Pomodori Celeste ~

Phonetic ~~ Po-mo-DAW-rree Cheh-LESS-teh

I've been informed that when God and the Archangel Gabriel sit down for an impromptu lunch or dinner, the kitchen invariably serves their favorite appetizer, "Pomodori Celeste."

To prepare it: (here on Earth)

Slice your tomato evenly (use a slicing machine or an automatic slicer). Place the slices on a dish and moisten them slightly with olive oil. Sprinkle pepper and salt evenly over the tomatoes and then gently dust them with powdered oregano and dry basil leaves (fresh basil, if available, greatly enhances appearance and flavor). Then lay a small slice of mozzarella over each tomato and ladle a full tablespoon of ricotta in the center. Refrigerate and serve chilled.

Cheat! Taste a bit of heaven before you get there. (Enlarge the photo by left clicking over it ~ you'll want to eat them off your screen)!