From sun-kissed salads to hearty stews, tomatoes are a versatile culinary gem.
Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a home cook just starting out, these 12 recipes will showcase the incredible range of flavors that tomatoes can bring to your dishes.
Get ready to explore the world of tomato-based cuisine, from classic Italian favorites to unexpected twists.
Let’s dive in and discover the best ways to savor this juicy, red fruit.
1) Cherry Tomato Pasta
Tender pasta is tossed with garlic, roasted cherry tomatoes, & fresh basil. It’s the perfect weeknight pasta & takes just minutes to prepare!
2) Panzanella
Panzanella Salad with crusty bread, juicy vine-ripened tomatoes, and the best homemade vinaigrette dressing. Try this bread salad once and it will become an instant favorite. My whole family loves this tomato salad, even my 11-year old son who otherwise doesn’t like tomatoes, but went back for refills.
3) Tomato Galette
This savory Heirloom Tomato Galette recipe will become your favorite summer go-to meal! Serve it as a main course or a side dish, for a crowd, or as a weeknight dinner. Delicious garden fresh heirloom tomatoes seasoned with fresh garlic & thyme then layered onto a crispy flaky galette dough with parmesan & sharp cheddar cheese, baked to golden brown perfection & topped with fresh chives & basil. Head over to the blog for the complete dinner recipe for Heirloom Tomato Galette, & give it a try.
4) Fresh Tomato Sauce
Make a delicious fresh tomato sauce from scratch with this easy recipe. Fresh basil and parsley, garlic, olive oil, and red wine give this sauce a vibrant flavor that’s unforgettable.
5) Roasted Tomatoes
Make these Roasted Tomatoes and use them to add flavor to pasta, salads, soups, or as a simple side dish! You only need 5 ingredients!
6) Easy Gazpacho
When the summer heats up, cool off with this refreshingly Easy Gazpacho recipe! So simple to make with fresh ingredients, you can have this one ready to go in a flash. A great make ahead dinner for busy weeknights, this actually tastes even better the next day.
7) Pico de Gallo
How to make the best Pico De Gallo – this is the real deal, authentic pico de gallo and it’s totally easy!
8) Caprese Skewers
Caprese skewers made with fresh mozzarella, sweet basil, cherry tomatoes, and drizzled with homemade balsamic reduction is an absolute treat!
9) Homemade Salsa
The BEST Homemade Salsa Recipe! This restaurant-style salsa is easy to make with simple ingredients. This salsa has the best flavor and is a perfect appetizer!
10) Cowboy Caviar
This recipe from Pint-sized Treasures is the best cowboy caviar. This veggie-packed dip uses super-fresh ingredients. It’s the perfect side dish, appetizer, or dip! Cowboy caviar goes well with chips! Try making this yummy recipe for your next meal or big family gathering.
11) Eggplant Caponata
Delicious vegan roasted eggplant, browned peppers, and onions sautéed in herbed tomatoes for a healthy side dish everyone loves!
12) Grilled Tomatoes
Grilled tomatoes are a juicy, smoky, and delicious add-on to any BBQ! The char from the grill elevates the tomatoes making a great side or accompaniment!
13) Tomato Salad
Are you craving a simple and refreshing salad that celebrates the vibrant flavors of summer? Then try our tomato onion salad!
14) Fattoush Salad
Fattoush is one of the most refreshing and flavorful Middle Eastern Salads you ever did try. It’s made with fresh romaine, tomatoes, radishes, mint, parsley, and Persian cucumbers. To take it over the top, it’s tossed and topped with crispy pita croutons and the most simple lemon and olive oil-based vinaigrette with a hint of sweetness from pomegranate molasses and runny honey- the latter completely optional. You’re going to love the simplicity, the marriage of flavors, and that freshness-feel in every single bite. Perfect for hot summer days, or year-round. Bring this different salad to your next potluck or barbecue and watch it disappear.
15) Creamy Tomato Rissoto
A deliciously moreish Creamy Tomato Risotto topped with crispy garlic breadcrumbs – made with mainly store cupboard ingredients.