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| Tomatoes Stuffed with Rice Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Easter Celebration Overall User Rating:  |
Awesome
12/27/2005 at 06:57pm
User: Kevin from Groton, CT User Rating:
Love this recipe!!
Don't Cook For Too Long
12/21/2005 at 08:07pm
User: Melissa from Chino Hills, CA User Rating:
The taste was good, but make sure that you do not heat them in the oven for too long. Mine did start to fall apart when I transferred them to a plate. I do recommend using a flavored rice to take the flavor up a bit.
Dramatic, delicious, and easy
12/18/2007 at 04:18pm
User: Elizabeth from Newport Coast, CA User Rating:
This recipe is a really dramatic presentation with beautiful colors. I made this for my mother's birthday dinner, and it was phenomenal! She loved the tops, and called them "hats" on the tomatoes. I added some ground beef, seasoned with middle eastern spices to take it up a little. I saw that another user had used ricotta cheese and sausage- I will definitely try that next time. When I made it a third time, I used ground lamb. It is similar to a Middle Eatern dish that stuffs eggpants. Really versatile and delicious. Giada never fails and never disappoints!
Wow!
12/06/2007 at 09:56pm
User: Whitney from Salem, OR User Rating:
These were absolutely phenomenal. We had no arborio rice on hand, so I substituted basmati. The basmati added a nice floral essence to the dish that blended very well with the basil. We are definitely using this as a staple recipe!!
Delicious
09/26/2005 at 11:18am
User: Lori from Spring, TX User Rating:
Appealing presentation, easy preparation. Cut back on the oil to have a lighter taste.
Not my cup of tea
09/23/2007 at 08:53pm
User: Laura from Albany, NY User Rating:
I actually didn't like this very much. The flavors were good, but I didn't like the flavor of the cooked tomato. I think it would have been better if the rice was baked and then the raw (cold) tomato was stuffed, for a better contrast.
wow
09/23/2007 at 02:17pm
User: britney from ventnor city, NJ User Rating:
i added bits of suasage and ricotta cheese
scrumptious
09/23/2005 at 04:26pm
User: amy from gainesville, FL User Rating:
I definitely consider myself a novice in the kitchen, and this recipe made me feel like a master chef! Not only were the instructions understandable and easy to follow, the end result was delicious!!!
Very Easy & Yummy
09/17/2005 at 09:04am
User: DEB from Duryea, PA User Rating:
This is a great light meal idea.
Almost too flavorful
09/12/2005 at 03:05pm
User: Erin from Westminster, CO User Rating:
There was a lot going on in these tomatoes. If I were to make it again, I would cut the spices/parsley in half.
Great way to eat tomatoes!
09/08/2005 at 08:27pm
User: JESSICA from Naperville, IL User Rating:
I'm not a big tomato fan but I knew my husband would like this...sure enough he thought it was great and I found myself eating two which surprised me because I don't even like tomatoes!
A little watery
09/05/2005 at 02:31pm
User: Zaadia from Middle Village, NY User Rating:
Great tomato recipe with lots of flavor. The added pulp to the rice mixture turned out a little watery. The tomato itself also releases some water to the mixture.
impressive
09/05/2005 at 01:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I served this dish along with the Lamb in Herb Marinade and the flavors were lovely together. It is also quite simple to make, and not soggy at all.
Delicious!
08/29/2007 at 08:06am
User: Jenny from New York, NY User Rating:
My husband and I really enjoyed this recipe. I will definitely make it again. I would like it with a little less garlic next time, but the flavor and texture were wonderful.
Flavorless
08/28/2007 at 12:59am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It really had very little flavor. I love all the ingredients separately, but they didnt come together as expected.
superb!
08/27/2005 at 04:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This receipt is amazing! Really light, flavorful and not to difficult to make. I love it and will make it over and over again. Thank you!
Wonderful
08/24/2007 at 08:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very easy to make as long as you have a steady hand when slicing the tomato. Use an mellon baller to take out the inside of the tomato. Very good dish.
On The Fence
08/24/2007 at 12:39pm
User: MICHELE from Deerfield Beach, FL User Rating:
I made these at Christmas and was a little disappointed. I liked the concept but I think they needed more flavor. I'm going to make them again this weekend but I'm grilling them and then drizzling olive oil over the top. We will see if this changes my perspective, but following the recipe was a bummer. I expected more from Giada and they look better than they tasted. Maybe it was the tomatoes I used..........
Needs more OOMPH!
08/22/2005 at 07:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I WAS VERY EXCITED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE. IT SOUNDED DELICIOUS. IT DID NOT COME OUT WITH VERY MUCH FLAVOR.
HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME
08/21/2007 at 10:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
THIS RECIPE IS NOT ONLY GOOD ALL YEAR LONG BUT ESPECIALLY IN THE SUMMERTIME USING JERSEY TOMATOES YOU CAN'T GO WRONG. KEEP THEM COMING GIADA CIAO
Simple and Easy
08/17/2005 at 08:39pm
User: Jeannette from Wellington, FL User Rating:
I opted for a wild rice blend and added only 2Tbsp of fresh basil, the last Tbsp of basil I used 1 tsp of prepared pesto sauce. It took the flavor up a notch, I think. I also cooked this with the roasted chicken in balsamic vinegar (from another epsiode). The two went nicely together (although on that recipe I used 1 tsp dry mustard and 1 heaping tsp of tomato paste in place of the regular mustard.) All worked nicely together.
grandma loved them
08/17/2005 at 10:36am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
the resipe was easy to follow. my gramdma loved them.
mmmmmmmmm
08/17/2005 at 10:05am
User: MONA from Dearborn Heights, MI User Rating:
I tried this recipe using leftover rice, and it was so, so good! We had it with Salmon, and the flavors were just excellent together! I didn't have any parmesan cheese, so I left that out and they still came out very tasty!
kbo
08/15/2005 at 05:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
it was good
Lunch
08/15/2005 at 12:07am
User: AMANDA from Cape Canaveral, FL User Rating:
I usually take home-cooked lunch to work. I took this once for lunch and let my coworkers taste (we usually taste from other's plates). It was a blast! They now make it for their lunches too.
Great as side dish
08/06/2007 at 08:35pm
User: Neilu from Fair Oaks, CA User Rating:
Great as side dish for Meat loaf or any beef dish. I did add greanpeas to the rice in the last min. worked very well plus the color addition.
Delicious
07/18/2007 at 07:02pm
User: Jana from Chico, CA User Rating:
This dish was so easy to prepare and was delicious! I will deffinantly make this again
Great main or side dish
07/09/2006 at 10:15pm
User: JENNIFER from Durham, NC User Rating:
Delicious and flavorful, very easy to prepare. Thanks Giada!
Quick, easy, and delicious
07/05/2007 at 03:36pm
User: CAROLYN from Baltimore, MD User Rating:
Excellent recipe. Looks like a lot more work than it was!
Great Tomatoes
06/29/2004 at 10:55am
User: ETHEL from Quincy, MA User Rating:
Versatile: center one on a bed of lettuce for a salad course or light lunch; great side dish with any entree. Also an excellent use of off-season tomatoes.
Mmmmm...
06/14/2007 at 12:57pm
User: Kris from Panama City, FL User Rating:
This recipe is great! I tried it this way and I also tried it with my own twist. Use brown rice instead, add mild italian sausage (out of the casing and put through a food processor after cooking), rosemary and feta, nix the salt (since the sausage and feta are plenty salty). Wow! Either way it's amazing! ...And so simple.
Incredible Tomatoes
06/10/2006 at 10:12am
User: Judi from Springfield, VT User Rating:
I've made this twice and can't wait to make it again. It's hard to eat just one. The flavors meld together beautifully. I love this dish. My husband, surprisingly, loved it also.
SO GOOD and SO EASY!
06/01/2005 at 12:20pm
User: Leslie from Littleton, CO User Rating:
absolutely amazing! These make a great side dish but also an excellent lunch! great vegetarian option!
Amazing
05/18/2007 at 11:07am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A great side dish! These are soooo flavorful and easy to make! They look beautiful too. I only had smaller Roma tomatoes so I cut the stuffing in half and it worked out perfectly. Will make again and again!
Stuffing tomatoes never taste so great!
05/11/2005 at 06:16pm
User: JACQUILINE from Reading, PA User Rating:
I enjoy making this recipe but not as much as I enjoy eating it.
Great as a side or meal!
05/10/2006 at 05:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a hit. I stuffed the tomatoes with cajun rice...Yum!
Flavorful mini meals
05/05/2007 at 04:59pm
User: maria from el sobrante, CA User Rating:
Although this dish had decent flavor from the herbs, it could have used a little more moisture. More cheese perhaps! It went over well with my vegetarian guests. They could also be made into a carnivorous treat with the inclusion of some ground beef in the mix.
Try this...
05/03/2007 at 03:04am
User: MISS TAREN CARTER from Tucson, AZ User Rating:
i had some fresh basil and italian parsely on hand, so i bought Trader Joe's beefsteak tomatoes, and the filling only took care of three, so i made a second batch with three cloves garlic, and they were spectacular. make sure to salt and pepper to TASTE -- as tomatoes lend themselves to seasoning...
Easy to make!
04/30/2007 at 01:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was easy to make, though definitely taste the filling to ensure it has enough flavor. I found the filling was just a little too bland, though with more of each spice, it would have been tasty.
delicious!
04/29/2006 at 08:29pm
User: CHRISTINE from Houston, TX User Rating:
I made this recipe with brown rice to make it a little healthier (although it is already pretty healthy in it's original form). It was excellent! Not too watered down, just enough flavor, and filling enough to feed 3 people as a meal. We will definitely be making this one again...
okay
04/24/2006 at 11:41pm
User: Debbie from Bellevue, WA User Rating:
took oily and watery and lacked flavor. too bland
SUMMER TOMATO TREAT!!!
04/24/2006 at 12:09pm
User: BARBARA from pompano beach, FL User Rating:
I made this dish last night..It was simply to die for!! I had large summer tomatos which only took 4 instead of 6 to stuff..They held up perfectly and looked exactly like the picture...I did not use all the tomato juice or seeds, just the meat of the tomato-it was perfect!! Use excellant parm for this recipe... I saved this recipe to "My Recipe Box" -it will made alot during this summer..A keeper....
YUMMY GOOD!
04/23/2007 at 04:54pm
User: Lane from Louisville, KY User Rating:
Made this for a family dinner and everyone loved it. Will be a regular on our table. Very easy to make.
Delicious and Easy
04/22/2007 at 08:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was very simple to make and it would make for a perfect appetizer.
Excellent
04/20/2005 at 02:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We made this with long grain brown rice for a diabetic friendly recipe, and it turned out amazing.
Tomato Soup
04/19/2005 at 10:41am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The dish not the greaest but not so bad either. The rice was a little flavorless...and watery.
Cooking Time
04/18/2006 at 08:19pm
User: Yoli from Pismo Beach, CA User Rating:
I can not say that the flavor of this dish wasn't great, however, I think that the cooking time of the Arbollo rice is off by about three minutes to short. Also, the tomatos should be baked at a higher heat for more rididity to maintain their structure. My guest loved the flavor and presentation and that is super; sometimes I can't help but notice certain details. Next time I make these stuffed tomatos I will try my own advice, thank you Giada.
Yummy Tomatoes
04/17/2005 at 09:25pm
User: JENNIFER from Downers Grove, IL User Rating:
I made these for dinner tonight and they were easy and yummy. Even cold, the filling was so tastey before being cooked in the tomatoes. Tomatoes, basil and olive oil always taste great together.
Tomatoes Stuffed with Rice
04/16/2006 at 02:59pm
User: George from Alpharetta, GA User Rating:
Elcellect and easy to make. I changed nothing and the fanily loved it.
High on Flavor!
04/14/2007 at 12:55pm
User: STACY from Colorado Springs, CO User Rating:
I am astounded anyone had less than perfect results with this recipe! It was too easy and the results were far more flavorful than I expected. (I did add an extra clove of garlic.) It is absolutely my new favorite rice dish. Giada is right - the extra rice mixture in the bottom of the dish is crunchy and yummy and the best part!
It's in the rice
04/12/2006 at 03:55pm
User: Angela from Salinas, CA User Rating:
The mixture for the rice is amazing. And allows one to be creative and mix things up. Absolutely simple! (I overdid it with the olive oil. So, make sure it doesnt' happen with you. Nothing bad happens if you do. It'll just be a bit oily.) Everyone loved the rice!!! That's what made this dish a hit.
great looking and tasting
04/12/2006 at 09:19am
User: hannah from annapolis, MD User Rating:
this dish will impress whoever you're cooking for. and it's like having two side dishes in one: tomato and rice!
great for brunch
04/10/2005 at 09:04am
User: kristy from philadelphia, PA User Rating:
I made this recipe for Easter brunch and served them room temperature and they were a hit. I was a bit nervous because usually my grandmother makes stuffed tomatoes but I saw this recipe and asked if I could try this year. I got the thumbs up from her! My only piece of advice is to make a little more stuffing. That's the only thing I'll change next time.
Excellent
04/09/2007 at 05:53pm
User: Pat from Collinsville, IL User Rating:
This was excellent with one exception, I baked it as directed and I made a separate small casserole of just the rice mixture. My family loved the rice mixture baked by itself. It will be a regular visitor to our table. Pat M. Collinsville, IL
So easy, even a college student can do it!
04/09/2007 at 10:29am
User: Alison from Huntington Station, NY User Rating:
I was watching her make this between classes and I HAD to try it! It was very easy to make and SO GOOD! My room mates loved it as well! I'm making them again tonight!
Disappointed
04/09/2007 at 10:18am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was really disappointed, taste was very bland,boring
Best Roasted Tomatoes!
04/09/2006 at 08:42pm
User: Cindy from Hudson, OH User Rating:
We loved these and it was easy to prepare. I did not put the tops on and I added one more clove of garlic. Really excellent. Giada - You out did yourself on this nice easy and great tasting one!
A definate make again
04/09/2006 at 08:20am
User: Eileen from Boca Raton, FL User Rating:
Wonderful dish. I added a small amount of toasted pine nuts. I loved it and I do not care for tomatoes.
impressive company side dish
04/06/2007 at 09:56am
User: Alyson from Old Westbury, NY User Rating:
Loved this side dish! Easy to make and scored high marks for presentation. Served this along with the grilled lamb chops and my guests thought I was a master chef.
taste
04/04/2005 at 10:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I add a teaspoon of fresh pesto for extra flavor
Cute side dish
03/29/2005 at 01:28am
User: Cindy from San Francisco, CA User Rating:
This was such a cute side dish. By itself it seemed lacking however. I think the stuffing could use other ingrediants such as ground beef, mushrooms, or onions. I added extra garlic and salt. The presentation is adorable if you get good tomatoes.
good
03/28/2005 at 07:12pm
User: TERESA from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
This recipe is really good. I just wish I could get good, ripe, tomatoes in Arizona. The ones out here just don't taste like the ones back home in Illinois. I will make this again but only with good tomatoes.
Tasty
03/28/2005 at 05:43pm
User: EDWIN from Plantation, FL User Rating:
This is a very tasty menu. Not difficult to make and does make a good side dish. It does make a great appearance and should be used.
Yummy
03/19/2005 at 04:06pm
User: JEANNIE from Seattle, WA User Rating:
very easy yet tasty, and reheated well for second meal.
Memories for me!
03/19/2005 at 02:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Wow!!! Brought back many wonderful memories for me. It is the exact way mia momma & nonna fixed!! Sometimes, we would top them with mozzarella, provolone or fontina. Sometimes, we would drizzle some evoo with bsalmic vinegar on top! These are delicious grilled (put in foil) as well!!! Definitely a comfort food for me. Thank you!!!
Tasty Tomatoes
03/19/2005 at 01:33pm
User: JOANNE from LYNNFIELD, MA User Rating:
This is a tasty and savory side dish or great lunch dish. They can be made ahead and placed in the refrigerator. When ready to serve place in the oven and warm thru. Really yummy!
okay
03/16/2006 at 12:35pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought just using plain rice was a little bland so I used herb and chix flavored cous cous instead and it came out wonderful...
With a twist
03/03/2005 at 07:00pm
User: JEREMY from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
I liked this recipie but found it to be better if you added wild rice to it and kept everything the same. I also added mushrooms, onions, and romano to the rice stuffing!!!!
only ok
02/26/2005 at 05:29pm
User: SANDRA from Lincoln, RI User Rating:
This was ok, but not something I would make again.
delicious
02/19/2008 at 10:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
easy to make, yet looks so festive
Good
02/17/2006 at 09:35pm
User: CARRIE from Streamwood, IL User Rating:
We just eat them as a dinner and they were great.
All the Colors of Summer
02/13/2005 at 07:30pm
User: PAMELA from Vacaville, CA User Rating:
This is a wonderful way to use the fresh tomatoes and fresh basil of Summer. It's so pretty and quick to put together. I have even made them the day before, refrigerated them, and then baked them. They are just as good and a really easy way to wow guests without having to make them while they're waiting.
Delicious!
02/06/2008 at 12:26pm
User: Lori from Wilmington, NC User Rating:
I've made this recipe three times now and love the fresh taste. They're even better cold the next day!
Made some changes...
01/24/2007 at 08:51pm
User: Gloria from Fairfax, VA User Rating:
I added ground beef, some other veggies like peas, or one time I used some leftover carrots and celery. Also added some Worcestire. Sometimes took out the cheese. I don't like to broil it for too long because the skin starts peeling. Very tasty, light, easy to make and simple! Becoming one of my classics...
Yummy
01/21/2008 at 12:01pm
User: DAN from Belgium, WI User Rating:
very good. thank you.
Raves
01/05/2008 at 08:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I served these at a dinner party and everyone raved about them.
Loved these.
01/02/2007 at 11:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My mother in law makes these. I was intimidated by them... but this recipe made them a piece of cake!