twelve large, smooth tomatoes, one teaspoonful of salt, a little pepper, one tablespoonful of butter, one of sugar, one cupful of bread crumbs, one teaspoonful of onion juice. arrange the tomatoes in a baking pan. cut a thin slice from the smooth end of each. with a small spoon, scoop out as much of the pulp and juice as possible without injuring the shape. when all have been treated in this way, mix the pulp and juice with the other ingredients, and fill the tomatoes with this mixture. put on the tops, and bake slowly three quarters of an hour. slide the cake turner under the tomatoes and lift gently on to a flat dish. garnish with parsley, and serve. |