This recipe is one of our most popular brunch dishes. It is based on a traditional southern fried green tomato recipe with an upscale twist in the addition of goat cheese. We serve them on a pool of marinara sauce, garnished with chopped basil.

Ingredients:

• ¼ t kosher salt
• ¼ t freshly ground pepper
• ¼ t sugar
• 1 cup finely crushed crackers
• 1 egg
• ½ cup goat cheese
• 4 large green tomatoes, sliced
• Vegetable oil

Directions:

Combine the first four ingredients in a shallow bowl. Beat the egg until frothy in a smaller bowl. To assemble: spread a small amount of goat cheese on the top side of one tomato slice; dip the tomato in the egg, then roll both sides in the cracker crumbs. Place on waxed paper until ready to fry.

Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet, and then fry the tomatoes about 3 minutes on each side or until brown. Drain on paper towels and serve.