2 large ripe red
tomatoes, halved horizontally
Salt and fresh
ground pepper
Parmesan cheese
Fresh Basil
leaves, * chopped
Preheat broiler to 500-degrees. Coat broiler pan with
cooking spray. Place tomatoes cut
sides up on broiler pan rack. Sprinkle
with salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese. Place
broiler pan about 6-inches from the heat.
Broil 6 to 8 minutes or till lightly browned. Leave oven door partially open to allow air
to circulate. Place 2 tomato halves on
individual serving plates and garnish with fresh chopped basil.
Yield: 2 servings.
*Harvest and preparation – For fresh use, harvest leaves
as they mature. Cut early in the
morning, just after the dew has evaporated and before the sun is hot. Discard tough stems. Place leaves in a colander and rinse under
cold running water. Pat
dry with paper towels. Stack
leaves together and roll up. Cut into
thin slices with a very sharp knife.
Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S.
Home Economist