CHILI FLAKE HONEY

1. Mix honey and chili flakes together in a small jar and allow to sit for hours, days, weeks while the flavor develops. Like regular honey, it should last indefinitely.

TOMATO CONFIT

1. Preheat the oven to 250°F. Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Fill a large mixing bowl with an ice-water bath.
2. Use a paring knife, score a small X in the bottom of each tomato. Plunge the tomatoes into the boiling water for 30-60 seconds, no more than a minute. Immediately transfer the tomatoes to the ice-water bath. You may need to work in batches.
3. Once the tomatoes have cooled completely, remove them from the water. Using your hands and/or a sharp paring knife, peel the skin from the tomatoes. It should slip off pretty easily.
4. Depending on the size of the tomatoes, cut them into halves or quarters. Gently remove the seeds with your hands, it's ok if some seeds remain, you mostly just want the flesh of the tomatoes.
5. Place the prepped tomatoes in a shallow baking dish and season liberally with salt. Sprinkle the smashed garlic, basil, thyme, oregano, rosemary and red pepper flakes over the tomatoes.
6. Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes and herbs, gently stir to coat.
7. Bake until the tomatoes begin to shrivel up and start to brown around the edges, 3-4 hours, gently turning and stirring the tomatoes periodically to prevent any burning.
8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool at room temperature.
9. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month, completely covered with olive oil to prevent air from reaching them.

CROSTINI

1. Heat a cast iron grill or skillet over medium-high heat on fire up the BBQ.
2. Slice baguette into 1/2" thick slices and gently coat both sides with tomato confit olive oil.
3. Toast until both sides are evenly grilled and just start to char.
4. Top with a creamy dollop of burrata, about 1 tablespoon of tomato confit and a drizzle of sweet and spicy chili honey (or regular honey). Garnish with leaf of basil.
5. Serve immediately and try not to eat it all.