Fried Green Tomatoes
["5 medium green tomatoes", "1/3 c. flour", "3/4 tsp. salt", "few dashes pepper", "1/4 c. shortening"]
["Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch crosswise slices.", "Mix flour, salt and pepper; dip both sides of tomato slices into mixture.", "Heat shortening in a skillet until sizzling hot; put in tomatoes and cook quickly until browned on underside.", "Turn tomatoes carefully; reduce heat and cook until thoroughly hot and soft through center. Remove to a hot platter and serve.", "Yield:", "4 servings."]
["green tomatoes", "flour", "salt", "dashes pepper", "shortening"]