Greek Tomatoes

fatboy's menu four

I learned of this recipe at KALI VRYSSI where old men (called "Babouyeri") carry sacks full of ashes. When the fun gets going, the sacks and their contents are thrown over passers-by. By the BEY, a BEY is a mature man with a moustache, dressed in furs, with his face reddened. He wears a wealth of jewelry, a black fez and boots, and is equipped with a staff, pistols and a nargileh (hubble-bubble). The purpose of the performance was to satirize the Turkish occupation and the poverty of that period.

Greek Tomatoes
Greek Tomatoes	In time for the Olympic spirit, Greek Tomatoes can be a real treat and went well (in North America) with Labor Day grilling.
Ingredients	2 tablespoons of olive oil (Greek Olive Oil, if you please) 1 small diced onion 2 cups of chopped cooked spinach 2 teaspoons of dried basil 1/2 cup of bread crumbs 1 medium egg 1/2 pound (lbs) of crumbled feta cheese Salt (to taste) Pepper (to taste) 6 firm tomatoes with insides scooped out
Cooking Instructions	In a saucepan, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent (NOT caramelized). In a bowl, combine the sautéed onions with all remaining ingredients except for the tomatoes. Stuff the mixture (filling) into the tomatoes skins. Bake in a preheated oven (preheated to 350 degrees F) for 15 minutes.
Comments	Serves 4 to 6 people.

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