GREEN TOMATO GRATIN

what to do, what to do....its the end of the season and you have boat loads of delish green tomatoes just begging to be cooked... my mom gave me this recipe( and the tomatoes) and it was YUMMY!!!!
I served it with some garlic and olive oil couscous, and I could not imageine a more delightful late summer meal!!!! so try it out friends, its easy to whip up on week night or add some protein for a weekend feast!!!

GREEN TOMATO GRATIN

2 lbs green tomatoes(about 8), sliced 1/3 inch thick

salt

3T. extra virgin oil, plus more for baking dish

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 t. red pepper flakes

18 butter flavored crackers such as Ritz, crushed* i just used the herbed breadcrumbs that i already had*

2 oz. finely grated parmesan(about 1/2 cup)

2 T. chopped fresh marjoram

1. preheat oven to 425 degrees. Meanwhile, sprinkle tomatoeswith 1 1/2 t. salt. pat with paper towels. place tomatoes in a single layer in an oiled 9 by 13 in baking dish. Drizzle with oil.Sprinkle with garlic and red pepper.

2. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Sprinkle over tomatoes. Bake in upper third of the oven until tops are browned, 12 to 15 minutes. ENJOY!!!!!