Enjoy Tomato Season

Cooks (and gardeners) know that it is fresh tomato season. There’s nothing like a fresh tomato straight from the garden. Whether you’ve grown it yourself or picked it up at the farmer’s market, these delicious tomatoes easily appear in main dishes and appetizers galore. They are eaten both hot and cold – and gobbled up quickly!

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Two of the most popular types of tomatoes are the hybrid and the heirloom tomato. There are many different variations of each of these tomatoes. Depending on what region of the country you are in, likely some tomatoes will be more easily grown than others. Cherry tomatoes are also a real favorite of many.

One of the best things about enjoying tomatoes now is that they are fresh, plentiful and the price for tomatoes is often very reasonable. There is nothing more delicious than a fresh tomato. If you have only tasted the tomatoes during winter, you are in for a great surprise. A tomato during the summer is literally an entirely different tomato. Many simply can’t believe the great difference in how good that tomato does taste.

You can add these tomatoes to many of your family’s meals. Whether lunch, dinner or even snacks, tomatoes are a healthy choice. In many cases, tomatoes are something that are easy to prepare and use in various dishes. Some of our choices below take just a few minutes to make. Even young teens or children can make them with a little supervision (if needed).

Here are some of the best ways to enjoy your delicious tomatoes. You’ll soon see you can be eating your tomatoes before you know it – sometimes within a matter of minutes after picking or buying them! Enjoy!

Fresh tomato sandwich

 

 

If you’ve never had one of these you are in for a treat. It is very delicious and rather addictive. The classic tomato sandwich is on white bread with mayonnaise. Cut your tomato into slices and add to the bread after adding mayonnaise. Cut your sandwich in half and then eat. Makes a great light lunch or a snack. Miniature sandwiches make a great appetizer.

Fresh tomato and mozzarella

 

 

This is a very popular appetizer or even some will have this as a main dish. Often served in Italian restaurants. Slices of tomato alternating with slices of mozzarella. Lightly dressed with olive oil. It is served cold or uncooked. An easy dish to share with multiple people.

Hamburger or cheeseburger with fresh tomato

 

 

There is nothing like a hamburger or cheeseburger right off the grill with fresh tomato on it. To many, this says “summer” more than anything else will. If you’ve never had this summer treat we suggest you try one as soon as you can this summer.

Fresh tomato salsa

 

Now this is an easy side dish to make and so popular. You’ll find salsa recipes everywhere, so easy to customize. Most call for tomatoes, onions, peppers and spices depending on how “hot” you like your salsa. With a bag of tortilla chips or on your tacos or burger, this is a great summer treat.

Kent Allen has been running the FoodClassics recipe sites for nearly 10 years. FoodClassics has a wide variety of recipes, including a nice selection of salad recipes that are even better when using fresh tomatos.