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    Savor the Summer: 13 Fresh Tomato Recipes That Will Blow Your Mind!

    Modified: Jul 11, 2024 · Published: Jun 27, 2024 by Sharon Rigsby · Leave a Comment

    Four tomato dishes, including tomato sauce, cherry tomato and Southern tomato pie, and tomato cobbler.

    Tomatoes are the true jewels of summer, bursting with flavor and versatility. This collection of 13 fresh summer tomato recipes will show you how to transform this humble fruit into easy, mouth-watering dishes perfect for any occasion. 

    Four tomato dishes including cherry tomato pie, tomato cobbler, and cherry tomato sauce.

    From healthy salads to Southern tomato pie, these fresh tomato recipes will make your summer meals unforgettable. Check out the easy recipes below!

    1
    Sliced cucumbers, tomatoes and onion in a white bowl.
    Old Fashioned Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Onions in Vinegar
    Old Fashioned Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Onions in Vinegar features a lovely combination of fresh flavors with crisp, cool cucumbers, sweet, ripe tomatoes, and just a touch of zesty red onions. These vegetables are marinated in a simple but tasty, sweet and tangy, salad dressing made with apple cider vinegar.
    Check out this recipe
    2
    A plate full of spaghetti topped with Cherry Tomato Tomato Sauce and grated parmesan cheese.
    Quick and Easy Cherry Tomato Tomato Sauce Recipe
    My homemade, Quick and Easy Cherry Tomato Tomato Sauce recipe features luscious, nutritious, fresh cherry tomatoes, garlic, and sweet aromatic basil, made into a light but full-flavored cherry tomato pasta sauce.
    Check out this recipe
    3
    Tomato pie with a slice cut out.
    Easy Southern Tomato Pie
    Easy Southern Tomato Pie is a savory classic full of fresh sweet ripe tomatoes, melted cheddar cheese, and blanketed in a tangy mixture of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and parmesan cheese.
    Check out this recipe
    4
    A slice of quiche with tomatoes on a white plate, garnished with a sprig of parsley.
    Easy Bacon Spinach Quiche with Fresh Tomatoes
    This easy bacon spinach quiche is made with crispy bacon, tender spinach, and fresh tomatoes baked into a rich, savory custard. Perfect for brunch, breakfast, or a light supper, it's simple to prepare and slices beautifully every time.
    Check out this recipe
    5
    A slice of cherry tomato pie on a plate.
    Cherry Tomato Pie Recipe
    Filled with tomato deliciousness through and through, this easy, mouth-watering, savory Cherry Tomato Pie is perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
    Check out this recipe
    6
    Fresh Tomato Casserole in a white baking dish with a spoon.
    Tomato Casserole Recipe
    Easy Baked Fresh Tomato Casserole is a delicious and healthy, family-friendly, vegetable side-dish, which is full of fresh, flavorful, juicy tomatoes.
    Check out this recipe
    7
    Three slices of green tomatoes which have been coated in panko and fried.
    Easy Southern Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
    Like many Southern recipes, there are almost as many recipes for fried green tomatoes as there are Southern cooks. This simple and oh so delicious recipe uses panko bread crumbs instead of cornmeal for a delightfully crispy crust. 
    Check out this recipe
    8
    A spoonful of tomato jam being taken out of a jar.
    Easy Sweet and Spicy Tomato Jam Recipe
    One taste of my sweet and spicy tomato jam featuring fresh tomatoes gently simmered with orange juice, ginger, coriander and cloves, and you will be hooked. 
    Check out this recipe
    9
    Spinach and Orzo Stuffed Tomatoes ready to serve
    Spinach and Orzo Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe
    Spinach and Orzo Stuffed Tomatoes are fresh juicy tomatoes overflowing with orzo pasta, nutritious spinach, slivered almonds, and bright and flavorful pesto.
    Check out this recipe
    10
    A glass trifle dish with a layered cornbread salad.
    Cornbread Salad Recipe
    Easy Southern Cornbread Salad is layer after layer of pure old-fashioned goodness with chunks of cornbread surrounded by romaine lettuce, fresh tomatoes, ham, bell pepper, onion, celery, and, of course, shredded cheese.
    Check out this recipe
    11
    A bowl of tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich.
    Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe with Basil
    Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup with Basil is bursting with rich, full-bodied tomato goodness and is silky smooth.  Full of roasted garden tomatoes, fresh basil, and my secret ingredient, smoky bacon, this flavorful and simple homemade tomato soup is the epitome of comfort food. 
    Check out this recipe
    12
    Pasta, pesto, shrimp and tomatoes in a large white bowl.
    Pesto Pasta with Shrimp and Tomatoes Recipe
    Meet the pasta dinner of your dreams. This recipe for Pesto Pasta with Shrimp and Tomatoes is comfort food at its finest, and best of all; you can have it on the table in less than 20 minutes.
    Check out this recipe
    13
    Dig in to this Savory Tomato Cobbler with Cornmeal-Cheddar Biscuits
    Tomato Cobbler with Cornmeal-Cheddar Biscuits
    Savory Tomato Cobbler with Cornmeal-Cheddar Biscuits is juicy tomatoes cooked with onions, garlic, and thyme topped with crunchy cheddar cheese cornmeal biscuits.
    Check out this recipe

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    Hello, I'm Sharon Rigsby, blogger, content creator, videographer, and photographer for Grits and Pinecones®. I have over 50 years of experience in the kitchen, and I like nothing better than developing and reimagining recipes for my family, friends, and you!

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