Tomato Recipes

Paella with shrimp, mussels, clams, chicken, chorizo, and sole in saffron rice with sherry and artichoke hearts. A loaded Spanish-style one-pan feast.

A hearty and savory chili that tastes wonderful with a crusty bread or those old-fashioned bread bowls.

Tex-Mex chicken tortilla soup simmered in a rich beef and chicken broth with corn, tomatoes, and cumin. Topped with crushed chips, avocado, cheese, and lime.

Fiery salsa: fresh pico de gallo with ten jalapenos, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime, and lemon. Made ahead and chilled overnight for the bold heat to develop fully.

Lamb chops Creole: shoulder lamb chops braised under a tomato, green pepper, and onion sauce with cayenne and chili powder. Old-school Louisiana home cooking at its best.

Simple Italian spaghetti with burst cherry tomatoes, garlic, chili pepper, and fresh basil. Pasta finishes cooking in the sauce for maximum flavor absorption.

Ground turkey chili with jalapeño, kidney beans, green chilis, and a surprise hit of briny Spanish olives and warm cloves. Leaner than beef chili but just as bold. Top with cheddar, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Pierre's chili with a beef and pork blend, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, cumin, oregano, and chili powder. Garnished with Monterey Jack, sour cream, and lime wedges.

Layers of garlic-sautéed zucchini and fresh sliced tomatoes baked with basil, oregano, and buttery seasoned bread crumbs. A simple vegetable casserole that celebrates summer produce.

Paella a la Basquaise, a Basque-style saffron rice loaded with halibut, shrimp, mussels, clams, and chorizo, layered with prosciutto and baked in an earthenware casserole. A showstopping seafood paella.

Ribollita, the classic Tuscan bread soup layered with vegetables, kidney beans, spinach, and Parmesan. Baked in a casserole with toasted bread soaking up a rich chicken-wine broth.

Hearty venison chili using both cubed and ground deer meat for texture, simmered with crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and kidney beans. Masa harina thickens it to a rich, spoon-coating finish.

Old-school Italian tomato sauce simmered with onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and basil, then strained smooth through a food mill. The Sunday-gravy base every cook should know.

Turkey enchiladas with sour cream and cheddar in corn tortillas, topped with a homemade green chile and tomato sauce. A great way to use leftover turkey.

Vegetarian spinach lasagna layered with fresh spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, and three cheeses, ricotta or cottage, mozzarella, and Parmesan. A meatless Italian comfort dinner with herby flavor and bubbling cheese.

Herbed tofu-mushroom quiche with fresh dill, thyme, rosemary, and curry powder in a crustless wheat germ base. Vegan, egg-free, and packed with fresh herbs.