Oregano Tomatoes

• 4 large tomatoes
• 2 ounces butter (4 tablespoons)
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped OR 1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced or pressed
• black pepper
• pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Cut the tomatoes in half horizontally and place in a shallow flameproof dish.
Beat the butter with the oregano, garlic, pepper, salt and Parmesan in a bowl. Spread the mixture over the cut side of each tomato.
Broil the tomatoes under medium heat for about 5 minutes until the topping is just turning golden. Recipe for Broiled Tomatoes serves 4
From "The Complete Book of Herbs"