Fried Green Tomatoes
["1 1/2 c. cornmeal", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. pepper", "garlic powder to taste", "3 medium sliced green tomatoes, cut 3/4-inch", "1/2 c. shortening"]
["Salt and pepper tomato slices; dip in cornmeal.", "Heat about 1/2 cup shortening in skillet on top of stove until hot.", "Cook until golden brown on each side.", "Drain on paper towels and serve hot."]
["cornmeal", "salt", "pepper", "garlic", "green tomatoes", "shortening"]