I would like to take credit for this unforgettable recipe, the nod goes to Courtney of Bake. Eat. Repeat. Courtney posts such recipes as Guacamole Crunch Grilled Cheese, Strawberry Nutella Fudge Pops and Watermelon Salsa. She doesn't know it yet, but I'll be dropping by unannounced for lunch. If I don't give her the heads-up first, I figure I can abscond with a couple of extra Nutella pops before she knows what hit her.
As for this recipe...well, I won't give it all away. Let's just say there are roasted tomatoes, goat cheese, a sweet and savory balsamic syrup and browned Parmesan cheese. All of those mean one thing: You must make this...today!
For the recipe and step-by-step photos, head to the Tasty Kitchen blog.
shelly (cookies and cups)
This is a perfect lunch in my world!
doodles
have some very tasty heirloom tomatoes that are ready to something special and this looks perfect. I need to go get lost over at Tasty Kitchen anyway cause I have been absent for awhile. Only thing I would change is the bread I'll use the sourdough from TJ's I have on hand..........thanks!!
Jersey girl cooks
Tomatoes are my favorite especially this time of year. Love these lil sandwiches!
megan @ whatmegansmakin
We love tomatoes around here, and this looks delicious! I'll have to try this for something different than our usual tomato sandwiches 🙂
Mimi
Everyone's talking tomato sandwiches these days and I cannot get enough.
This looks wonderful - I love goat cheese with tomatoes!
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
Yum, this looks so delish!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar
I looove the sound of this! Yum!
Jen @ Savory Simple
What a great sandwich! Classic, delicious flavor combinations. How could you go wrong? I love it.
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious
Nice specimens! fruit/veggies who cares..I just care if they taste good and these look like winners!!
Ali @ Gimme Some Oven
Oh my goodness! I have all of these ingredients. Totally going to try this for lunch today. Looks delish!!