Tomatoes are the Tops

Summer is the time for eating tomatoes raw, in salads, at every opportunity. They are tasty, versatile, and, best of all, loaded with disease-fighting lycopene. This antioxidant appears to help prevent prostate cancer and heart disease. If you have a garden like I do, then you're begging people to take tomatoes off your hands. It seems like I have more tomatoes than a dog has fleas. If you're here in Louisville, call me and take some off of my hands.

Tomatoes Egyptienne
6 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 large lemon, juiced
1 green chili pepper, minced
5 tablespoons cilantro, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Arrange the tomatoes on a platter. Combine the lemon juice, oil, pepper, and herbs, mixing well. Pour over the tomatoes, then chill immediately for 1 to 2 hours. Serve with toasted pita bread.

Makes 6 servings. Nutritional information per serving: 71 calories, 5 g fat, 40 mg sodium, 0 cholesterol