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Cherry Tomato Skewers

Continuing our tour through the summer garden certainly requires a stop at the cherry tomato plant. But this time, instead of serving them on a salad or tumbled with a flavored salt, how about a couple of minutes on the grill.

4 bamboo skewers
20 cherry tomatoes
16 large fresh basil leaves
Extra Virgin Olive Oil such as Ravida, BR Cohn, Badia a Coltibuono
Trade Winds Spice Company Sea Salt or Fleur de Sel
Trade Winds Spice Company freshly ground pepper

Soak the bamboo skewers for 15 minutes by immersing them in water, then drain before using.

Preheat grill to medium-hot flame.

Assemble skewers by alternating a cherry tomato with a basil leaf folded in half crosswise (use 5 cherry tomatoes and 4 basil leaves per skewer). Brush the tomatoes generously on all sides with the olive oil.

Create a “cool zone” on the grill by banking the coals to one side or by turning off one burner. Oil the grill grate. Place skewers directly over the medium-hot fire and grill, turning once, until light grill marks appear on both sides (about 30 seconds per side). Move the skewers to the “cool zone”, cover and grill 1-2 minutes longer until tomatoes are hot, but the skin has not blistered.

Place on a serving platter and season with salt and pepper.

Makes 4 skewers (serves 4).

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Trade Winds Spice Company
423 South Main Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-0422
www.tradewindsspice.com