Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad is one of those easy summer side dishes that belongs on the table anytime fresh garden vegetables are in season. Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and thinly sliced onion are tossed in a simple creamy dressing made with sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, and fresh herbs. It’s cool, tangy, creamy, and refreshing — …
Tomato recipes
There are some recipes that don’t need fancy ingredients or complicated instructions—they simply need the right ingredients. A Southern tomato sandwich is one of those timeless classics. When garden tomatoes are at their peak during the summer, there’s nothing better than thick slices piled high between two pieces of soft white bread slathered with Duke’s …
There’s something special about a recipe that has been passed around Southern kitchens for generations. Old Fashioned Tomato Pie is one of those timeless dishes that celebrates the simple flavors of summer. Made with juicy, ripe tomatoes, a flaky pie crust, plenty of sharp cheddar cheese, and a creamy, savory topping, this recipe is the …
If your garden is overflowing with fresh tomatoes, this Easy Marinated Tomatoes recipe is a delicious way to enjoy every bite. Made with juicy Roma tomatoes, fresh parsley, garlic, olive oil, and a splash of lemon juice, this simple side dish is light, refreshing, and packed with fresh flavor. With just a handful of ingredients …
There’s nothing quite like the rich, sweet flavor of homemade sun dried tomatoes. Drying tomatoes concentrates their natural sugars, creating an intensely flavorful ingredient that’s perfect for pasta dishes, pizzas, salads, sandwiches, soups, and homemade breads. While traditional sun drying can take several days, you can also make delicious sun dried tomatoes in your oven …
This chunky cucumber salsa is so refreshing and a great way to use up all those cucumbers that are busting out of your garden at the present moment. This salsa goes great with chips, as a topping for tacos, and with other various proteins. If you are like me and are swimming in cucumbers, then …
This simple and perfect Caprese salad makes for a great dinner or side dish. Topped with fresh basil and a simple balsamic glaze. For more inspiration, check out these simple salad recipes. Nothing excites me more than when my herbs start coming in. My summer meals always have so much more flavor because I top …
If you’re looking for the perfect way to use fresh summer tomatoes, this Cheddar Tomato Tart is about to become your new favorite recipe. A flaky, buttery cheddar cracker crust is layered with a creamy herbed sauce, juicy garden tomatoes, sweet onions, fresh dill, and plenty of sharp cheddar cheese for a savory tart that’s bursting with …
If you’ve never had the best fried green tomatoes, you’re in for a true Southern treat. These golden slices have a perfectly crunchy coating on the outside while staying slightly firm and tangy on the inside. Paired with a creamy, slightly spicy dipping sauce, they’re the perfect appetizer, side dish, or snack. I don’t know about …
This easy homemade spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes is one of the best sauces I have ever made. Perfect for using up all those tomatoes from your garden for tomato season! Check out my list of Easy Tomato Recipes for more inspiration, or try this tool for cooking with leftovers to get quick meal inspiration …
Is your garden overrun with tomatoes? Here is how to make and can tomato juice so that you will always have fresh tomato juice to drink or use for soups and stews. This step-by-step photo tutorial will show you how to make and can tomato juice in no time. This tastes so much better than …
If you want a delicious meal you can throw together in less than 15 minutes, check out my Quick & Easy Tomato Soup recipe. The other day, I discovered such an easy and delicious soup recipe that it’s crazy, y’all! This quick and easy tomato soup tastes like it has been simmering on the stove …