Fried Green Tomatoes
["4 or 5 green tomatoes", "1/3 c. flour", "3/4 tsp. salt", "dash of pepper (optional)", "1/4 tsp. dried crushed basil or oregano", "1/4 c. shortening"]
["Remove stem ends from tomatoes.", "Slice in 1/2-inch slices. Combine flour, salt, pepper and basil or oregano.", "Coat tomato slices with flour mixture.", "Saute quickly in hot shortening until brown on one side, then turn.", "Reduce heat.", "Cook until soft. Remove to platter.", "Serve immediately."]
["green tomatoes", "flour", "salt", "pepper", "basil", "shortening"]