In my youth, I hated tomatoes. The pale, mealy slices that you see on fast food burgers and sandwiches really are awful. That’s what I was used to. Who knew that tomatoes could be so flavorful, juicy and colorful enough to brighten my soul just a little?
From the Farmers Market: tomatoes, basil, garlic, goat cheese. Here’s what I made.
Spicy Garlic Spread
2 t. goat cheese
2 t. mayo
1 clove of garlic, grated
1 t. Hott Sauce
Stir all ingredients together until smooth.
Breakfast Sandwich
1 or 2 eggs (how hungry are you?)
1 biscuit, sliced in half and toasted
Spicy Garlic Spread
1 fresh, ripe tomato, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2-3 fresh basil leaves
Fry egg in a pan to desired level of doneness – I like mine a little runny. Spread the garlic spread over the biscuit. Place a tomato slice on each biscuit half. Season with salt and pepper. Place egg(s) on the biscuit. Drizzle Spicy Garlic Spread on top. Tear up basil leaves and sprinkle over the sandwich. Enjoy!
The Hott Sauce, from Portland chef Andrew Garrett, is available at Williams-Sonoma. It’s a nice addition to my hot sauce collection. Life will never be bland again.
Go out and get some tomatoes people. Eat them like apples, eat them in slices, put them in the food processor and make salsa. How ever you decide to eat them, enjoy our local bounty of tomatoes for the next few weeks. They will be gone all too soon.
Hott Sauce provided by NW Elixers. Thank you!
