Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['vegetarian'], recipe: slice tomatoes about 1/4 inch thick, season with salt and pepper and then coat both sides with cornmeal. in a large skillet, heat enough bacon drippings to coat the bottom of the pan, and fry tomatoes until lightly browned on both sides. this recipe was from the back of fannie flagg's novel, "fried green tomatoes at the whistle stop cafe".

Target recipe: slice tomatoes about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. mix all dry ingredients together in shallow dish. save 1/2 teaspoon of salt for taste at end. beat eggs and water together. add oil to frying pan to medium heat. coat tomatoes with egg wash. then coat in flour and spice mixture. add to hot oil. cook until golden brown. edges will turn golden first so check after about 2 minutes, then turn over and cook other side. remove from oil to a pan with layers of paper towel for drainage. salt immediately. serve with any southern dinner or on their own. great snack.