Heirloom Tomato Flight

This is Mama Miche, and today, in my magic kitchen: Heirloom Tomato Flight

This heirloom tomato flight was nothing short of a revelation—a testament to the magic that happens when simple, high-quality ingredients are treated with respect. Each tomato, vibrant and bursting with personality, offered its own sun-soaked note of sweetness, tang, or earthiness. Arranged side by side, they were a rainbow on the plate and a symphony on the tongue.

Even my hubster, who proudly wears the badge of “not a mater fan,” surprised us both. He tried it—and liked it! “Hey Mikey, he liked it!” (If you know, you know.) Not only did he give the tomatoes a chance, but he went in for seconds of the Kimchi egg salad AND he’s not an egg salad fan either!

Serve this as a light lunch, summer starter, or the centerpiece of a picnic board. Let the tomatoes shine, and don’t skimp on the quality tomatoes and toppings.

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Tools

• Large chef knife 

• Cutting board or mat

• Spoons and assorted cutlery 

• Serving plate

Ingredients

Makes 2-4 servings

• 2 (note 1) heirloom tomatoes, thickly sliced

• Twice Stolen Spice™

1. CLASSIC BLTA

•  Mayonnaise

• 1 romaine lettuce leaf

• 2 slices of bacon cooked

• 2 slices of avocado 

2. CAPRESE

• 1 slice fresh mozzarella

• 2-3 leaves fresh basil or pesto

• Balsamic vinegar or reduction 

3. GREEK

• 1 good spritz or two of olive oil

• 1/4 cup feta cheese 

• 1/4 cucumber sliced

• 3 sliced kalamata olives (optional)

• 1 tbsp fresh dill

4. TURKEY CHILI CRUNCH

• 1 tbsp cream cheese

• 2 slices of turkey

• 1 tsp chili crunch oil.

5. TUNA SALAD (note 2)

• Tuna 

• Mayo

• Celery 

• Scallions 

• Lettuce 

• Romaine lettuce 

6. KIMCHI EGG SALAD (note 3)

• Hard-boiled egg

• Kimchi 

• Gochugaru

• Mayo

• Scallions

7. TLC (tomato lox & cream cheese)

• Cream cheese 

• Lox

• Sliced onion

• Dill

• Capers (optional)

• Everything but the bagel seasoning (optional)

Directions

Prep Time: 30 minutes 

• Wash and dry your tomatoes. Slice thickly (approx 0.25″) and sprinkle with Twice Stolen Spice™

• Top each flight with the ingredients of each flavor combo.

• Serve immediately and enjoy

Notes

1. The amount used will depend on their size and the number of tastes in your flight.

2. I mix all the ingredients (minus the lettuce) for the tuna salad in a bowl and spoon it on top of the tomato

3. I make the egg salad with hard-boiled egg, finely chopped kimchi, and Kewpie Mayo. Top with gochugaru, more kimchi, scallion and sesame seeds. (optional)