Tomates Farcies

The much loved and traditional family dish of stuffed tomatoes remains one of the most ubiquitous items in small French food shops. In their meat incarnation, they are sold by the charcutier, the butcher and the general traîteur, reflecting the long preparation that is required at home. Happily, they lend themselves to all sorts of interpretations. My current favourites are filled with tuna and prawn mayonnaise, which are faster - if colder! - than this, the famous main-course