Foodie Friday: Spotlight on Tomatoes

My favorite time of year, August and September when the tomatoes are big, beautiful, and sweet. In fact I stood in line today, for 15 minutes at The Farmer's Market to pick up a few. So worth the time.  Here's 10 juicy recipes to add to your late summer menu planning.

Tomato Tini

Here's a summery spin on a classic cocktail. I just like saying the name. :) A fun drink to serve out by the grill.

Delish

Heirloom Tomato Pesto Pan Pizza 

Made with fresh basil and fresh mozzerella, this dish is a beauty. Drool worthy! 

Broma Bakery

Tomato Vinaigrette

I can't wait to make some. It will add pizazz to your basic green salad,  and marinate meat and fish, This five star recipe will be made on repeat in my kitchen!

Feasting at Home

Marinated Cherry Tomatoes With Burrata

Simple, fresh, and colorful. It's the perfect summer appetizer!

Half Baked Harvest

Spicy Rosemary Tomato Peach Chutney

It's sweet, tangy, and just a touch spicy. It's perfect for putting on toasted garlic bread, fish, and more. A little something different, I thought. 

Running To The Kitchen

    

Lemon Pasta With Tomatoes & Basil
A simple and easy summer dinner that's light and so flavorful.

Completely Delicious

Grilled Romaine & Tomato Salad

The perfect summer dinner! This recipe calls for both Ranch Dressing and Blue Cheese dressing. Just delicious and decadent.

How Sweet Eats

Heirloom Tomato Tart

Just look at the ombre effect on this tart! This will be a winner with whomever you serve it to.  It's topped off with feta or goat cheese.

What's Gabby Cooking

The Best Summer Panzanella Salad
Is there really a bad Panzanella Salad? The addition of avacado slices to this recipe must be delish! I just want some now.

How Sweet Eats

Mediterranean Prosciutto Buratta Flat Bread

This recipe just has to be delicious. It features so many good things like, prosciutto. artichoke hearts,  pesto, burrata, mozzarella, and parmesean cheeses. A beautiful dish!

Aberdeen Kitchen

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Foodie Friday: Spotlight On Tomatoes

Late August is the perfect time to talk tomatoes. They are just blooming with juicy sweetness.  The heirloom variety is even better. This recipe roundup takes you from cocktails to dessert. Enjoy this taste of summer.

Tomatillo Bloody Mary

 Let's cheers to the weekend and start with a cocktail, shall we? No bland, prepared packaged bloody Mary mix here. This recipe is made from scratch, with fresh, peak-of-summer ingredients.

The Seaside Baker

Goat Cheese & Heirloom Tomato Tart

This recipe is summer in a tart shell.The crust is is a parmesean shortcrust. Sounds fabulous!

Love and Olive Oil

Summer Corn, Tomato, and Salmon Salad With Za’atar Dressing

If we eat with our eyes first, I am happily stuffed already. This recipe features minimum fuss with maximum flavors!

Epicurious

Heirloom Tomato & Pesto Pan Pizza

I will take an heirloom tomato any way I can get one. We are lovers of homemade pan pizzas in our home. This recipe with my from scratch pesto will be made soon.

Broma Bakery

Tomato Confit with Burrata

A wonderful appetizer when served on crusty bread!

Williams Sonoma

Avocado Tabbouleh

Before I got off all prepared foods, I loved the brand that Whole Foods sold. Haven't thought about tabbouleh lately until now. Think I will try this recipe. It's pretty healthy, too!

Cookie & Kate

Pasta Checca With Burrata
Such a pretty pasta! What dish isn’t made better with the addition of a creamy ricotta + fresh burrata? YUM! Worth the carbs I am sure.

Running To The Kitchen

Peach & Tomato Caprese Salad
I love adding a twist to a classic recipe. Everything is tied together with a tangy white Balsamic dressing.

The Modern Proper

Tomato Peach Ginger Jam

The perfect summer condiment. Heather uses it on top of fish, on charcuterie boards, and even on burgers. The flavors are sweet, savory, and complex.

Heather Christo

Roasted Tomato Gazpacho 

One of my favorites, and certainly a summer staple. I made gazpacho for company last week. I really didn't follow a recipe but looked at several. My texture resembled this. I also served it with shrimp. It was beyond delicious, if I say so myself. But roasting the tomatoes was key!

Super Safeway

Everything Bacon Tomato Grilled Cheese

This looks like the ultimate grilled cheese. I haven't had one in over 25 years, but this looks yummy enough to break that record. What say you, "Mr. Shop This?"

Half Baked Harvest

Tomato, Basil, and Ricotta Gelati

Tomatoes for dessert? If you really want to impress someone this summer, make this!

Bon Appetit

Heirloom Tomato Tart with Ricotta and Basil

Here's another tart recipe. This time it is done with ricotta. This is really a showstopper. Especially lovely for brunch.

Williams Sonoma

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Ingredient Spotlight: Heirloom Tomatoes

If you are like me, you can't get enough of this summer's bumper crop of heirloom tomatoes. I finally got "Mr. Shop This"on board for paying their hefty price tag. We both agree, they are so worth the up-charge over your garden variety tomato. This recipe roundup not only highlights the heirlooms, it brings out their extraordinary flavor in unexpected ways.

Heirloom Tomato and Basil Frittata

What a visually stunning dish! With a generous amount of gruyere, it will be extra delicious, too. 

F For Food Blog

Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Salad

Yes please! The perfect Summer Salad. The tomatoes are marinated, and that is how the magic happens. Yum.

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Farmers Market Hummus

You may remember that I make my own hummus weekly. So much better than store bought. I have not tried to add heirloom tomatoes. What a 

fabulous idea!

The View From Great Island

Heirloom Tomato Beet Salad

I wish that I liked beets, as they are so healthy for you. This recipe is super easy and like summer 

on a plate.

Foxes Love Lemons

Chilled Heirloom Tomato Soup

Much like gazpacho but the heirloom tomatoes used take this summer classic up several notches!

Cannelle et Vanille

Heirloom Tomato and Zucchini Galette with Honey + Thyme

Who needs pizza when you can have this? They say that a galette is easy to make because you don't have to be exact in the rolling of the dough.

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Tomato & Shrimp Risotto

I try not to eat too many carbs, as in rice or pasta, often. But when I do, risotto is often my choice. Add fresh tomatoes and shrimp, and you have a fabulous feast!

Broma Bakery

Roasted Stuffed Heirloom Tomatoes

"These roasted stuffed heirloom tomatoes are filled with a goat cheese, creme fraiche, thyme mixture and topped with garlic butter breadcrumbs for a wonderful late summer side dish."

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20 Minute Heirloom Tomato Basil Chicken Parmesan Bolognese

This recipe had me at the 20 minute mark. I can guarantee you that it would take me twice that time to create this tasty dish. But it would be so worth it.  I mean how can tomatoes, basil, chicken, parmesan, and mozzarella be bad?

Half Baked Harvest

Hot Bacon Caprese Salad With Heirloom Tomatoes

Oh my! This reminds me of a spinach salad I have made with hot bacon dressing. Anyone can make Caprese Salad. Why not elevate yours with this version? It is sure to please.

How Sweet Eats

Mediterranean Prosciutto Buratta Flat Bread

Flat Bread always makes a great appetizer, but this dish looks like a meal to me. It can be made with homemade or store bought pizza dough. The pesto adds the color and authentic taste.
Aberdeen Kitchen

Grilled Peaches with Heirloom Tomatoes and Manchego

I have not thought of mixing peaches with tomatoes, but why not? These peaches have been caramelized by grilling them. This recipe is a balanced blend of sweet, salty, and herby freshness.

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