American summer tomatoes recipes

Chili Sauce

Chili sauce is one answer to that bumper tomato harvest. The perky piquant sauce can compliment many classic recipes like meatballs, meatloaf,…

Tomato Onion Salad

Try this refreshing tomato onion salad. It's perfect during the summer months. It's also very healthy and light unlike other salads with heavier…

Stewed Tomatoes

Canning came about during the Napoleonic Wars, when the demand for a cheap and effective way to preserve food in large amounts in order to feed the…

Mini Caprese Bites

Here's one of my favorite appetizers! It's a low carb and healthy option. My challenge, finding the right size skewers! I found really long…

Fried Roma Tomatoes

Mediterranean Steak Ragu

Beef is joined with flavors of the Mediterranean and blissfully simmered into taste-bud matrimony. Garam Masala makes a simple yet outspoken…

Redneck Salsa

A simple recipe that is perfect for any casual get-together, especially when you have people snacking. It's a great way to incorporate black-eyed…

Chipotle Black Bean Salsa

This is a very yummy and healthful salsa. It is low in calories, low in fat, and the beans add protein.

Sauerkraut Pizza

My very Dutch family loves sauerkraut and we eat it with everything so eventually this had to happen. The shocker is that it tasted so darned good.

Tomato and Avocado Salad

This salad has a slightly tart dressing complements the summer fresh vegetables wonderfully.

Lovely Roasted Tomatoes

Lovely Roasted Tomatoes are slow roasted until they caramelize and intensify in flavor. Make a big batch today and share with family and friends.…

Tomato Salsa

This salsa was served on top of a traditional mayonnaise style macaroni salad (see Cooks Illustrated recipe) alongside the Slow Roasted Lamb…

Caprese Galette

The cornmeal crust is the perfect stage for summer fresh tomatoes.

Quick Gazpacho

Simple chilled soup ready in minutes

BLT Salad with Spicy Aioli

This is a great way to take advantage of the fantastic tomatoes coming our way. It can be prepared simply in a bowl for family style dining, or…