Braised Cherry Tomatoes and Roasted Shallots
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
6 shallots, peeled and quartered
3 baskets cherry tomatoes, stemmed and washed
1 C. vegetable stock or chicken stock
1 T. sherry vinegar
Sea salt and cracked black pepper
Preheat oven 375°. In a large ovenproof sauté pan heat olive oil until very hot. Add the shallots and cook over high heat until the shallots brown about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Cover and place in the oven. Cook about 20 minutes until the tomatoes are tender. Remove from the oven and add the vinegar and season well with sea salt and black pepper. Serve warm.