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Tomato Season Is the Best Season. These Recipes Prove It.

Indulge in a juicy tomato sandwich, perfect honey-roasted tomatoes, or any number of summer meals that celebrate the versatile fruit.

Corrie Evanoff

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Looking for ideas for what to do with those homegrown beefsteaks or the abundance of sungolds you found at the farmers market? From a savory tomato tart to a sweet tomato chutney, make the most of growing season with these summery tomato recipes that perfectly complement your favorite grilled foods.

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Pasta With 15-Minute Burst Cherry Tomato Sauce

Juicy and sweet cherry tomatoes burst open in warm olive oil, creating a luxuriously silky sauce that comes together in minutes.

The Best Summer Tomato Salad (It’s Better than Caprese)

This simple salad, made with thinly-sliced red onions, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of oil and vinegar, lets juicy summer tomatoes shine.

If You Have Eggs and Tomatoes, You Have Dinner

This light, easy Chinese dish is my ultimate comfort.

Furikake Tomato Sandwich

The sandwich Southerners wait for all year.

Honey-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

I particularly like these gorgeously sweet and tangy, juicy and sticky tomatoes piled on toast with a sprinkling of flaky sea salt on top.

Tomato Tart With Puff Pastry

A savory layer of garlic, herb, and Parmesan-seasoned cream cheese makes it a fabulous appetizer or main dish for a light lunch.

Goat Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes

Creamy and bursting with flavor, these goat cheese-stuffed tomatoes are juicy and filled to the brim with velvety tangy cheese and the best crunchy breadcrumb topping.

No-Cook Summer Tomato Sauce

This incredibly simple tomato sauce is Chicago chef Tony Mantuano’s secret weapon in the summer. He marinates peak season tomatoes with olive oil, basil and shallots before spooning the over grilled fish or piling it on grilled bread.

Sweet Tomato Chutney

This basic onion tomato chutney is frugal, fresh, and packed with sweet, spicy (optional), tangy flavor with only 7 ingredients and in under an hour. Perfect for serving with snacks, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, and more.

BONUS READ: How to Pick Out Really Great Tomatoes

The best tomatoes are heavy and smelly.

LEARN MORE: What’s the Difference Between All the Types of Tomatoes? via Bon Appétit.

Want More? You’ll Want to Make These 8 Fruit-Filled Sandwiches on Repeat This Summer

Elevate your lunch game with these summery sandwich pairings, from sweet peach and prosciutto to tangy apple and brie. Plus, the dessert sandwich that takes the cake.