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Tomatoes are the best. They’re one of the most widely used ingredients in Western cooking, because they’re both plentiful and versatile. The whole “are they a fruit or a vegetable?’ thing is endlessly confusing (fruit, for the record), but really, who cares? Personally, I think they’re more delicious, crave-worthy, and interesting than any other fruit or vegetable.
As a kid, I bit into tomatoes like apples. As a tween, I snacked on cherry tomatoes from the fridge so often that they rarely made it into the salads my mom intended them for. At the end of a weeklong trip to Amsterdam in my early 20s that was particularly lacking in healthy stuff and heavy on other not-so-healthy stuff, I called my friend in Germany, my next destination, to ask if she could please have a bowl of fresh, raw tomatoes ready for me when I got to her apartment the next day. I can’t explain it, other than to tell you that at that moment, it felt like the only thing that could bring me back to life after a week of, well, Amsterdam, was a perfectly juicy tomato.
All of this is to say, tomatoes are great any time, in almost anything. But they’re especially great in the summertime, when it’s peak tomato season and they’re as sweet, juicy, and perfectly textured as they get. Whether you prefer them raw, a little bit roasted, stirred into a more complicated dish, or blended into a sauce, there’s bound to be a recipe here that you’ll want to bookmark.
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1 Grilled Cheese With Peak Tomatoes from Bon Appètit
Pretty much anything tastes good when it’s sandwiched between bread (fried in mayo, because, yes) with a pile of cheese. Tomatoes are no exception. Get the recipe here.
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2 Pantry Tomato Soup from Alexandra’s Kitchen
Tomato soup is classic comfort food. You know what’s also super comforting? Recipes you can make with stuff you already have in your pantry. Get the recipe here.
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Andrew Purcell, Carrie Purcell3 Baked Eggs and Potatoes in Parmesan Red Pepper Sauce
Mix fresh tomatoes into tomato sauce or soup, then heat everything in a skillet, crack in some eggs, and bake until the egg whites are cooked but the yolks are perfectly soft.
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4 Avocado, Bacon, and Egg Toast With Quick Tomato Jam from How Sweet It Is
Tomato jam is great if you have a bunch of tomatoes you don’t know what to do with, and you want to get a little more creative than pasta sauce or soup. Tastes great on bread with avocado, bacon, and egg, but it would also be a good spread all on its own. Get the recipe here.
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5 Tomato Chevre Tart from Brooklyn Supper
More pie than pizza, the sliced tomatoes really come through to give this more texture than a blended sauce would. Get the recipe here.
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Joshua Winn6 Slow-Cooker Ratatouille from Eating Bird Food
Ratatouille is probably the ultimate summer vegetable dish, but it can be a little complicated if you’re going the full-on classic French route. Make things easier on yourself by getting it done in the slow cooker. It might not be quite as decadent, but it still makes for a great summer side dish that you can reheat as leftovers all week long. Get the recipe here.
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7 One-Dish Baked Chicken With Tomatoes and Olives from Bon Appètit
One-pan meals are pretty much the holy grail of a delicious but simple weeknight. This savory-salty dish is perfect for when you’re having people over and want to impress without stressing. Get the recipe here.
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8 Oven-Dried Tomato Bruschetta from Alexandra’s Kitchen
Oven-dried tomatoes are sweet and super flavorful, but they’re more tender than the sun-dried version, and still have a little burst of juice. Get the recipe here.
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Andrew Purcell; Carrie Purcell9 Caprese Panzanella Salad
Even if you don’t like salad, you’ll probably like a salad full of bread.
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10 Baked Tomatoes from Epicurious
Perfect as a summer party appetizer on nights that are maybe a little bit chillier. Get the recipe here.
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http://joythebaker.com11 The Best BLT from Joy The Baker
Maybe the best sandwich out there, the key to a perfect BLT is very good ingredients and a generous hand with the mayo. Get the recipe here.
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12 Smashed Cherry Tomatoes and Cucumbers With Lime and Mint from Bon Appètit
In-season tomatoes really don’t need much help. Lime and mint bring out the tomato flavor without hiding it. Get the recipe here.
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13 Heirloom Tomato, Avocado, and Burrata Salad on Grilled Garlic Toast from How Sweet It Is
Warning: Once you get into burrata, regular old mozzarella might never cut it again. Still, this garlicky, crispy, creamy, tart appetizer is worth spoiling yourself over. Get the recipe here.
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14 Garlic Basil Chicken With Tomato Butter Sauce from Pinch of Yum
This buttery chicken gets an umami punch from tomatoes, and tastes great served over pasta or rice. Get the recipe here.
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15 Simple Roasted Tomato Sauce from Foodie Crush
Make summer last all year by making a bunch of tomato sauce and either canning it, or storing it in an airtight container in the freezer. Roasting the tomatoes before you blend them makes them extra sweet. Get the recipe here.
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Cafe Delites16 Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad from Cafe Delites
Caprese salad is near-perfect, but avocado, chicken, and lettuce round it out to make it a complete lunch that’ll make you feel great. Get the recipe here.
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Tara Donne / http://www.epicurious.com/17 Pan Con Tomate from Epicurious
This classic spanish toast is made by rubbing the flesh and seeds of a tomato onto super toasted bread with garlic, olive oil, and anchovies. So simple, so transcendently good. Get the recipe here.
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18 Pasta With 15-Minute Burst Cherry Tomato Sauce from Epicurious
If you want to get more DIY than store bought sauce but don’t have time to make your own blended version from scratch, try a quick burst cherry tomato sauce. The cooked tomatoes literally burst, and the juices meld with olive oil to make a light, slightly sweet sauce. Get the recipe here.
