Grilled Italian Tomatoes

• 6 large ripe tomatoes
• butter
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• dried oregano

Cut tomatoes in half. Place tomato halves in a buttered baking dish. Season to taste with salt, freshly ground black pepper and dried oregano; sprinkle with breadcrumbs, finely chopped chives or onion, and freshly grated Parmesan. Dot tomatoes with butter and grill them 3 inches from the heat until tender.