Directions: |
Directions:Cut tomatoes into 6 or 8 petals with a sharp knife - cut about halfway down the tomato. Scoop out seeds adn pulp with a spoon. Turn upside down to drain on paper towel while preparing filling.
Cook rice. Cool
Prepare filling, stuff tomato - gently. Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tuna & Rice Filling: Combine rice, tuna, green pepper, diced pimento. In blender mix mayonaise, catsup, milk, salt, paprika and pepper. Add 2/3 cup dressing to rice - mix well. Stuff tomatoes and serve on lettuce leaf. Garnish with parsley. Pass remaining dressing to spoon over at the table. Ham & Rice Filling: Combine rice, ham, carrot, peas and parsley. In blender mix vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Add 2/3 cup dressing to rice - mix well. Stuff tomatoes and serve on lettuce leaf. Pass remaining dressing to spoon over at the table. Garnish with shredded carrots. Shrimp & Curried Rice Filling: Heat butter in skillet. Add curry powder cook one minute over low heat. Add 2 tblsp green onion - saute for 2 minutes until tender. Cool. Mix shrimp, remaining green onions, curry mixture and a little dillweed. In blender mix vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Add 2/3 cup dressing to rice and mix well. Serve on lettuce leaf. Top with dill sprigs. Pass remaining dressing to spoon over at the table. |