Tomatoes...and Mozzarella

This dish is a tried and true combination presented with some not so traditional components.  The tomatoes are peeled and seasoned with cayenne and salt. The twist comes with the roasted tomato ice cream and a liquid fresh mozzarella encased in tomato skin. The classic accents of basil and balsamic are used to great effect. The key was to weave together the expected and the unusual. The ice cream has a velvety richness and the flavor of dark roasted tomatoes. The mozzarella, which is warm, is a creamy mouthful of sweet dairy balanced by the acidic tang of the tomato. From afar, the dish just looks like a pile of tomatoes garnished with basil and balsamic vinegar. The fun is in the eating when we discover delicious surprises hidden in plain sight.