These fresh tomato recipes showcase the best ways to serve the juicy orbs as soon as they’re finally tasting great at local markets (and maybe even getting ripe in your backyard). While it is absolutely valid to simply slice and salt a juicy tomato in season, our best tomato recipes go a step further, letting the savory-sweet flavor of peak season tomatoes shine in easy salads, summery pastas, and cooling bowls of gazpacho.
Need a refresher on tomato basics before diving into summer’s best sweet-and-savory fruit? Whether you’re wondering how to buy tomatoes, how to store tomatoes, how to peel tomatoes, or the easiest way to prep a tomato, we’ve got you covered.
Feel like a tomato expert now? Great. Read on for 46 of our very best tomato recipes.