What can you do with all those fresh tomatoes from the garden or farmer's market? Here are my favorite Fresh Tomato Recipes—I love 'em and you will, too.
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From midsummer to late September, tomatoes rule! They dominate the garden, the roadside stands, and the farmer's markets. Tomatoes gleam in gorgeous shades of red, yellow, orange, and purple; they're large and small, perfectly round or delightfully misshapen.
Whether you're drawn to heirloom tomatoes, pint baskets of glowing cherry tomatoes, or behemoth beefsteak varieties, everyone has the same question at this time of the year—what can I do with these fresh tomatoes before they go bad??
I have my best tomato recipes that you must try! There are tomato dishes like fresh tomato salsa, a savory sauce, loaded sandwiches, a baked strata, and even a fruit and tomato salad.
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- Where to find fresh garden tomatoes
- Tomato recipes on the news
- Fresh Tomato Recipes 🍅
- Fresh Tomato Salsa with Basil
- Rice and Tomato Caprese Salad
- Egg Strata with Garden Tomatoes
- BLT with Boursin Cheese
- Campfire Bloody Marys
- Garlic Herb Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes
- Taco Salad with Catalina Dressing
- Tomato Fruit Salad
- Chilli Sauce
- Pico de Gallo
- Cherry Tomato Basil Tart
- BLT with Garlic Aioli
- Slow Cooker Taco Cups
- Grilled Salsa
- Fireside Sausage Tomato Pasta
- Now, a tomato sing-along!
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Where to find fresh garden tomatoes
If you don't have a garden, you can still find fresh, local tomatoes. A quick internet search will help you find local farmer's markets and farmstands
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture also has a directory to find locally grown food near you: click here to check it out. You can also your grocery chain or co-op—many of them work to bring local produce to their stores when in season.
Or get your tomatoes the old-fashioned way: barter with a neighbor who has a glut of garden tomatoes!
Tomato recipes on the news
Not long ago, I joined Meteorologist Amanda Thibault on Fox Local 44/22 television station to share summer tomato recipes. Tap the videos below to watch our segments!
Fresh Tomato Recipes 🍅
These are my favorite recipes for using tomatoes. There are recipe ideas here for snacks, sides, and even a well-known tomato drink!
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Fresh Tomato Salsa with Basil
Made with a little minced garlic, this healthy tomato salsa is amazing for snacking and more.
A favorite!
Rice and Tomato Caprese Salad
With bacon, mozzarella, and vinaigrette, this is a unique and really tasty cold salad.
For lunch or brunch!
Egg Strata with Garden Tomatoes
Easy, cheesy, comforting, and so delicious. It's like a crustless version of a tomato pie.
BLT with Boursin Cheese
Fresh tomatoes are the star of a homemade BLT. It has an herby kick from Boursin cheese.
Summer brunch!
Campfire Bloody Marys
Use fresh tomatoes to garnish these drinks—and if you have a lotta tomatoes, squeeze your own tomato juice, too!
Garlic Herb Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes
This is a lovely, light dinner served with healthful quinoa and spinach.
My family loves it!
Taco Salad with Catalina Dressing
A tangy, spicy salad with tomatoes, peppers, taco beef, and cheese.
Unique!
Tomato Fruit Salad
Sweet cherry tomatoes are SO refreshing with watermelon and strawberries!
Chilli Sauce
Our American-Irish family recipe simmers tomatoes with peppers and spices for a delectable condiment.
A classic!
Pico de Gallo
A super salsa with diced fresh tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños.
Cherry Tomato Basil Tart
A gorgeous, savory tart with olive oil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and a buttery crust.
Another sammie!
BLT with Garlic Aioli
I just can't get enough of summer tomato BLTs!
Slow Cooker Taco Cups
Dice garden tomatoes to top these cute chicken tacos, with homemade cup-shaped shells.
Grilled Salsa
Everything, from the corn to the tomatoes to the peppers, hits the grill to make a tasty, smoky salsa.
Tomatoes go camping!
Fireside Sausage Tomato Pasta
Roast cherry tomatoes in foil packets over the fire.
Now, a tomato sing-along!
Here's a little musical interlude while you haul in all those fresh tomatoes! Sing it with me: ♪♫ "You like tomatoes, and I like to-mah-toes." ♫♪
The Armchair Squid
Yum... It was a great tomato week at our house: both gazpacho and BLTs.
Nancy Mock
Ooh I love gazpacho!