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Fresh Tomato Recipes To Make Now

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Published: Aug 26, 2023

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Got lots of tomatoes and looking for more to whip up than a BLT sandwich? These fresh tomato recipes have you covered! Easy classics + fresh salads & salsa, even southern favorites to help you use and enjoy all of your fresh tomatoes this season.

a collage of garden fresh tomatoes recipes for seasonal eating in the south.

Is there really such a thing as too many tomatoes? I think not. When summer tomatoes are at their peak, their summery goodness just can’t be beat!

RELATED RECIPES: Garden Fresh Recipes To Make Now + 7 Watermelon Recipe & Party Ideas

Whether you’re making and sharing jars of simple, fresh salsa, throwing together a fresh garden crudite platter for friends, needing fun appetizers, bringing the best salad to the fish fry or potluck, or just starting the day off with my loaded BLT quiche, there’s no end to the must-have dishes you can make with loads of summer tomatoes.

Recipes to Use Fresh Tomatoes

BLT Quiche

Steak Caprese Salad

Bacon Tomato Pasta Salad

Heirloom Tomato Pie

Southern Tomato Cucumber Salad with Vinegar Dressing

Fresh Salsa with Cilantro & Lime

Bacon Cream Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes

Ultimate Okra & Tomatoes Skillet with Smoked Sausage

Green Chile Corn Salsa Dip

Classic 7 Layer Pea Salad

Summery Watermelon Bruschetta

Egg & Bacon Croissant Breakfast Casserole

Tuscan Tortellini Salad

Italian Green Bean Salad

Southern Cornbread Salad

Artichoke Pesto Pasta Salad

Mini Cheeseburger Skewers

Classic Mexican 7 Layer Dip

Green Salad with Creamy Mayo Vinaigrette

Taco Pasta Salad with Avocado Dressing

Easy Outdoor Entertaining

Dining alfresco is a summer hallmark and a perfect way to enjoy summer’s best produce! Here are a few of my outdoor dining favorites to help you enjoy your outdoor moments.

what you need to eat outdoors
  1. Melamine Dinnerware
  2. Shatterproof Tumblers
  3. Bamboo Flatware
  4. Seagrass Chargers
  5. Shatterproof Pitcher
  6. Picnic Food Cover

Never underestimate the entertaining power or dinner appeal of a Fresh Garden Crudite Platter. Summer never tasted so good!

how to make a summer garden crudite platter
Got lots of tomatoes and looking for more to whip up than a BLT sandwich? These fresh tomato recipes have you covered! Easy classics + fresh salads & salsa, even southern favorites to help you use and enjoy all of your fresh tomatoes this season.

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