This is peak tomato season, time for the best of the best of these juicy, succulent specimens to take center stage. Hit the farmer’s markets, your backyard garden, or the 100% organic produce department at Rising Tide…wherever your tomatoes come from, use these simple recipes (like the category defying Greek Tomato Tart) to highlight the sweet, fresh, acidic deliciousness of these summer beauties. As an added bonus: more than half of the featured recipes don’t involve cooking—perfect options for August’s hottest days.

Soups
Summer Gazpacho
Strawberry, Watermelon and Tomato Gazpacho
Provençal Tomato Soup

Salads
Ulitmate Caprese Salad
Big Beans and Tomato Vinaigrette 
Summer Panzanella
Tomato Salad with Feta and Pistachios
Tomato Fruit Salad

Sandwiches
Tomato Sandwich 
Ina’s tomato Sandwich with Basil Mayonnaise

Pasta
Pasta with No-Cook Tomato Sauce
Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Ricotta