Spinach, Mushroom and Tomato Omelette

Serve with: Green salad. The best bets for vegetables with nutrients are the most colourful ones, such as spinach and tomatoes. Spinach is an excellent source of folate and lutein; tomatoes are rich in lycopene.

Tomato & Pancetta Pasta

Get a taste of la dolce vita with this simple rigatoni dish, packed with salty pancetta and fresh vine-ripened tomatoes.

Heirloom Tomatoes with Basil

Peruse local markets for a selection of tomatoes in different sizes, shapes and colours. If you can't find heirloom tomatoes, don't worry – this salad is delicious with any variety. While you're shopping, look for local feta or other dry salty cheeses and crusty bread to serve alongside.

Heirloom Tomato Tabbouleh Salad

Load up on fresh herbs, cucumbers and a variety of colourful tomatoes at your local farmers' market for this dish.

Heirloom Tomato Salad

Heirloom tomatoes are a sweet taste of summer all on their own, but they really shine in this simple salad. A perfect side dish to grilled steak.

Sun-Dried Tomato Meat Loaf

A classic favourite gets updated with shiitake mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes. Leftovers make great sandwiches.

Warm Cherry Tomato Crostini

Olive oil and garlic enhance the bright, sweet flavours of cherry tomatoes to serve on slices of crusty market-fresh baguette.

Cherry Tomato and Mushroom Saute

A quick toss in the skillet brings together tomatoes and mushrooms in a flavourful new way.

Greek-Style Stuffed Tomatoes

Penne with Tomato Lentil Sauce

Look for dried green lentils in bulk and specialty food shops. They are smaller than the more common brown lentil and have exceptional flavour and texture. This thick tomato sauce is a great place to use up a Parmesan rind: add it when adding the tomatoes.