Father Feeds Flock!!!

I wanted to make bacon wrapped scallops so I searched for something to go along with it.  I found it in a Cook's Illustrated magazine. Tomato Gratin! Slice some plumb tomatoes.  Combine with salt and sugar and place in a bowl for 30 minutes.  Use a salad spinner to get rid of excess moisture. I made the topping which included parmesan cheese, panko bread crumbs,  evoo and s/p. Saute the onions, garlic and thyme.  Place this in the bottom of a baking dish. Layer the tomatoes on top of the onion mixture. Bake for 10 minutes, till tender and bubbly. I took scallops and wrapped them in bacon, and made kabobs. I let it rest to allow the bacon flavor seep into them. After 15 minutes, take the tomatoes out and top them evenly with the panko/parmesan mixture and  cook for an additional 10 minutes. I grilled some lemon halves with the kabobs. The summer tomato gratin turned out great. Golden brown and crunchy!