Tomatoes are one of those ingredients I can never have too many of in summer. When they are at their best, sweet, juicy and full of flavor, I want to use them in just about everything. From fresh salads and easy pasta dishes to quiches, soups and homemade tomato chutney, there are so many delicious ways to make the most of them.
In this roundup I’ve collected some of my favorite easy tomato recipes, perfect for using fresh tomatoes when they are in season. Whether you have a few ripe tomatoes waiting on the counter or a garden that suddenly seems to produce more tomatoes than you know what to do with, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here.
Make The Most of Summer Tomatoes
If you love summer and the abundance of produce it has than be sure to also check the roundup with zucchini recipes, the best summer salad recipes or the easy sauce recipes.
Prep time 25 minutes mins
Cooking time 25 minutes mins
Total time 50 minutes mins
If you love tomatoes, this is the quiche for you. It features heirloom tomatoes but any tomatoes will work in this delicious quiche. I added boursin cheese (or another herbal cheese will work too) which gives it a lovely creamy texture and flavor. Perfect for tomato season!
Prep time 20 minutes mins
Cooking time 20 minutes mins
Total time 40 minutes mins
Simple tomato tarts like this one are my absolute favorite. The good thing is that you can easily make lots of different variations depending on your preferences!
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 1 hour hr
Total time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
This tomato chutney can be made both with fresh tomatoes or with tinned tomatoes
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 2 hours hrs
Total time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
I love sun-dried tomatoes. Delicious, through pasta or as an extra between a richly filled sandwich. But many of the sun-dried tomatoes you find in shops are tough and tasteless or stale. If I have the time, I therefore prefer to make them myself!
Prep time 15 minutes mins
Cooking time 10 minutes mins
Total time 25 minutes mins
Are you looking for a vegetarian alternative to the classic steak tartare? This tomato tartare recipe might be just what you need. It's easy to make, looks impressive and can also be transformed into a vegan dish if you want.
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 15 hours hrs 56 minutes mins
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Total time 10 minutes mins
Prep time 15 minutes mins
Cooking time 2 hours hrs
Total time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
√Perfect comfort food √Pork stew √Ideal for cheaper cuts of meat
Prep time 15 minutes mins
Cooking time 30 minutes mins
Total time 45 minutes mins
This delicious and easy dish with baked penne, ground meat and lots of cheese is the perfect easy weeknight meal!
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Total time 10 minutes mins
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 20 minutes mins
Total time 30 minutes mins
This super easy salad is delicious with the crunch of freshly fried halloumi, nutty lentils and juicy tomatoes. While being super simple it can also be easily adapted. Check the suggestions in the post!
Prep time 15 minutes mins
Cooking time 15 minutes mins
Total time 30 minutes mins
√Super easy soup √Perfect for Christmas but also for summer √Festive recipe √Christmas recipe √Easy variation available √Perfect for blue cheese lovers
Prep time 5 minutes mins
Cooking time 15 minutes mins
Total time 20 minutes mins
Delicious and super easy pasta salad with gorgonzola and tomatoes
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 5 minutes mins
Total time 15 minutes mins
If you're looking for a delicious way to eat courgette (or zucchini) than briefly grilling it is the perfect way to give it loads of flavor. Pair it with some salty feta and sweet tomatoes and you have a perfect salad.
Cooking time 1 hour hr
Total time 1 hour hr
It’s simple and so delicious you’ve got to try this. It’s also whole30 proof but make sure you use compliant curry paste for this!
Cooking time 10 minutes mins
Total time 10 minutes mins
It's the ultimate simplicity but so tasty! The key is using good quality mozzarella, sweet tomatoes and a good crusty bread. Homemade pesto seals the deal!
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 50 minutes mins
Total time 1 hour hr
A perfect one pot dish that is easily served as a side or as a main
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 12 minutes mins
Risoni is a very small pasta type and is also known as orzo
Prep time 5 minutes mins
Cooking time 5 minutes mins
Total time 10 minutes mins
Belgian endive is one of my favorite vegetables. I love both the white and the red variety, as it is pretty versatile. This easy salad is made special by the use of banana in the dressing.