4 - 6 green tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. vegetable oil, butter

Sprinkle tomato slices with sugar; let stand 15 minutes. Blend flour, salt and pepper; use to coat tomato slices. Brown tomatoes over medium-low heat, on both sides, in 2 tablespoons oil. Keep each batch warm until all tomatoes are fried, adding more oil as necessary. May be served as is or make optional gravy to pour over. Gravy: Add 1/2 cup light cream to skillet, stirring to loosen drippings. Heat until simmering. Makes 4 to 6 servings.