Any way you say it, Summer Tomatoes are ripe for the picking, right now. As our Summer is winding down, tomatoes are in abundance and at their best. As a child, I loved to take a salt shaker to the garden and eat them from the vine under the warm Summer sun. There are all types of these American beauties, but my favorite is the Heirloom variety. I find their odd shape and inconsistent coloring just beautiful. The recipes featuring tomatoes are almost endless. And it has been lots of fun editing my list to 18 juicy and colorful recipes.
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Tomato Tart
This dish combines the best of Summer with a hint of Fall. So pretty!
Chilled Spicy Tomato Soup Shots
If you can work a blender you can make this recipe.
Heirloom Tomato Cornbread
With Cheddar Cheese
Cornbread in a skillet, the way my Grandmother use to make it. This is one sweet and savory dish, that is probably worth the carb overload.
Adventures in Cooking
Spicy Rosemary Tomato Peach Chutney
This sweet and savory topping pairs perfectly with bread, meal and seafood.
Running To The Kitchen
This sweet and savory topping pairs perfectly with bread, meal and seafood.
Running To The Kitchen
Baked Polenta And Tomato Salad
A variation on a traditional caprese salad. This dish is my idea of a perfect lunch. Just add champagne!
A Beautiful Mess
Heirloom-Tomato Pizza
Martha Stewart shares the Di Bruno Brothers recipe. Tomatoes look great, but I want the crust!
Martha Stewart
Smoky Heirloom Tomato and Grilled Peach Pasta Salad
Stunning Heirloom tomatoes make this a very pretty dish. Crumbled bacon, feta and a basil vinaigrette dressing make it interesting.
How Sweet Eats
Barbecoa Bloody Mary
Jamie Oliver says of his own delish looking drink: "This beautiful Bloody Mary recipe comes from my London-based Barbecoa restaurant – it’s seriously good! " How about that bacon garnish?
Jamie Oliver
Martha Stewart shares the Di Bruno Brothers recipe. Tomatoes look great, but I want the crust!
Martha Stewart
Stunning Heirloom tomatoes make this a very pretty dish. Crumbled bacon, feta and a basil vinaigrette dressing make it interesting.
How Sweet Eats
Jamie Oliver
Tomato, Prosciutto and Gruyère Sandwiches
OMG. The cheese sauce for this stylish sandwich has a little white wine and a bit of Kirsch added.
Heirloom Tomato Frico Cups
Who needs a bowl when you can have a cute little Parmesan basket? This is a fun appetizer for a crowd.
Roasted Cherry Tomato Tart
This beautiful tart can be made ahead of time and assembled the day of serving. Made with cream cheese!
Watermelon, Tomato And Almond
Gazpacho
I have never met a gazpacho that I didn't love. This recipe was selected for its' uniqueness. Yum!
Cannelle Vanille
Grilled Caprese Toast
This recipe had me at "grilled bread!" Also made with Burrata cheese and grilled avocados. A quick and delicious 20 minute appetizer.
Half Baked Harvest
No Cook Tomato Sauce
Whip up this 5-ingredient tomato sauce on a busy weeknight. It's simple and spectacular.
The Kitchn
Grilled Caprese Kebabs
Gooey cheese and grilled tomatoes just bursting with flavor. Simple but so appealing.
Heather Christo
This recipe had me at "grilled bread!" Also made with Burrata cheese and grilled avocados. A quick and delicious 20 minute appetizer.
Half Baked Harvest
Whip up this 5-ingredient tomato sauce on a busy weeknight. It's simple and spectacular.
The Kitchn
Gooey cheese and grilled tomatoes just bursting with flavor. Simple but so appealing.
Heather Christo
Pesto
"Sweet Cherry tomatoes roasted with a splash of Balsamic vinegar, fresh and creamy Ricotta cheese and packed-full-of-garlic basil pesto," create an irresistible dish. Sounds fab!
Simply Delicious
Both of my parents were from Kentucky, where barbecue is king and fried green tomatoes are a Summer staple. Leave it to Bobby Flay to elevate a very simple dish. Yum!
Food Network
What to do with all of those tomatoes? Make this recipe with lots of veggies and a little kick. " This tomato ketchup recipe will blow your socks off when dolloped on steak and chips – heaven! "
Jamie Oliver
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