Just when it seems like the zucchini flood has finally subsided, the tomatoes have begun the ripening process. I suspect that in two days, I will have more Rutger’s, Roma, and cherry tomatoes than I can handle!
So I turn once again to the blogging community for recipes and inspiration. Soon my mountain of tomatoes will turn into delicious dinners, savory sides, and a pantry full of goodies that will last through the winter!
1. Tomato sauce. This easy recipe from The Soulsby Farm will have you canning your first batch of sauce in no time.
2. Roasted Strawberry-Tomato Galette. Foodies will love this rustic dessert from Bitter Sweet.
3. Bruschetta. Have it for breakfast. Have it for lunch. Just try it! From Love + Cupcakes.
4. Mini Caprese Salad Appetizers. A clever idea from The Ranting Chef – Caprese salad on a stick.
5. Tomato-Garlic-Anchovy Sauce. Make this savory sauce from Susan eats London as an accompaniment to fish or seafood.
6. Pesto, Tomato and Mozzarella Pizza. Frugal Feeding gives us a fresh spin on the personal-size pizza.
7. Grilled tomato basil soup. Now all you need is the grilled cheese. From frugal foodie family.
8. Guacamole. Fresh tomatoes make this guacamole from 2MiniCooks a keeper.
9. Green Tomato Chutney. Can’t wait for those tomatoes to ripen? Make this chutney from Food & Feminism with any and all tomatoes on hand.
Tomato and chili pantry pasta from Veghotpot.
10. Tomato and Chili Pantry Pasta. Becky from Veghotpot shared this fresh, simple recipe during my Pantry Pasta Challenge earlier this year.
11. Oven-Roasted Tomatoes. It doesn’t get any easier (or more lovely) than this! Great idea from Savory Simple.
12. Salsa fresca. Vegan (and versatile) pico de gallo from the savvy vegetarian.
13. Home Canned Tomatoes. Step-by-step instructions with photos for all of us beginners, courtesy of Simple Bites.
14. Raw Tomato Juice. If you have a juicer, than these recipes are for you. From Pretty Smart Raw Food Ideas.
Panzanella Salad
15. Panzanella Salad. Uses up tomatoes and cucumbers. My favorite summer salad!
What’s your favorite tomato recipe? Share with me on Twitter @downhomesj.
Further reading: 20 ways to prepare zucchini
The best tidbit I picked up last year was that whole tomatoes can be frozen as is. Lay them on a sheet pan and freeze until at least firm then throw them into large zip lock bags. At the end of the season when I could not put up one more jar of chutney nor make one more batch of roasted sauce I just froze them as is. The skins just pop off them as they defrost – a plus. I used them for sauces and curries throughout the winter season. This works for large slicers as well as cherry tomatoes.
Posted by me | July 16, 2012, 8:05 amThanks, this is great advice! I’m sure by the end of tomato season, this will be my “method of choice” for dealing with them
Posted by Jennifer M. | July 16, 2012, 8:35 amWe are getting no sun here in Wales, this summer is a write off unfortunately. Our plants are going a little mad with such a strange season. I just hope that the tomatoes will come later in the year and we can get going with this list. Thanks for sharing. Happiness, lee
Posted by leroywatson4 | July 16, 2012, 10:04 amThat stinks! We had a bad storm blow through here a few weeks ago, but luckily the tomatoes were fine. It finished my zucchini, though
Thanks for stopping by!
Posted by Jennifer M. | July 16, 2012, 10:06 amOoooo thanks!!!! I picked up a huge box of tomatoes at our local farmer’s market a couple of days ago and was wondering what I could make with them that would be healthy and still delicious!
Posted by SassySass | July 16, 2012, 2:15 pmGlad to help! If you come up with any more ideas, let me know.
Posted by Jennifer M. | July 16, 2012, 2:25 pmHey! I have just noticed this mention! Thanks! Xx
Posted by Susan | September 22, 2012, 3:56 pmYou’re welcome
Posted by Jennifer M. | September 22, 2012, 11:00 pm