Tomatoes/40 recipes

BLT burritos wrap crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and mayo in warm flour tortillas. A no-cook lunch ready in 10 minutes that combines two classics into one handheld meal.

Oven-baked spareribs on a bed of sauerkraut with grated carrots, chopped apple, tomato juice, brown sugar, and caraway seeds. Feeds 10 with just 10 minutes of prep.

Swiss steak with tenderized round steak, sweet onions, mushrooms, and a tomato-mushroom gravy braise. Old-school comfort cooking that turns tough cuts fork-tender.

Microwave eggplant and tomatoes over rice noodles is a four-ingredient lunch ready in 10 minutes. Healthy, no-oil, vegan meal-for-one.

Sirloin steak with asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, and bow-tie pasta in a basil-tomato broth topped with Parmesan. A light, high-protein skillet dinner ready in just 20 minutes.

Egg tagliarini tossed with sun-dried tomato strips, Parmigiano-Reggiano, garlic, parsley, and lemon juice in the reserved tomato oil. A no-cook Italian pasta sauce ready in 20 minutes.

Baby shark fry coats fillets in flour and beaten egg, pan-fries them in corn oil, and tops with a simple tomato-onion pan sauce. A 20-minute Mediterranean-style fish dinner.

Noodles tossed with sauteed mushrooms, strips of ham, and Parmesan in a buttery garlic sauce with tomato. A quick weeknight pasta dinner ready in 20 minutes.

Minted tomato saute with cherry tomatoes quickly seared in olive oil and tossed with fresh mint. A 10-minute, three-ingredient low-calorie side dish that bursts with bright summer flavor.

Chicken livers browned in bacon drippings, simmered in dry sherry and tomato sauce with mushrooms, onions, and herbs. Served over rice, polenta, or pasta with grated Parmesan. Ready in 20 minutes.

Quick Southwestern casserole layered with zucchini, corn, fried tortilla quarters, and green chilies in a spiced tomato sauce, smothered in melted cheddar. Ready in 20 minutes.

Slow cooker beef chili with stewing beef, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and chili powder cooked low for 8 to 10 hours. A no-bean, no-fuss Texas-style chili with serious depth.

Quick no-cook pita pockets stuffed with cubed Spam, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, and tomatoes tossed in Italian dressing. Ready in just 10 minutes for an easy lunch.

Open-faced ham and cheese sandwiches on rye bread with mustard butter, sliced tomato, and melted cheese topped with creamy coleslaw. Ready in 10 minutes using the microwave.

No-bake spicy artichoke dip with Parmesan, mayonnaise, green chiles, and garlic, topped with fresh tomatoes and green onions. Ready in 10 minutes flat.

Slow cooker spaghetti meat sauce with blended vegetables hidden in the base. Ground beef, canned tomatoes, carrots, and onions simmer 8-10 hours for a deep, rich, thick sauce.