Nothing beats a fresh tomato right from the garden. Or the farmers’ market. Or a roadside stand. Any of these locations will do, really.
They come in abundantly for weeks on end—and if we’re really lucky, even into late September in certain parts of the country.
All revered seasonal foods require a mad culinary dash to use them quickly. We want to eat these ripe summer tomatoes in as many ways as we can before drought or blight take over the plants, or—worse yet—before we have somehow exhausted our desire to eat them. (Blasphemy!)
Luckily, we love tomatoes here at Simply Recipes and so you’ll never run out of tasty and easy ways to celebrate them in their various glories. All the usual suspects are here—gazpacho, panzanella, Caprese salad, bruschetta—along with ways to put them up for all year long use, in a basic sauce or a salsa you can yourself.
What are your favorite ways to use fresh summer tomatoes?
Made the gazpacho last week and I am making it again for a barbecue this weekend. So good!
Thanks, Mary Jo! Carrie Havranek, Associate Editor here for Simply Recipes. So glad you enjoyed it!
Wow! Very helpful, thanks. Gave me the courage to pull out the blender/food processor again to make Gazpacho.
So glad to hear it! Gazpacho is worth it!
Nothing better than what we call “an over the sink sandwich” . Sun warmed ripe tomatoes, white bread, Helmaman’ mayo, salt and freshly ground pepper. Roll up your sleeves and lean over the sink. Absolute Nirvana!
YES!! I remember doing this as a child when my parents had a huge garden. Not so much lately due to work schedule, etc…and no room for a garden. Thanks for the memory.
The best!
I made tomato jam today. Love this sweet-savory condiment. Delicious on meat, fish, pasta, omelets. It’s an old fashioned recipe that needs to be brought back.
Nancy, do you have a favorite recipe for tomato jam? One that isn’t too sweet? Love to have it. Fran