The tomatoes add a healthy dose of the antioxidant lycopene along with excellent flavour to this sauce. Bonus: the fennel-scented sauce only needs to simmer for 15 minutes.
Ripe, red and juicy, hothouse tomatoes don't have to wait to be kissed by the summer sun. Baking them as in this side dish only intensifies their flavour. Vidalia and Spanish onions are sweet onions.
Roasting tomatoes brings out their rich flavour, and using cherry tomatoes speeds up the process. The harshness of the garlic mellows during roasting. For the Parmesan, a piece of Parmigiano-Reggiano has the best flavour and shaves nicely over the pasta. You can substitute other sharp hard cheeses, such as Grana Padano, Romano or Asiago.
This seasonal pizza combines a heavenly trio of fresh ripe tomatoes, sweet and peppery basil and piquant garlic for authentic Italian flavour.
If tomato soup is your favourite comfort food, you'll love this creamy homemade version. The rich texture and slightly acidic, herbaceous flavour far surpass anything you'd find in a can. Bonus: It's easy to make, especially if you have prepared tomato sauce on hand.
For the most robust smoky, spicy flavour, we've seeded the tomatoes, which would otherwise dilute the vinaigrette. Reserve the sauce from the can of chipotle chilies; you'll need some in this recipe. Serve your salad topped with grilled fish or a fresh baguette to soak up any juices.
Plum tomatoes are meaty and dense, making them ideal for cooking and using in sauces. As they heat, they release sweet sun-ripened juice, which is soaked up by the toasted cheesy crumble.
Whole wheat penne boosts the fibre in this chunky veggie and tomato sauce dish. Because whole wheat pasta has more of a bite than white, you may want to cook it just beyond the al dente stage for a softer texture.
Dress up your regular salad with torn lettuce by drizzling some homemade tomato vinaigrette, made with good quality olive oil, on top.
Spring means a great selection of lettuces and salads with a bit of flair. Bibb or Boston lettuce fills the bill, especially when tossed with a tomato vinaigrette and garnished with edible petals.
