Deer Hunting

Italian Stuffed Tomatoes

Nothing beats a vine ripened tomato filled with warm, gooey Arborio rice and mozzarella cheese, ground venison seasoned with oregano, fresh basil and bay, then topped off with a good helping of rich olive oil. We hope you enjoy this dish. It's great right out of the oven, or at room temperature. It's delicious!

Prep Time: About 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Ingredients:
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 fresh bay leaves or 3 dried
- 3/4 cup of Arborio rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
- 8 firm-ripe medium tomatoes
- 3/4 cup of mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1/4 lbs. ground venison
- 1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbs. grated Kraft's Parmesan cheese
- 10 large fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano

For instructions and step-by-step photos, please visit our wild game recipe blog:

http://foodforhunters.blogspot.com/2011/12/italian-stuffed-tomatoes.html

Enjoy!