Cherry Tomato Cups

Ingredients

•24 cherry tomatoes

•white bean hummus

•saffron

•fresh basil

•fine EVOO

•smoker

Method

Wash and dry tomatoes.

Cut a small slice off the bottoms of each tomato so they will stand upright. Using a paring knife, slice off the top of the tomatoes. Using a small melon baller, hollow out the insides of the tomatoes by gently scooping out and discarding the seeds and pulp.

Pipe hummus into tomatoes, place on a plate and garnish with basil, saffron strands and drizzle with EVOO.

Place dome over tomato, then lift enough to insert smoke.

Recipe: Ultimate Appetizer Ideabook