Tomato Recipes

Pasta salad with currants, olives, and pine nuts tossed in a curry-lemon-parsley vinaigrette. A make-ahead vegetarian penne salad with Mediterranean and Indian flavors in every bite.

German cucumber salad with a creamy sour cream dill dressing, sliced tomatoes, and scallions. A cool, tangy no-cook side dish that improves after chilling.

A savory and delicious pesto sauce made with sundried tomatoes, fresh basil and pine nuts that's perfect for any kind of pasta.

I've made this pie and my adult daughters thought it tasted like pizza. I love it!!!

Slow-simmered Italian tomato sauce with ground beef, San Marzano-style plum tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, and oregano. Rich, thick, and built for pasta night.

Elegant broccoli terrine with basil, Parmesan, and lemon baked in a water bath until silky smooth. Served chilled and sliced, this low-calorie vegetable showstopper is a stunning appetizer or light lunch.

Armenian style zucchini hollows out fresh zucchini and stuffs them with ground lamb, rice, onion, and stewed tomatoes. A classic dolma-style stuffed vegetable dish simmered low and slow.

Dump-and-forget beef stew with chuck roast, potatoes, carrots, and onions braised low and slow in a mushroom soup and tomato gravy. Six hours in the oven, zero stirring required.

Moroccan vegetable tagine with saffron, butternut squash, chickpeas, and raisins over whole wheat couscous topped with toasted almonds. A hearty vegan one-pot dinner full of warm spices.

Layered pasta bake with seasoned ground beef, spaghetti sauce, sour cream, and melted provolone and mozzarella. Crowd-pleasing casserole feeds six.

Vegetarian lentil hazelnut loaf with romano cheese and basil, topped with a fresh red pepper tomato sauce. A satisfying meatless main with serious flavor depth.

Hearty ground turkey chili simmers with black beans, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and fresh tomatoes for a lighter take on classic chili. Top with scallions and grated cheese for a warming, protein-packed bowl.

Sweet pickled cherry tomatoes simmered in a thick sugar syrup with fresh ginger, lemon juice, and lemon rind until jewel-like and transparent. Makes 6 pints of gorgeous homemade preserves.

Ninfa's green sauce is the legendary Houston Tex-Mex table dip: simmered green tomatoes, tomatillos, and jalapeños puréed with avocado, cilantro, sour cream, and garlic. Pale jade, creamy, dangerously dippable.

A big-batch green tomato pickle with sliced onions, vinegar, sugar, and pickling spices. Brined overnight, simmered briefly, and canned into 6 to 7 pints for the pantry.

This is a delicious, easy, and healthy fish recipe for a week night. Served with brown rice and spinach.