Tomatoes with Cream

Directions

1. 1
   Cut the tomatoes in halves.
2. 2
   In a frying pan melt a lump of butter.
3. 3
   Put in the tomatoes, cut side downward.
4. 4
   With a sharply pointed knife, puncture the rounded sides of the tomatoes here and there.
5. 5
   Let them heat for five minutes, then turn them over.
6. 6
   Sprinkle with salt.
7. 7
   Cook them for another 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Turn them again.
9. 9
   The juices run out and spread into the pan.
10. 10
    Once more, turn the tomatoes cut side upward.
11. 11
    Put about 3 ounces of thick cream around them in the pan, mixing it with the juices.
12. 12
    As soon as it bubbles, slip the tomatoes and all their sauces onto a hot dish.
13. 13
    Serve instantly.