Tomato Season Is the Best Season. These Recipes Prove It.

Juicy and sweet cherry tomatoes burst open in warm olive oil, creating a luxuriously silky sauce that comes together in minutes.

This simple salad, made with thinly-sliced red onions, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of oil and vinegar, lets juicy summer tomatoes shine.

This light, easy Chinese dish is my ultimate comfort.

The sandwich Southerners wait for all year.

I particularly like these gorgeously sweet and tangy, juicy and sticky tomatoes piled on toast with a sprinkling of flaky sea salt on top.

A savory layer of garlic, herb, and Parmesan-seasoned cream cheese makes it a fabulous appetizer or main dish for a light lunch.

Creamy and bursting with flavor, these goat cheese-stuffed tomatoes are juicy and filled to the brim with velvety tangy cheese and the best crunchy breadcrumb topping.

This incredibly simple tomato sauce is Chicago chef Tony Mantuano’s secret weapon in the summer. He marinates peak season tomatoes with olive oil, basil and shallots before spooning the over grilled fish or piling it on grilled bread.

This basic onion tomato chutney is frugal, fresh, and packed with sweet, spicy (optional), tangy flavor with only 7 ingredients and in under an hour. Perfect for serving with snacks, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, and more.

The best tomatoes are heavy and smelly.

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Elevate your lunch game with these summery sandwich pairings, from sweet peach and prosciutto to tangy apple and brie. Plus, the dessert sandwich that takes the cake.