A Collection of Tomato Recipes

by The Magnolia Team
Published on July 18, 2025

gathered tomatoes in an apron

Summer is abundant for many reasons, but few feel as characteristically craved as a juicy, ripe tomato. These aren’t your usual hothouse fare, but the sun-warmed, vine-happy orbs that blur the line between sweet and savory. A truly versatile fruit, summer tomatoes can appear at every meal of the day, lending a burst of acidity to heartier dishes or holding their own with just a sprinkling of salt.

Below, find some of our favorite recipes for using tomatoes of all kinds this season. Whether you take home a basket from your local farmers market or experience the joy of a backyard harvest, these tomato recipes celebrate peak summer flavor—however you slice it. 


chips and salsa in a bowl

Jo’s Fresh Tomato Salsa

By Joanna Gaines

What better way to use up a handful of your favorite tomatoes than to pair them with jalapeno, cilantro, and lime. Just add chips. 

 

tomatoes on toasted bread

Marinated Tomato Bruschetta

By Carla Lalli Music

This is what you do with that farmers market haul—make this bright, satisfying appetizer that could easily become the entire meal. 

 

slice of goat cheese tart with tomatoes

Roasted Cherry Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart

By Elizabeth Poett

Less intimidating than it looks, roasted garlic and tangy goat cheese pair beautifully with sweet, oven-roasted tomatoes. A win for brunch, or any summer morning.

 

sliced red tomatoes on a serving platter

Sliced Tomatoes with Sea Salt and Onion Sugar

By Annie Stark

When the tomatoes are good, this is all you need. The onion sugar creates an umami wow factor to balance acidity and delight tastebuds.

 

fried green tomatoes on a serving plate

Fried Okra and Fried Green Tomatoes 

By Millie Peartree

Proof even the green ones can steal the show, coupled with fried okra for the ultimate BBQ side dish.

 

roasted bread with tomato spread

Grilled Pan con Tomate

By Eduardo Garcia

This recipe uses just one tomato—perfect for when you’re short on ingredients but still want a flavor-packed lunch.

 

cookware with eggs baked in tomatoes

Eggs in Purgatory

By Carla Lalli Music

This is the kind of dish you could eat at any time of day, with gooey, spicy eggs cooked in a rich, but not too heavy, tomato sauce.

 

jar with layered savory cheesecake

Savory Cheesecake with Roasted Tomato and Feta Sauce

By Zoë François

This elegant, but approachable, dish roasts cherry tomatoes with salty feta to set atop a savory Cheddar cheesecake—yes, it’s as good as it sounds.

 

close-up of spaghetti with tomato sauce

Pasta with 10-Minute Spicy Tomato Sauce

By Carla Lalli Music

Simple and spicy, nothing could be easier than this one-pan meal starring beefsteak tomatoes. You could even sub in heirloom.

 

cheeseburgers on a serving plate

Bacon Tomato Sweet Drip Jam

By Joanna Gaines

Bonus! Take your backyard burgers up a notch with this sweet and savory jam that’s a favorite around the Gaines household.

 
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