Soup and hot summer weather never seemed like a good combo to me—until I met gazpacho, of course. Throw in the sudden onslaught of tomatoes from a typical summer garden and it almost becomes an imperative. Gazpacho actually appears in texts dating back to Greece and Rome. Claims for the origin of the word itself…
Tomato and Stone Fruit Salad
The combination of ingredients in this salad is one of my favorites ever. I make variations of this recipe every summer, at that perfect time when tomatoes, peaches, and plums are all in season. Part of the beauty of this salad is in the presentation. Choose different varieties of heirloom tomatoes for a mix of…
Moroccan-Spiced Tomato Jam
A fantastic way to use and keep an abundance of tomatoes, this jam can be made with any variety or combination, from vine tomatoes to large beefsteaks. Classic spices from the Moroccan pantry—cinnamon, cayenne, and ras el hanout—imbue it with warmth. Ras el hanout is a vibrant, aromatic blend of spices that varies widely by…
Make the Most of Tomato Season With These Recipes
From the moment the first tomato appears at my local farmers market, marking the beginning of the season, all I can think about is how to make the most of this glorious summer produce. Tomatoes vary widely in size, shape, color, flavor, and texture; seek out heirloom varieties to experience their full spectrum. You’ll find…
Garlic Scapes Add Punch to Roasted Tomatoes
I visited a local farm on the weekend to pick some strawberries, and noticed that garlic scapes are in season right now. Garlic scapes are only in season for a short time, so I picked a bunch up with the idea of turning them into something fabulous. Garlic scapes are the stalks that grow from…
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