Tips and Tidbits

I have been enjoying these treats since I was a little girl.  There are lots of ways to make these, some slice them thick, some batter them, but this is the way I like them best.

Fried Green Tomatoes

garden fresh green tomatoes
equal parts flour and corn meal
1 egg for every 2-3 tomatoes
1/4 cup milk or water for each egg

vegetable oil for frying
salt
black pepper

Whisk together eggs and milk or water. Slick green tomatoes thin and place in egg mixture. In a large bowl mix together flour and corn meal. Season with salt and black pepper. Heat oil in large skillet. Remove tomato slices a few at a time and dredge in flour mixture. Place in hot oil and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and repeat until all slices have been cooked. You can also substitute zucchini squash for the green tomatoes, this is much easier to get out of season.