Tomatoes are at their juiciest right now, so it’s the perfect time to use them in your weekly menu. Did you know there are more than 3,000 varieties of heirloom tomatoes and a total of 15,000 known varieties? If you want to know some of the types, we have a rundown here. From breakfast casseroles to chopped salads and casseroles to pies, make the most of summer tomatoes by preparing these tasty recipes.
Pami's Chunky Chopped Salad
"A delicious summer meal! Packed with garden veggies, it's light and refreshing. We love the tanginess of the rice wine and apple cider vinegar with the lemon juice. Little bits of creamy Feta and the combination of herbs add tons of flavor and take this simple salad over the top." - The Kitchen Crew
Grilled Kielbasa Skewers
"Very easy and can use a wide variety of your favorite vegetables." - Lynette
Cod in a Tomato Lemon Butter Sauce
"A quick and easy, light and healthy cod in a tomato, lemon, butter and garlic sauce with plenty of fresh herbs." - Kevin
Tomato Cheese Tart
"Tomato Cheese Tart has a buttery, flaky, and tender crust filled with creamy cheese and topped with sun-ripened tomatoes." - Paula
Cucumber & Tomato Salad
"Perfect salad for cookouts and summer meals. Put that veggie and herb garden to work!" - Lorene
Bruschetta Caprese With Balsamic Vinegar Reduction
"We absolutely loved this bruschetta recipe. It's a creative twist with the flavors of a Caprese salad. The classic flavors of the tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil are so refreshing. It reminds us of a summer garden." - The Kitchen Crew
Deli-Style Pasta Salad
"The flavors blend wonderfully when it is chilled overnight and keeps well for several days. A great dish for picnic or potlucks. I have friends asking for the recipe whenever I make this dish." - Linda
Chicken Pasta Salad
"This is a great recipe to make plain old deli macaroni salad fresh and delicious. Adding chicken turns it into a hearty salad. Tomatoes add a pop of freshness. We also loved the crunch from the celery. It's a light summertime meal or great for a picnic." - The Kitchen Crew
Texas Two-Step Breakfast Casserole
"I made some modifications to a typical Southwest breakfast casserole recipe. I love this recipe because I can make it up the night before and bake it in the morning. Egg casseroles can often be a bit dry, but this one comes out moist and delicious every time!" - Michelle
Blistered Grape Tomatoes
"Blistered Grape Tomatoes are a tasty and healthy side dish that literally takes less than 10 minutes to make!" - Paula
Easy Fresh Salsa
"Easy Fresh Salsa is such a cinch to make you will never buy the stuff in a jar again. Adjust the spiciness to taste and you will not be able to stop dipping, trust me." - Debbie
Family Favorite Panzanella Salad
"Italian Panzanella Salad or Bread Salad is an awesome way to use up any day-old dinner rolls or bakery hamburger buns you may have. Serve as a side salad or lay sliced, grilled chicken breasts or grilled jumbo shrimp on top for a quick and delicious meal." - Family Favorites
Summer Squash Casserole
"A delicious, slightly healthier version of a squash casserole that's delicious. The warm, tender vegetables have a lovely fresh flavor that balances the smoky bacon. We liked the crunchy texture and flavor fried onions on top add." - The Kitchen Crew
Tomato Pie
"It's that time of year. Fresh tomatoes from the farmers market or, if you're lucky, from your garden. The first time I heard about this pie, it sounded very strange. It was really good, though. Of course, I added some bacon, garlic, and mozzarella cheese." - Linda
Tomato and Goat Cheese Avocado Toast with Balsamic Glaze
"Quick and easy avocado toast with tomatoes, balsamic glaze and crumbled goat cheese!" - Kevin
Hot Dogs With Onion and Tomato Relish
"A great way to jazz up a summer classic!" - Catherine
Zucchini and Tomatoes Foil Packets
"This is a delicious way to create a zucchini side dish with all the extra zucchini and tomatoes from the garden. The flavor from the garlic and basil infuse into the zucchini and tomato slices. We love the bit of salty Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top." - The Kitchen Crew
Tomato and Summer Squash Sauce on Pasta
"My counter was covered with some tomatoes and squash that I needed to do something with and this is what I came up with. You can substitute with zucchini if you like. It is also good poured into a baking dish and topped with mozzarella cheese and baked for 15-20 minutes!" - Millie
Pastina Stuffed Tomatoes
"I make this dish often - my family really likes it. Besides being flavorful, the tomatoes make a colorful, zesty addition to any dinner." - Christine
Tomato Mozzarella Salad With Balsamic Dressing
"Super easy, super flavorful! This is a great way to get my boys to eat tomatoes, they love this salad. It is super easy and even better when we pick the tomatoes out of our garden and I always have fresh basil in a pot. So good. I made this balsamic dressing years ago and it pulls the dish together!" - Monica
Caprese Salad With Quinoa and Brown Rice
"This is a healthy variation of a Caprese salad with bowtie pasta. I decided to try something healthy as a change-up!" - Peggy