Tomato

Juicy, jewel-toned, peak tomatoes need little meddling: Thick slices of toasted country bread spread with a garlic-mayo schmear and sprinkling of sesame, chives, and lemon zest add just enough interest.

This summer, take your peaches to dinner. Combine the fruit with a zippy dressing, ripe tomatoes, and creamy cheese for the ultimate sweet-salty-savory salad.

Topping fried bread with brothy mussels, beans, and tomatoes turns it into a hearty knife-and-fork dinner.

Marinating sliced tomatoes in salt, pepper, olive oil, and fresh oregano intensifies their flavor and brings out their rich juices. Serve with crusty bread for mopping it up.

Inspired by the Korean soup kuksi, this chilled tomato broth is topped with noodles and crunchy vegetables for a refreshing summer dinner.

Top shallow bowls of hummus with crispy spiced beef and fresh tomato salad for an easy, protein-filled dinner.

If you grill the vegetables a day or two ahead, this satisfying pasta dinner comes together in a snap.

Top-of-season cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella turn flatbread—either homemade or store-bought pizza dough—into a refreshing, delicious summer appetizer.

This Tex-Mex classic features a unique twist on the original recipe. Adding seafood kicks flavors to a whole new level.

Char tender, crunchy, irresistible mini heads of romaine lettuce on the campfire, then smother them in dilly buttermilk dressing.

Fried bread is our contribution to the classic Niçoise. Here, oil-packed tuna gets a boost from mayo flavored with garlic, sherry vinegar, and smoked paprika, plus mixed fresh herbs.

Grill cherry tomatoes in a skillet alongside strip steaks until charred and saucy, then toss them with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and red chile for a sweet, tangy, perfect summer sauce.

Lamb shoulder: not just for braising! For this grilled lamb recipe, separating the shoulder into a few smaller-size pieces before marinating makes it less unwieldy on the grill and allows you to monitor the internal temperature more easily.

While you can use any green you like, a mix of tender and sturdy ones—some bitter and some hot—gives the best balance to the final dish.

The secret to this pasta salad? Dress it twice. The pasta absorbs the first round of sauce completely, while the second dose keeps it glossy and bold. Walnuts and breadcrumbs add the perfect crunch.