Tomato

Expect an explosion of flavor in this potato salad inspired by the sweet-salty Indian snack.

A bright and punchy side that’s as good enjoyed right away, after a few hours, or even chilled.

This dish marries the key spicy-sour elements of classic Thai green papaya salad with zesty grilled chicken and the best of summer produce.

Sandwich your summer tomato bounty between mayo-slathered slices of fried bread sizzled in curry powder.

Quickly cooked-down Sungold tomatoes give fresh marinara vibes to this low-key summer pasta.

Great summer gazpacho starts with epic tomatoes—because this preparation is raw, there’s no hiding a substandard specimen.

This pico de gallo recipe is the best fresh salsa you can make—use it to top our favorite Tex-Mex enchiladas or spoon it over a layered queso.

Turn summer’s bounty into a full meal with some blistered cherry tomatoes, cooling yogurt, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze piled on top of fried bread.

Call it a BLT salad, call it ranch salad, this combination of bacon-y breadcrumbs, tomatoes, and creamy cool dressing has got just enough going on for us to call it dinner.

This spicy, herby ranch dressing is better than anything store-bought. You’ll want to put it on everything.

Quick cooking shrimp is a summertime savior.

A cousin to gazpacho, salmorejo gets its velvety texture from the inclusion of bread in the mix with summer’s best tomatoes.

We deconstructed every aspect of this iconic dish to bring you our ideal version. No more sad, soggy, mediocre outcomes allowed! 

Crispy smashed potatoes are good. Crispy smashed potatoes on a bed of rich, peppery romesco are better.

When you’re short on time, skip the canned tomatoes and reach for ultra-concentrated sun-dried ones, which can be blitzed straight into sauce.

Even we can't believe how creamy it is.

A bowl of velvety grits and saucy shrimp with Carla Hall’s herbaceous potlikker at the base of it all.

In this untraditional, smoky-sweet, plant-based potlikker, Carla Hall uses smoked paprika, red wine vinegar, and sun-dried tomato paste to bring umami.

Saucy, spicy baked eggs you can eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Spaghetti squash sheds its reputation for being bland and watery in this baked-ziti-inspired dish, in which it’s smothered in flavorful tomato sauce and blanketed under a layer of melty cheese.