Gratin of Love-apples

• 1½ kg (3½ lb) rather ripe, handsome tomatoes
• 2 cloves of garlic

Pre-heat the oven to Reg. 6/400°F/200°C.

Choose ripe tomatoes, not too large, and skin them by plunging them for a few seconds into boiling water and then into cold water. The skins can then be easily removed.

Cut the tomatoes in half, removing the pips and the hard par