Tomato and watermelon gazpacho

The group of old ladies that were brought to teach me how to thread tomatoes together into a fine bunch were the funniest lot of pensioners I have ever met. They were animated, self deprecating and sarcastic in just the right quantity. I could spend hours listening to old time stories but they had to be whisked away from the scene for me to make this soup to camera. It was wonderfully sweet – the crew devoured it – and would have done me proud with my old lady friends.

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The Only Tomato Pie Recipe You’ll Ever Need

In Birmingham, Alabama, Black Sheep Kitchen regulars start clamoring for chef Julie Grimes’ tomato pies in early March, even though the best tomatoes from local growers are still months away. In one form or another, the pies have been on the summer menu at Grimes’ grab-and-go dinner shop since she opened it four years ago.

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The Best Summer Tomato Salad

Well, the day has arrived. The moment you’ve been waiting for all year long. You wander over to your local farmers market and bam! There they are. The summer’s best tomatoes have landed! They’re gorgeous, they smell like heaven, and, judging by how weighty they feel in your hand, you know these babies are juicy. You buy as many as you can carry and bring them home.

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SKILLET CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CREAMY TOMATO BASIL SPINACH SAUCE

Skillet Chicken Thighs with Creamy Tomato Basil Spinach Sauce – great idea for a quick weeknight meal! Boneless skinless chicken thighs are seared to perfection and served in a creamy tomato basil sauce with spinach, sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese. Easy dinner that a whole family will love!

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Easy Homemade Tomato Soup (30 Minutes)

Learn how to make the easiest Homemade Tomato Soup! Say goodbye to the canned stuff. We are using a different set of cans (canned tomatoes) to make a much more flavorful soup! This recipe results in a creamy, smooth, and rich soup. It comes together in about 20 minutes! Make a few grilled cheese sandwiches and dinner is done!

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