Fried Green Tomatoes

Here's something that Zack and I picked up at the farmer's market... green tomatoes! I'm not being really creative by making fried green tomatoes but I had to have some. I used a recipe from The Joy of Cooking.

Here's my modified version:

1. Remove the stem ends of 3 large green tomatoes, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
2. Combine 1 cups fine cornmeal, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, salt and pepper to taste in a shallow bowl.
3. Dip the tomato slices one at a time into 1/2 cup of milk and then coat with the cornmeal mixture. Shake off the excess and set on a plate.
4. Heat a cup vegetable oil in a large skillet until hot enough to sizzle a drop of water. Add tomatoes and fry until golden and crisp, turning once. Serve immediately.

I made it as a snack but it works as a breakfast item or appetizer. It's just fun to eat.