Marinated Grilled Tomatoes

It was tough to improve on the hallowed tomato, but this recipe seems to do the trick.

2 tablespoons catsup
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
White pepper to taste
3 large tomatoes, sliced 1 inch thick
6 leaves Boston lettuce

In a small bowl whisk together catsup, oil, vinegar, thyme, garlic, salt, and white pepper. Place tomatoes in re-sealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over tomatoes, seal bag, and marinate for 1 hour. Remove tomatoes from marinade; reserve marinade.

Place tomatoes in centre of cooking grate. Grill 2 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time.

Dip lettuce leaves in remaining marinade. Top each lettuce leaf with a grilled tomato slice.

Makes 6 servings.