Summer recipe:: Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried green tomatoes are a traditional Southern recipe but are absolutely perfect for this time of year. It's such a fun addition to any meal, especially with the goat cheese and coulis addition. Make sure to put this recipe in your appetizer arsenal and enjoy them!

Fried Green Tomatoes with Goat Cheese and Red Pepper Coulis Serves 6

You will need:- 1 cup goat cheese- 4 green tomatoes, sliced 1⁄2-inch thick- 2 eggs- 1⁄2 cup milk- 1 cup whole wheat flour- 1⁄2 cup panko breadcrumbs- 1⁄4 cup yellow cornmeal- 2 teaspoons salt- 1 cup vegetable oil- Feta and fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

To prepare:

Spread a small amount of goat cheese onto one side of each tomato slice. Arrange on a sheet pan, and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Whisk eggs and milk in a shallow bowl. In a separate bowl, combine flour, breadcrumbs, cornmeal, and salt. One by one, dip each tomato slice into the egg mixture, then the crumb mixture; shake off any excess.

Pour oil into a deep frying pan and place over medium heat until a thermometer registers 350°F. Working in batches, fry tomatoes until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes per batch. Garnish with feta and basil, if using, and serve immediately with red pepper coulis.

Red Pepper Coulis

You will need:- 7 ounces roasted red peppers from a jar- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar- 1 clove garlic- 1⁄4 cup olive oil- 1 cup fresh basil leaves- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

To prepare:Puree all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

xx Annette