43 Tomato Recipes to Make This Summer
Summer is here, which means our newly updated list of tomato recipes is too. We love cooking with all kinds of tomato products, from canned to sun-dried tomatoes, but now is prime time to enjoy the bounty of fresh tomatoes at the farmers market. With assorted tomato varieties like plump heirlooms, Romas, Sun Golds, and bite-size grape tomatoes, we feel compelled to take full advantage—and that means thinking beyond basic salads and sandwich toppers.
Don’t get us wrong, though, there are still salad recipes here. But you’ll also find quick braising sauces for meat, semi-homemade dinners that lean on pantry staples, and creative twists on classics like gazpacho, salsa, ratatouille, and shakshuka. You’ll find those and so much more in this collection of our favorite fresh tomato recipes.
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton, Prop Styling by Christina Allen1/43Quick Butter-Braised Tomatoes and Dumplings
This tomato recipe is an easy, semi-homemade, one-pan dinner that will surprise you: A one-pound bag of frozen gyoza can take you farther than you might have imagined.
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Aneta Florczyk2/43Tomato Galette
It’s not a tomato pie or a tomato tart—it’s a tomato galette, and it may just be the best thing you’ll make all summer. If you’re looking for something similar that’s even easier, try this three-ingredient version.
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne3/43One-Pan Salmon With Burst Tomatoes
If you’re not a salmon person, a flaky white fish such as cod would work just as well in this tomato dinner recipe.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Graylen Gatewood4/43Fried Green Tomatoes
Seasoned panko is the secret to the savory, crunchy bite on this Southern classic. Pair the fried tomatoes with the dipping sauce of your choice—though know that you can never go wrong with homemade ranch.
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski7/43Always-Great Homemade Salsa
Make this flavorful salsa by broiling tomatoes, serrano chiles (jalapeños work too), onions, and garlic until blistered. Pulse everything together in a food processor until smooth, then grab some chips and start scooping.
Laura Murray8/43BA’s Best Caprese Salad
A simple ball of fresh mozzarella cheese is lovely, but when you want a creamier caprese, look for burrata cheese. It’s essentially mozzarella stuffed with shredded cheese and cream.
Photograph by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Mieko Takahashi10/43Cold Noodles With Tomatoes and Peanut Sauce
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne, Prop Styling by Graylen Gatewood11/43Ratatouille
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Pearl Jones, prop styling by Emma Fishman12/43Tomatoes and Feta With Chickpeas
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca14/43Tangy Balsamic Pasta With Sun Gold Tomatoes
