Broiled Tomatoes with Smoked Mozzarella

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                            FOOD FUNNY
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Here's a good one from one of my favorite funnymen. Thanks to
Anna Welander for sending it in.

Once, during prohibition, I was forced to live for days on nothing
but food and water. - W. C. Fields

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                            TODAY'S RECIPE
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This is a side dish I had at my favorite restaurant when I lived
on St. Thomas. A single slice of tomato was served as a
garnish, but two or three slices per person would make an excellent side
dish.

Broiled Tomatoes with Smoked Mozzarella

1 to 2 large ripe tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tsp (5 ml) balsamic vinegar
8 to 12 - 1/4 inch (5 mm) thick slices of smoked mozzarella (regular
mozzarella may be used)

Cut the tomatoes into 1/2 inch (1 cm) slices, season with salt
and pepper, and place on a baking sheet. Add a few drops of
balsamic vinegar to each slice, and top with a slice of mozzarella.
Place under the broiler and cook until the cheese is melted.
Alternately, bake in a preheated 350F (180C) oven for 5 to 8
minutes, until the cheese is melted.
Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Wed Sep 1 00:25:05 2010