Waikaouiti Gardens huge array of heirloom tomatoes is so inspirational and of course unbelievably tasty. And when simply combined with Evansdale versatile Caerphilly cheese you have a simple warm salad.

Serves 4

4 – 8 fresh tomatoes, if possible use different varieties, cut in half

Few sprigs fresh thyme

1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil

100g Caerphilly cheese

Sea salt flakes and freshly cracked pepper

Method

Warm the grill up to hot.

Place the tomatoes cut side up on a baking tray and season each tomato lightly with salt and pepper and scatter over the thyme leaves. Crumble the cheese over each tomato and finish with a little oil. Place under the grill and grill until the cheese bubbles and melts and the tomato starts to burst and collapse. Remove from the oven drizzle over the balsamic and a touch more oil and serve with plenty of good quality bread.