Tomatoes are tricky to cut because the skin is quite strong while the fruit itself is squishy. Here's how to cut tomatoes ...

To avoid the mess, start by cutting off the top and bottom of the tomato and setting it flat on a cutting board. Slice it in half, then cut out the center of each half to remove the seeds and pulp.

Cut a small slice from the base of the tomatoes so they will sit flat after stuffing. Cut each tomato horizontally into 5 slices, each about 1/3 inch thick. (They should be cut and arranged so that ...