I’ve been on a simple food kick lately… I think it’s the weather. In summertime, I can’t really be bothered to do anything besides combine a few ingredients. These tomatoes are a perfect example: I had bought some tomatoes for a salad, but I waited just a bit too long to eat them. Instead, I combined them with salt, pepper, herbes de provence and olive oil, and roasted them on high heat until they were charred and blistered on the outside. The juice in the pan was delicious with some fresh baguette, but most of this got served over plain spaghetti: it doesn’t get much better than that.
In other news, I’m off to Mallorca in a few days for a month. I’m excited to let you all know a bit about Spanish food… and to take some lessons from the master we’re going to be staying with, the Canadian’s friend, the Englishman. I had his roast lamb a few months ago, and I still think about it.
Mainland Europe is just great for tomatoes, and you can’t beat them done simply like this. Although my favourite is just sliced on toast with basil…yum.
And, like you, I’m still around! Must get better at commenting (and comment on your other blog[s] too!)
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I am now craving roasted tomatoes and spaghetti. Maybe for dinner tonight!
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I so am going to make this for lunch this weekend! Sounds delish! Have a great time in Mallorca.
Roasted tomatoes are so good! Making a pasta with them is nice and simple and tasty!