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Fried Green Tomatoes with Cayenne Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Personally, I don’t know why this is considered a southern dish. With our short growing season in Central New York, there’s never a shortage of green tomatoes. It seems like the North should have thought of this dish first.

Cooks' Note

Panko crumbs are a bit coarser than other bread crumbs. They’re definitely better for this dish. You’ll find them in the Asian section of your supermarket or in Asian groceries.

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