Internet Love and Baked Summer Tomatoes

Although 2Bit may have failed in posting over the summer, we have not failed to appreciate some other great websites out there. I have been addicted to blogs, especially after creating 2Bit. But I have been particularly addicted to two non-blog websites lately: 1) Pinterest.com and 2) Gojee.com. 2Bit is normally crazy jealous and doesn't want to share the 2 people that view our blog with any other website. However, these are the bomb, and the fact that we are telling you about them is a testament to their explosive bombastic nature.

1) Pinterest. If you haven't heard of pinterest yet, you may need to check yourself because you are out of the loop. Just kidding, 2Bit just discovered it a few months ago. It is a website that essentially allows you to organize your favorite webpages. It is like the bookmarking tool in your browser, only wayyyy better. You can create boards to manage your favorites- like recipes, style, home, whatever you want! If you have three kids, and a husband and a job like some or simply your lonseome self to take care of like 2Bit Joy, any little thing to help you stay (or become) organized is welcome And you get to view the pictures from your websites and you can view everyone else's boards; so it is visually stimulating. I can sit on my bum and waste hours away on pinterest....

2) Gojee. I just discovered this webiste but it is basically a compilation of different recipes from all over the web. However, what makes this site awesome is that you can search for a recipe based on what ingredients you have, what ingredients you are craving. There are tons of beautiful recipes tailored for your needs. In fact, this is where I found the recipe for this Baked Summer Tomatoes... Yumm tumm tumbler.

*Baked Summer Tomatoes 
serves 2

The perfect recipe to use up your summer produce. Recipe adapted from fresh365online.com and found on Gojee.com.

2 c cubed ciabatta bread (1/2" cubes)
1 c packed arugula
6 eggs, beaten together
salt and pepper, to taste
1 large tomato, sliced
small handful basil leaves, sliced thin
1 c crumbled feta cheese
2 T olive oil
3 medium shallots, sliced thin

Preheat oven to 400F. Separate bread cubes in two small 3"-6" baking dishes. Top each with 1/2 c arugula and half the beaten eggs. Season with a few pinches of salt and pepper. Top each dish with half the tomato slices, basil, and 1/2 c feta cheese. Transfer dishes to oven and cook 15-18 minutes, until eggs are set and cheese begins to brown.

While casserole is baking, make the fried shallots. Heat 2 T olive oil over medium heat. Add shallots, and cook 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.

Remove dishes from oven, and top with crispy shallots. Season to taste with salt, pepper and additional basil, if desired.

This may look putrid but it's NOT.

*This is the original recipe but it is great because you can change it up however you need to. I baked it in one big dish instead of two smaller. I almost didn't use arugula but it was on manager's special at Kroger; so of course I didn't pass that up. But spinach would work too. Also, any crusty type of bread will work great; I used a garlic italian loaf. I used 4 eggs and egg whites equivalent to 2 eggs. I will definitely use wayyyy more tomatoes next time I do this. I used 2 tomatoes, which is more than the recipe called for, but I would still use more than that. I also used gorgonzola and feta cheese, but I love gorgonzola cheese. And I used onions because I didn't want to buy shallots. They were delish. They didn't get crispy but were close to a caramelized onion state. I would also use more onions next time I do it. More more more, it's the American way!!

I ate it for dinner, but it would be a perfect breakfast / brunch dish. Either way, i think it would also be great with some bacon sprinkled on top.