Sixteen

SO. Fried green tomatoes.  a twist on A CLASSIC

This recipe was designed using 2 green tomatoes.

Yields 12 servings.

1 c. all purpose flour

1/8 c. uncooked grits

1 t. baking powder

2 t. granulated garlic

1 t. cinnamon

1 1/4 t. salt

1 t. cumin

1/4 t. cayenne pepper

1 t. black pepper

2 eggs

1 T. half'n'half

2 t. hot sauce

6 T. extra virgin olive oil

2 T. butter

Heat the oil.

Mix all dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Beat the eggs, half&half, and hot sauce in a separate bowl.  Cut the tomato in 1/4 inch slices and place in egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture.

Fry 3 slices of tomatoes at one time for approximately 2 minutes on each side, or until crisp and brown. 

For topping:

3T. Cream Cheese

3T. Honey.

1 t. fennel seeds

1t. lemon juice

Mix honey fennel seeds, and lemon juice together.

Place a nickel-sized dollop of cream cheese on each tomato. Drizzle honey-fennel mixture over top. ENJOY!