You can do many delicious things with tomatoes, especially when you have a large quantity. Here are some great ideas:

Fresh Tomato Recipes

• Salads: Make fresh tomato salads like Panzanella, a Tuscan bread salad that soaks up tomato juices and dressing for a flavorful dish

• Salsas: Prepare Pico de Gallo with just a few ingredients for a fresh, zesty salsa perfect on tacos or with chips

• Soups: Try gazpacho, a no-cook chilled tomato soup blending summer veggies, or roasted tomato soup with pesto for a warm option

• Galettes and Pies: Bake tomato galettes or tomato pie with flaky crusts and cheese for stunning main dishes

• Roasted Tomatoes: Slow roast cherry or grape tomatoes for a chewy texture and rich flavor, great on pizza or salads

Preserving and Cooking Ideas

• Tomato Sauce and Paste: Cook down tomatoes into sauces or tomato paste for long-term storage and versatile use in pasta, stews, or curries

• Freezing: Freeze tomatoes whole or as purée for future use; thawed tomatoes peel easily without blanching

• Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Dry tomatoes in the oven for intense flavor, then store in jars or freeze

• Pickling: Pickle cherry tomatoes with herbs like rosemary for a tangy snack or garnish

• Stuffed Tomatoes: Hollow out tomatoes and stuff with chicken salad, tuna, or other fillings for a fresh meal

• Tomato Jam or Relish: Make sweet or savory preserves to enjoy on bread or as condiments

Additional Ideas

• Breakfast Dishes: Use tomatoes in scrambled eggs, tomato stir fry, or shakshuka (tomato and egg stew)

• Drinks: Make tomato-based drinks like tomato shrub, an old-fashioned non-alcoholic beverage

• Other: Use tomatoes in stews, chili, sandwiches (BLT), or fresh salsas and salads like Caprese

These options help you use up tomatoes in fresh, cooked, preserved, and creative ways, ensuring nothing goes to waste and you enjoy their peak flavor