1. With stem side down, cut a cross in the top of each cherry tomato (about 3⁄4 down the tomato).

2. Using a spoon to gently scrape out the tomato seeds.

3. Take a grilling skewer or toothpick and make a hole where the stem currently is. You may need to twist the skewer in a circle a few times to make room for the chive to fit through.

4. Mix cream cheese, and basil in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.

5. Add a teaspoon of cream cheese mixture into each tomato tulip (adjust depending on size of tomatoes).

6. Insert a chive into the hole at the bottom of each tomato.

7. Use a damp paper towel to clean any excess cream cheese filling from outside of tomatoes.