Recipes with tomatoes

Texas caviar made from dried black beans slow-simmered with a smoky ham hock, then tossed with sauteed peppers, onions, and fresh tomatoes. A Lone Star classic side dish.

Chili-cheese burgers crown lean ground beef patties with melty Gruyere and a cumin-spiked green chili tomato sauce. The sauce made from scratch is what separates these from every other Tex-Mex burger.

Hot tamale pie with pinto beans, corn, and bell peppers in spiced tomato sauce topped with a cornmeal crust. A hearty vegetarian Southwestern casserole baked until golden.

Summer succotash with fresh corn, lima beans, zucchini, and grape tomatoes topped with seared sea scallops and a bright parsley drizzle. A seasonal one-pan main that eats like a cookout on a plate.

Indian-style green beans with ginger-garlic paste, cumin seeds, dried red chili, coriander, and tomato. Vegan, gluten-free, and brimming with warm spice. Goes with everything.

Sauteed pork chops with a rich pan sauce of shallots, white wine, Dijon mustard, and julienned sour pickles. A French-inspired weeknight dinner for two.

Chili Mac 'N Cheddar stirs elbow macaroni into canned chili with tomatoes, green chilies, and melted cheddar. A 40-minute pantry skillet dinner topped with sour cream and corn chips.

Potato-tomato bisque with rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes, corn, celery, and thyme in a half-pureed base thickened naturally with blended potatoes and low-fat milk. A creamy, low-fat soup with concentrated tomato flavor.

No-cook pasta sauce with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, diced mozzarella, garlic, and balsamic vinegar tossed with hot penne. A fresh summer pasta that lets peak tomatoes shine.

Guacamole with serrano heat, white onion, and a surprise hit of pureed zucchini for body. Mexican-style avocado dip finished with tomato, green onion, and cilantro garnish.

Kid-friendly curried vegetables with potatoes, carrots, and cauliflower in a mild tomato-spice sauce. A simple Indian-style vegetable curry that teaches real cooking skills.

Grilled chicken fajitas with a bright raisin salsa of tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, jalapeno, and lime. Warm corn tortillas and sweet-spicy salsa make this a build-your-own dinner party hit.

Vegan unstuffed bell pepper soup with brown basmati rice, tomato paste, and loads of diced peppers in a savory tamari broth. All the flavors of stuffed peppers without the stuffing.

Southwestern pasta sauce with sherry-sauteed garlic and shallots, sun-dried and fresh tomatoes, jalapenos, and fresh herbs. No oil, no cream, just bright pantry flavors over your favorite noodles.

Greek-style beef stew braised in red wine with cinnamon, cumin, cloves, and currants, topped with melted Muenster cheese and toasted walnuts. A warmly spiced, make-ahead casserole.

Slow cooker Texican chili with bacon, cubed round steak, kidney beans, tomatoes, and vegetables. A hearty, Texas-meets-Mexican beef chili that simmers 10 to 12 hours until fork-tender.