Tomato Recipes

Baked Asiago summer tomatoes

Brandi Bidot — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:30:00 -0700

Sweet juicy tomatoes aren't just for salads anymore. In this recipe, we take ripe sweet tomatoes and top them with a cheesy Asiago topping made up of breadcrumbs and fresh herbs, then they are baked. These pair wonderfully with a glass of chilled white wine.

Pasta with figs, eggplant and tomatoes

Rowena Dumlao-Giardina — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:15:00 -0700

Get to know more Mediterranean flavors with this pasta. There are lots of explosive flavors to discover all in one dish!

Slow-roasted tomatoes recipe

Rowena Dumlao-Giardina — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 06:00:00 -0800

These slow-roasted tomatoes are worth the wait! Inspired by the flavor of sun-dried tomatoes, you’ll want to use these to top pasta, bread, salads or just eat all by themselves.

Christmas caprese salad with brown sugar balsamic dressing recipe

Brandi Bidot — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0800

The beautiful red and green colors in this salad are perfect for your Christmas dinner. Cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella pearls with homemade brown sugar balsamic dressing make this the perfect side dish for your holiday meal.

Grilled cheese with tomato, pickles and potato chips

Carolyn Stalnaker — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 05:30:00 -0800

We turned up the heat with this grilled cheese, adding classic ingredients like pickles, tomatoes and crunchy potato chips. This is the perfect sandwich for game day, a kid's birthday party or a quick lunch.

Tonight's Dinner: Tortellini with fresh tomato sauce recipe

Jennifer Richmond — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 07:05:00 -0700

Fresh tomatoes, whether they're heirloom or Roma, make a wonderful hot tomato sauce. But raw and cold, the sauce has a freshness unlike your basic spaghetti sauce.

Tonight's Dinner: Couscous and beans with fresh tomato sauce recipe

Jennifer Richmond — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Couscous is usually considered a side dish. But add some beans and a delicious fresh tomato sauce, and you have a wonderful dinner in no time.

Tonight's Dinner: Orzo-stuffed tomatoes recipe

Jennifer Richmond — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 08:00:00 -0700

There's nothing better on a hot day than a cool pasta salad. But maybe even better than the salad is serving said salad in a fresh, heirloom tomato.

Tonight's Dinner: Fried gnocchi with fresh tomato sauce recipe

Jennifer Richmond — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 07:30:00 -0700

Gnocchi -- those plump, rich little potato pillows that melt in your mouth. But if you thought boiling them was the only way they could be prepared, get ready for a mouthwatering surprise.

How to make fresh tomato sauce

Dawn Viola — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 06:00:00 -0700

With warmer weather here for the next few months, we’re promised a hefty crop of vine-ripened tomatoes from early July through late September. Whether you’re into instant tomato gratification or prefer preserving summer’s flavors well into the fall and winter, a basic tomato sauce will feed you now and later.

Sunday Dinner: Tomato and goat cheese tart

Patricia Conte — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 08:00:00 -0700

It's tomato season! Whether you pick up fresh tomatoes that are red, yellow or something in between, you'll want to use them for this recipe for tomato and goat cheese tart.

Tonight's Dinner: Tomato and kale bread pudding recipe

Jennifer Richmond — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 08:30:00 -0700

Heirloom tomatoes are starting to make their debut at all the farmers markets and grocery stores. While they're the perfect answer for salads and sauces, they also add a delicious tang to casseroles and bread puddings.

Slow cooker tomato and pepper soup with seared scallop garnish

Karen Miner — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Slow cooker soups might make you think heavy and hearty meals, but this light and refreshing tomato soup is perfect for warmer days. Add a nice big chunk of garlic bread, and you’ve got yourself a delicious summer meal.

How to confit a tomato

Dawn Viola — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 -0700

Although tomatoes are available throughout the United States year-round, their best growing season is May through October. Often, "forced" winter varieties arrive in stores as hard as a rock and flavorless. When that happens, and you must have a tomato, there’s only one thing to do: tomato confit.

Caprese tart with herbed ricotta and balsamic reduction recipe

Brandi Bidot — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Fresh tomatoes are baked into a creamy herbed ricotta filling topped with fresh basil and drizzled with balsamic reduction. Pair this tart with a lovely green salad and a glass of white wine for the perfect summer meal.

Tonight's Dinner: Caprese bread salad recipe

Jennifer Richmond — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0700

When most people think of combining fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil, they think of a Caprese sandwich. But for those hot nights when you're not in the mood to cook, those same ingredients can make a delicious salad.

Creamy tomato basil soup

Alicia French — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 06:00:00 -0700

Skip the fancy night out and get cozy in your living room with your favorite board games. Add a warm meal and a bottle of wine and you'll have an adult version of game night.

Tonight's Dinner: Gazpacho with Shrimp

Jennifer Richmond — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:00:00 -0700

Just because it's summer doesn't mean you have to excise soup from your dinner menu. While most soups are served steaming hot, there are a number that are just as delicious, but served cold, making them the perfect choice during these warm months.

Tonight's Dinner: Capellini and tomato-clam sauce

Jennifer Richmond — Fri, 06 May 2011 08:00:00 -0700

Sometimes there's nothing better than spaghetti and marinara sauce. It's one of those great comfort foods that's good hot or cold, but add some fresh heirloom tomatoes and minced clams and a classic Italian dish gets even better.

Tonight's Dinner: Puff Pastry Margherita Pizza

Jennifer Richmond — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:00:00 -0800

Pizza's a quick and easy meal any night of the week. But instead of spending money and having it delivered, why not make one with your favorite ingredients right in your own kitchen?