How to Slice Cherry or Grape Tomatoes

This How-To will explain how you can slice small tomatoes in halves without ever hurting yourself.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• cherry, grape, or other "mini" tomatoes
• two plastic container lids, (preferably from a sour cream, ricotta cheese, or cottage cheese container)
• long-bladed, sharp knife

1. 
    

   Remove green leaves and/or any stems from tomatoes.

2. Wash the tomatoes thoroughly, and then allow them to dry.

3. 
    

   Place one lid top-side down on a flat surface. Add as many tomatoes as you can to this lid. Note that the lips of the lid will keep the tomatoes from rolling off!

4. Place second lid top-side up, so that the inside of the lid rests upon the tomatoes.

5. 
    

   At this point you should have several tomatoes secured between two plastic lids. Take a long-bladed knife and begin slicing between the two lids, through the tomatoes.

Tips & Warnings

• This tip is from Rachel Ray's television program (www.rachelray.com).