Tomato Recipes For the Height of the Season

Probably the most common of farmer's market wares, these summer beauties come in thousands of versatile varieties.

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Best shopping advice? Focus on specific features when choosing tomatoes for recipes. use multi-hued heirlooms in dishes that show off their incredible colors. Opt for big, juicy beefsteaks in sandwiches and Caprese salads, where size matters. Pick plum tomatoes or another low-moisture sauce variety when making marinara. Sweet exquisite cherry tomatoes can be expensive, but their small size makes them uniquely appropriate for some dishes.

Cherry Tomato Focaccia

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Photo by Yunhee Kim

Cherry tomatoes are just the right size to dot this crispy bread, but larger varieties will work as well when thinly sliced.

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Heirloom Tomato and Nectarine Salad

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Luca Trovato

Pairing tomatoes and stone fruit creates a perfect balance of acidity and sweetness in this herb-laced salad. For best appearance, dress just before serving; for deeper flavor, dress and toss lightly ahead of time.

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Spice-Marinated Cherry Tomatoes

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Christina Holmes

Peeled cherry tomatoes soak in a spicy vinaigrette for an elegant starter. Peeling tomatoes goes faster than you’d think.

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Caprese Pizza

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Photo by Luca Trovato

This simple pizza tastes great as it is, but you can jazz it up with any of your favorite toppings.

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