Big tomato sandwich

A wonderful way to use up those huge tomatoes from the garden

Serves 4

Sandwich Ingredients:

1 large loaf ciabatta (1-pound size) 2 or more large ripe, juicy tomatoes (such as Brandywines, Striped Germans, Carmello or Costoluto Genovese) 1 large yellow or red bell pepper, roasted, peeled and quartered 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, goat or other favorite cheese, sliced sea salt and ground pepper

Vinaigrette Ingredients:

1/4 cup basil leaves 1 tablespoon chopped marjoram 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 clove garlic, minced 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 teaspoons aged red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon sea salt freshly ground pepper

Directions:

• Slice top one-third off loaf of bread and set aside.

• Pull out insides. (You can use it to make breadcrumbs.)

• For Vinaigrette: Finely chop herbs with the garlic, then add the olive oil. Add the vinegar and salt and season with pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

• Paint inside of bread with some of dressing, then make layers of sliced tomatoes, pepper and cheese.

• Bathe each layer with dressing and season with salt and pepper.

• Add bread top, press down and cut into slices. Packs well if wrapped tightly.