CHEF PERRY SEAL / HILLWOOD COUNTRY CLUB
4 large Roma tomatoes
1/4 c Italian bread crumbs
1/4 c Reggiano Parmesan cheese
1 t chopped garlic
1 t fresh chopped Italian parsley
1 t fresh chopped basil
1 each medium onion
1/4 c balsamic vinegar
1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
2 bay leaves
2 c baby arugula
Salt and pepper
Finely slice onion and sauté with 1 ounce olive oil and bay leaves until tender… add balsamic and cook until vinegar is reduced, about 1 hour.
Rub the tomato with garlic, basil, parsley, salt and pepper….. let stand for a minimum of 30 min
Sprinkle the tomato with parmesan and bread crumbs… sauté with 1 ounce olive oil. Garnish the plate with arugula tossed with the remaining olive oil
Serves 4 people as a salad or Appetizer.