Mushrooms and tomatoes in the Hole

(SERVES 4)

• 8 button mushrooms
• 4 tomatoes, halved
• 30 ml/2 tbsp sunflower oil
• 100 g/4 oz/1 cup plain (all-purpose) flour
• A pinch of salt 5 ml/1 tsp dried sage
• 2 eggs
• 150 ml / ¼ pt/ 2/3 cup skimmed milk
• 150 ml/ ¼ pt/ 2/3 cup water

Arrange the mushrooms and tomatoes in a small roasting tin (pan). Add the oil and place in a preheated oven at 220 degree C/ 425 degree F/gas mark 7 for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, put the flour and salt in a bowl with the sage. Add the eggs and half the milk and water. Beat well until smooth. Stir in the remaining milk and water. Pour into the roasting tin and return to the oven for about 30 minutes until well risen, crisp and golden. Serve straight away.