Food & Drink

You Say Tomato, We Say Delicious Recipes

A bounty of ways to enjoy the star of the summer garden


a small pimento cheese pastry

Pimento Cheese Tomato Pies

A taste of the South, all in one bite. Get the recipe.

okra over a bed of tomatoes

Grilled Okra with Lemon and Heirloom Tomato Sauce

Saffron and garlic accents this Southern staple. Get the recipe.

kuku sabzi on a plate

Kuku Sabzi with Sweet-and-Sour Tomato Chutney

This Persian party snack will leave you wishing for more than bite-size. Get the recipe.

two bowls of green and red salsa

Smoked Salsa Two Ways

Get colorful with this delicious salsa selection. Get the recipe.

a tomato tart on a plate

A Perfect Roasted Tomato Tart

An easy, fresh summer bite. Get the recipe.

tomatoes roasting on a grill
Photo: Francis Hammond

Grilled Tomatoes with a French Kiss

Herbs and sea salt adorn Tomatoes Provençales. Get the recipe.


fried green tomatoes
Photo: Amy Sinclair

Chef Ann Kim’s Fried Green Tomatoes

The Garden & Gun Club chef outlines the basics for the iconic Southern hors d’oeuvre. Get the recipe.


tomatoes with oil in a jar
Photo: JACQUELINE STOFSICK

Oil-and-Herb Cherry Tomatoes

This simple recipe preserves the taste of summer at its peak. Get the recipe.


an illustration of tomatoes on a vine
Illustration: JOHN BURGOYNE

Tomatoes Get the Olive Treatment

Transform a bright snack into a briny and versatile bite. Get the recipe.


a tomato sandwich
Photo: William Hereford

How Mason Hereford Makes the Ultimate Tomato Sandwich

The Turkey and the Wolf chef takes you step by step through his original. Get the recipe.


a tomato salad with white bread
Photo: JOHNNY AUTRY | FOOD STYLING BY CHARLOTTE AUTRY

Tomato and White Bread Salad with Mayonnaise Dressing

Tomatoes two ways—fresh and pickled—stand out in chef Edward Lee’s take. Get the recipe.


a salad with heirloom tomatoes
Photo: Johnny Autry

Heirloom Tomato Salad

A balance of fresh tomatoes and grilled peach wedges. Get the recipe.


a green tomato and feta salad
Photo: Molly Peach

Pickled Green Tomato and Marinated Feta Salad

A craveable side from Nashville’s Spread Market & Larder. Get the recipe.


a tomato salad with buttermilk dressing
Photo: Peter Frank Edwards

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Green Goddess Buttermilk Dressing

A focus on tomatoes with corn and cucumber for refreshing crispness. Get the recipe.


a fork in cracker salad
Photo: Margaret Houston Dominick

Cracker Salad: A Georgia Original

The time to make it is now, with the best tomatoes you can find. Get the recipe.


a full green tomato pie
Photo: MARY BRITTON SENSENEY

Green Tomato Pie

This cheesy pie gets its tang from a not-quite-ripe crop. Get the recipe.


sherried tomato tart
Photo: KATHERINE COBBS / BLUELINE CREATIVE GROUP

Sherried Cherry Tomato Tart

Spanish sherry lends complexity to this roasted tomato tart bursting with juicy flavor. Get the recipe.


tomato pudding and fried chicken
Photo: Peter Frank Edwards

Southern Classic: Tomato Pudding

An old-fashioned favorite. Get the recipe.


tomato soup
Photo: AUBRIE PICK © 2020

Roasted Tomato and Pepper Soup

Author Joe Yonan shares his recipe for savory roasted tomato and pepper soup with Southern field peas. Get the recipe.


beefsteak tomatoes with balsamic and honey
Photo: COURTESY OF SAVANNAHBLUE

Beefsteak Tomatoes with Balsamic and Honey

A savory end-of-summer recipe from a Southern outpost in Detroit. Get the recipe.


a spanish tomato tart
Photo: Johnny Autry

A Spanish-Inspired Pan con Tomate

The beautifully simple snack is a tomato lover’s dream. Get the recipe.


pickled tomatoes
Photo: Johnny Autry

Green Tomato Chowchow

Savannah chef Mashama Bailey’s pickled chowchow celebrates the earthy pucker of fresh green tomatoes. Get the recipe.


tomato jam on pancakes
Photo: Mark Weinberg

Garlic Parmesan Pancakes with Tomato Jam

A sweet application of ripe summer tomatoes tops this savory breakfast. Get the recipe.


scored butternut squash
Photo: JOHNNY AUTRY | FOOD STYLING BY CHARLOTTE AUTRY

Roasted Butternut Squash with Tomato-Ginger Gravy

Chef Asha Gomez gives butternut squash a flavorful upgrade. Get the recipe.


gin and tonic
Photo: Jonathan Sharpe

Gin and Tonic Season: Gin and Green Tomato Tonic

A splash of homemade pickling liquid lends a refreshing kick to this South Carolina cocktail. Get the recipe.


cheesy tomato pie
Photo: Courtesy of Black Sheep Kitchen

The Only Tomato Pie Recipe You’ll Ever Need

A Birmingham, Alabama, chef makes a deep-dish take on the summertime classic. Get the recipe.


southern summer succotash with tomatoes, corn, and lima beans
Photo: Kelly Marshall

Southern Summer Succotash

This approachable side dish makes the most of garden veggies–tomatoes, corn, and lima beans–at their seasonal peak. Get the recipe.


fried green tomato sliders
Photo: Katherine Kimball

Fried Green Tomato Sliders

A New Orleans chef’s handheld version of the iconic Southern hors d’oeuvre. Get the recipe.


creamy grilled eggplant with cherry tomatoes, peppers and cilantro
Photo: Johnny Autry

Creamy Grilled Eggplant with Juicy Tomatoes

In this recipe from Neng Jr.’s in Asheville, Filipino flavors and family know-how combine in a veggie-laden dish perfect for grilling season. Get the recipe.


bloody mary aspics
Photo: KATHERINE COBBS / BLUELINE CREATIVE GROUP

Cooking from the Bar Cart: Bloody Marys…on a Plate

The classic tomato brunch sipper gets the Jell-O treatment in these flavorful mini aspics. Get the recipe.


watermelon salad with cherry tomatoes, arugula, and burrata
Photo: Courtesy of Pyre Provisions

Louisiana Watermelon and Tomato Salad

This sweet and spicy mix celebrates peak-of-summer produce. Get the recipe.


Tomato Grilled Cheese With Beer and Bacon Marmalade
Photo: Johnny Autry

Tomato Grilled Cheese With Beer and Bacon Marmalade

An update on the classic tomato-and-white bread sandwich. Get the recipe.