Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   6                    ripe tomatoes
   1      cup           bread crumbs
     1/2  cup           fresh parsley -- finely chopped
   1      tablespoon    finely chopped fresh basil OR
   2      teaspoons     dried basil
                        a pinch of fresh or dried thyme
   1                    garlic clove -- finely chopped
                        salt and freshly ground black pepper -- to taste
     1/3  cup           olive oil

Preparation:

Cut the tomatoes in half crosswise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon or your finger. Sprinkle the insides of the tomatoes with a little salt and place them upside down on paper towels to drain for 10 to 15 minutes. Process the slices of bread in a food processor or blender until they are coarse in texture. Do not over process them. In a mixing bowl combine 1 cup of the bread crumbs, the parsley, basil, thyme, garlic, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Fill each tomato half with about 2 tablespoons of the mixture, mounding it a little in the center. Place the tomatoes on a greased baking sheet and bake at 375F (190C) for 20 minutes. Serve them hot, or chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and serve cold. Serves 6.