Oven dried Cherry tomatoes

I use cherry tomatoes , large tomatoes can be used just remember to extend the cooking time.

Ingredients
1lb tomatoes
1/4t salt
1/4t pepper
1t dried herbs (optional)
Olive oil

Instructions
Preheat oven. 300°F, 150°C, gm 3,
1. Halve tomatoes lengthwise.
2. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper
3. Arrange the halved tomatoes over a baking tray,cut sides up.
4. Sprinkle with salt,pepper and the dried herbs if using.
5. Bake for 2 hours until semi-dried. turn off the oven and let the tomatoes sit in the oven to dry in the residual heat for another half hour once cold place in a jar and pour oil in the jar till tomatoes are covered Store in the fridge

Acili Ezme

Acılı Ezme

 

Turkish Style Tomato Dip/meze similar to a salsa.

Sumac is red berry that has a tangy and lemony taste, it is ground and the spice often used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking.

Pomegranate molasses is a dark, thick, sweet, sour and sticky syrup that’s used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, used as a marinade or as an ingredient in sauces or dips,

3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 large red or white onion, chopped
1 green or red pepper, chopped
1 cup coriander or parsley
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
1 lemon juice
1 tsp chilli flakes or 1-2 fresh chilli
1 tsp sumac
1 tsp cumin, ground
Salt to taste

Mix all the ingredients in a food processor mix till you have desired smoothness. (Some people like it smooth other prefer it chunky) Then place in a service bowl.
Leave aside for at least an hour to help develop the flavours, then serve with any kind of Kebab or meat dish.