Cherry Tomatoes Garlic Shallots Lemon Zest
Preheat oven to 275°F. Gather and prep all ingredients.
In 1 to 2 baking dishes (or as many as are needed), place the whole tomatoes in a single layer, nestling the garlic head halves, cut side up, and shallot pieces throughout them.
Sprinkle the lemon zest, black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes (if including) over the tomato mixture, then scatter the fresh rosemary and thyme twigs over the top.
Carefully pour enough olive oil over the tomato garlic mixture to cover about 1/3- ½ of the tomatoes. Press the herbs down a bit into the mixture/oil.
Place baking dishes in the oven, uncovered. Roast until the tomatoes, garlic and shallots are all tender, turning the baking dish around and gently stirring the mixture about halfway through.