Welcome to my collection of delicious tomato recipes! Tomatoes are one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen - bursting with umami flavour, vibrant colour and packed with nutrients. From juicy summer heirlooms to sweet cherry varieties and pantry-friendly tinned options, I’ve created a variety of recipes that showcase this glorious fruit. Try my Southern Tomato Pie for a savoury treat, whip up a refreshing Frozen Tomato Burrata Salad for a stunning appetiser, or comfort yourself with a bowl of Full-Bodied Tomato Soup. From pasta sauces to homemade preserves, these tomato recipes will inspire you to make the most of this kitchen essential!
Tomato Salad Recipes
- Tomato Salad Recipe - One of the best tomato salads I’ve ever eaten, made with ripe summer tomatoes, fresh peach and ricotta from a renowned restaurant.
- Frozen Tomato Burrata Salad - A refreshing TikTok-inspired salad where frozen tomato is shaved over plump burrata, topped with balsamic vinegar, olive oil and basil.
- Peach Tomato Caprese Salad - A summer twist on the classic caprese, combining sweet peaches with ripe tomatoes and creamy mozzarella.
- Tomato Strawberry Salad - An unexpected pairing that’s surprisingly delicious, featuring sweet strawberries and acidic tomatoes in perfect harmony.
- Halloumi and Heirloom Tomato Panzanella - A hearty bread salad featuring crispy halloumi cheese and colourful heirloom tomatoes.
- Simple Tomato Salad - Sometimes the simplest preparations let the tomato’s natural flavour shine through in this elegantly basic salad.
Tomato Pasta Recipes
- Top 5 Cherry Tomato Pasta Recipes - A collection of pasta dishes featuring sweet cherry tomatoes, including caprese spaghetti with burrata and TikTok’s famous feta pasta.
- Crab & Tomato Butter Spaghetti - An elegant pasta featuring sweet crab meat and a rich tomato butter that creates a luxurious sauce.
- Clam, Tomato and Garlic Spaghetti - A flavourful seafood pasta that combines briny clams with sweet tomatoes and aromatic garlic.
- Tomato Pasta Sauce - A classic homemade tomato sauce that’s perfect for any pasta dish and miles better than store-bought.
- Tomato & Crab Angel Hair Spaghetti With XO Sauce - A luxurious fusion pasta combining delicate crab, sweet tomatoes and umami-rich XO sauce.
- Bacon Chilli Tomato Mac & Cheese - A comforting twist on mac and cheese with the added flavours of bacon, chilli and tomato.
Tomato Tarts and Pies
- Southern Tomato Pie - A delicious savoury pie featuring layers of tomatoes with a cheese and bacon topping that’s perfect for using up summer tomatoes.
- Heirloom Tomato & Goat’s Cheese Tart - A beautiful tart showcasing colourful heirloom tomatoes paired with tangy goat’s cheese.
- Tomato Zucchini Flower Tart - A stunning seasonal tart featuring delicate zucchini flowers and sweet tomatoes.
- Summer Tomato Tart - A perfect way to showcase summer’s best tomatoes in a buttery, flaky pastry case.
- Tomato Tarte Tatin - A savoury spin on the classic French upside-down tart, featuring caramelised tomatoes.
- Sardine Tomato Tart - An umami-packed tart combining briny sardines with sweet tomatoes for a Mediterranean flavour profile.
- Ricotta, Chive & Tomato Mini Tarts - Elegant bite-sized tarts perfect for entertaining, filled with creamy ricotta, fresh chives and sweet tomatoes.
Tomato Soups and Sauces
- Full-Bodied Tomato Soup with Crispy Meatball Croutons - A hearty tomato soup elevated with crispy meatball “croutons” for a satisfying meal.
- Tomato Sauce - A versatile homemade tomato sauce that can be used in countless recipes from pasta to pizzas.
- Chorizo Tomato Soup - A warming soup with Spanish influences, combining spicy chorizo with sweet tomatoes.
- Tomato Hummus - A flavourful twist on classic hummus incorporating roasted tomatoes for extra depth and sweetness.
- Chinese Tomato Eggs - A comfort food classic in Chinese cuisine featuring scrambled eggs in a sweet-savoury tomato sauce.
Creative Tomato Recipes
- Tomato Fritters (Santorini Domatokeftedes) - Delightful Greek fritters bursting with flavour from fresh tomatoes, spring onions and herbs.
- Fried Green Tomatoes with Milk Gravy - A Southern classic featuring tangy unripe tomatoes coated in cornmeal and fried until golden.
- Risotto Stuffed Tomatoes - Hollowed tomatoes filled with creamy risotto for an elegant appetiser or side dish.
- Easy No Knead Bread Margarita Pizza Bread - A delicious adaptation of no-knead bread transformed into a tomato and cheese-topped pizza boat.
- Tomato Tulips - A beautiful edible decoration crafted from cherry tomatoes, perfect for garnishing special dishes.
- Tomato Fried Rice - A flavourful twist on fried rice where tomatoes add moisture, acidity and sweetness to this simple dish.
Preserved Tomato Recipes
- Tomato Relish Chutney - A delicious savoury spread perfect for sandwiches and to elevate a simple bacon and egg roll to cafe-quality status.
- Confit Tomatoes - Slowly cooked tomatoes preserved in olive oil that intensifies their flavour for use in various dishes.
- Tomato Jam - A sweet-savoury preserve that works beautifully with cheeses or as a glaze for meats.
- Green Tomato Recipes - Creative ways to use unripe green tomatoes, including pickles and preserves.
