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    Home » Veggies/Herbs

    15 Ways To Use Garden Tomatoes

    By Nancy Mock June 28, 2020 Updated May 3, 2022 2 Comments

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    Collage of tomato dishes like a BLT, tomato salsa, and tomatoes over pasta
    Splendid Tomatoes! Recipes For Your Fresh, Sweet Tomatoes

    Summer gardens and markets are overflowing with ripe tomatoes! Here are 15 Ways To Use Garden Tomatoes, recipes you'll love.

    Glass dish of diced tomatoes

    Mid to late summer brings a bounty of beautifully ripe tomatoes. They're in your garden, your neighbor's garden, and filling baskets and crates at every vegetable stand and farmer's market!

    Whether you're drawn to heirloom varieties in shades of green, purple, and red, pint baskets of glowing cherry tomatoes, or plump Roma tomatoes, there are delicious recipes just waiting for you. Like fresh salsa, savory sauces, fresh sandwiches, baked strata, and even a fruit salad. And I have gathered up here my favorite 15 ways to use garden tomatoes.

    The beautiful flavors of basil and sweet tomatoes come together in this cheesy tart!

    Where to find fresh garden tomatoes

    If you don't have a garden, you can still find fresh, local tomatoes. Click this link to check find Farmer's Markets in Vermont and see their schedules. If you are outside of Vermont, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture has a directory to find locally grown food near you: click here to check it out. You can also check local markets and co-ops, or barter with a neighbor who has a glut of tomatoes in their garden!

    Splendid Tomatoes! Recipes For Your Fresh, Sweet Tomatoes

    Not too long ago, I joined Meteorologist Amanda Thibault on Fox Local 44/22 television station to share recipes and talk about all things tomato. Click the videos below to watch our segments, and then scroll down to see a whole lotta tomato recipes!

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    YouTube video

    Here are 15 Ways To Use Garden Tomatoes

    BLTs with Garlic Aioli
    The classic sandwich combo of bacon, lettuce, and tomato gets an upgrade! BLTs with Garlic Aioli are even more delicious than the original.
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    White bread sandwich with tomato and lettuce in a hand
    Chopped Taco Salad with Peppers, Beef & Corn
    A spicy, flavorful blend of fresh corn and peppers with seasoned beef and tangy dressing. It works as both an app and a meal!
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    Image of Chopped Taco Salad in a glass bowl with Tortilla Chips
    Fireside Chicken Sausage Pasta
    This is a fresh and flavorful dinner for your camping and glamping trip: Fireside Chicken Sausage Pasta topped with grilled, fresh tomatoes and basil!
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    Chilli Sauce
    This family recipe for Chilli Sauce is savory with tomatoes, peppers, and onion and sweet with cinnamon and clove. It's a great sauce to top grilled meats and veggies.
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    Tomato Fruit Salad with Berries and Watermelon
    Cherry tomatoes are the sweet surprise ingredient in this Tomato Fruit Salad with Berries and Watermelon. It's full of fresh and vibrant flavor.
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    Bowls of fruit salad on a black background
    Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Cups
    Taco Tuesday just got easier thanks to spicy chicken simmering in a slow cooker. The chicken gets served up in individual taco cups you make yourself.
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    Chicken taco cups with toppings on a black dish.
    Garlic Herb Chicken with Quinoa & Spinach
    This makes a delicious dinner: chicken baked with herbs and garlic and served with healthy quinoa, spinach and tomatoes. Make it for supper or for a week's worth of make-ahead lunches
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    Tricolor quinoa cooked and copped with sliced chicken breast and cherry tomatoes.
    Cheesy Tomato Egg Strata
    Savory, comforting, and ideal for entertaining. Cheesy Egg Tomato Strata is a cinch to assemble and delicious any time of day.
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    Square baking dish with baked egg casserole
    Boursin Cheese BLTs
    A humble BLT sandwich gets a tasty flavor upgrade! A Boursin BLT is next level with the herby, garlicky cheese to complement the bacon, lettuce, and tomato!
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    Take advantage of the season's best, flavorful tomatoes to make the best BLT. And there are two variations to try!
    Fresh Basil Tomato Salsa
    Enjoy it spooned on pizza, served with grilled chicken, or with a bowl of salty chips. Fresh Basil Tomato Salsa is such a versatile condiment and it's ready in 30 minutes or less.
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    Salsa with basil leaves in bowl
    Campfire Breakfast Bloody Mary | Glamping Recipes!
    Keep your glamping morning glamorous with this revitalizing Campfire Breakfast Bloody Mary, a spicy tomato juice cocktail with pretty grilled garnish!
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    Garnished Bloody mary drinks on a metal tray
    Cherry Tomato and Basil Tart
    A buttery and flaky crust holds a tasty filling of herbs, garlic, and tomatoes. Use your garden bounty to make a Cherry Tomato and Basil Tart.
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    Cherry Tomato Basil Tart! The beautiful flavors of basil and sweet tomatoes come together in this cheesy tart!
    Caprese Rice Salad with Bacon
    Full of flavor and tossed with cubes of mozzarella and a vinaigrette, this chilled Caprese Rice Salad with Bacon is perfect for lunch or a potluck!
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    Salad of rice and vegetables in a bowl
    Grilled Corn Salsa
    Sweet corn and fresh veggies hit the hot grill in this recipe, and come together to make a smoky, flavorful Grilled Corn Salsa.
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    Small bowl of corn and veggie salsa with tortilla chips.
    Pico de Gallo Salsa
    The simplest, but one of the best: Pico de Gallo Salsa. Spicy, fresh flavor that begs for crisp tortilla chips, and ready in 30 minutes or less!
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    Here is the simplest of salsas: Pico de Gallo. Seven ingredients chopped and tossed together.

    ♪♫ "You like tomatoes, and I like to-mah-toes." ♫♪

    Here's a little musical interlude while you enjoy all those tomatoes!

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    1. The Armchair Squid

      September 24, 2017 at 8:33 am

      Yum... It was a great tomato week at our house: both gazpacho and BLTs.

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      • Nancy Mock

        September 24, 2017 at 8:56 am

        Ooh I love gazpacho!

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