Tomatoes Provincial



2 large tomatoes
I tsp. olive oil
I tsp. bread crumbs
I tsp. grated parmesan cheese
dash of garlic salt
1/2 tsp. dry oregano
1/2 tsp. basil, fresh if available
optional: 1/2 tsp. sesame seeds, or a pinch of ground red chile

1. Slice tomatoes in half and place sliced side up in shallow baking pan, sprinkle all remaining ingredients over the top of each tomato half.
2. Place in hot oven or under preheated broiler till very hot and top browns a bit.
3. CHEFS NOTE: These can be baked ahead of time, covered with plastic wrap and pulled out for broiling as the final step in dinner preparation.

serves 4