6 med. green tomatoes, sliced
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. butter

Sprinkle tomatoes with sugar. Let stand about 15 minutes. Combine flour, salt and pepper; coat tomato slices.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet. Brown tomatoes slowly on both sides. Remove each batch to oven-proof platter and keep hot in oven until all tomatoes are cooked. Add more butter if needed. For crisp slices serve as is or add 1/2 cup light cream or half & half to skillet. Heat stirring into drippings and pour over tomatoes. Makes 6 servings.