Heirloom tomatoes: always a hit served with little salt, pepper, balsamic and burrata. But why not get more creative with summer’s tastiest (and most photogenic) treat? Presenting 23 heirloom tomato recipes to use your farmers' market haul on.
23 Heirloom Tomato Recipes You Need to Try
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Published Aug 17, 2020
Photo: Jon Cospito/Styling: Heath Goldman
1. Rainbow Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta
It’s quick, easy and on the table in 15 minutes. (Phew.)
Kathy Fang
2. 5-minute Heirloom Tomato And Cucumber Toast
Kathy Fang, chef and owner of Fang restaurant in San Francisco, makes really damn good five-minute heirloom tomato and cucumber toast.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
3. Savory Tomato Tart
Summery slices of heaven will keep you coming back for more.
Broma Bakery
4. Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio
Eating a tomato in Tuscany is a heavenly experience. Bring that experience to your dinner table with this gorgeous five-minute recipe.
What's Gaby Cooking
5. Heirloom Tomato Goat Cheese Salad
This salad is basically a vehicle for goat cheese. (And we’re not talking about a few crumbles, either.)
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
6. Everything Bagel Tomato Galettes
Shh—these everything "bagels" are made from store-bought pie crust.
7. Heirloom Tomato, Beet And Burrata Salad With Basil Oil
Quick tip from the pros: Fresh tomatoes always go well with burrata.
8. Late Summer Tomato And Shrimp Risotto
Easy and elegant. Plus a boatload of fresh Parmesan cheese.
9. Avocado Heirloom Toast With Balsamic Drizzle
The classic combo gets an upgrade with avocado.
Foodie Crush
10. Heirloom Tomato Frico Cups
These Parmesan “cups” are not only easy to make; they’re also adorable.
11. Bourbon Caramelized Bacon And Heirloom Tomato Blt
Also included: fried eggs and smoked Gouda.
12. Caramelized Corn And Heirloom Tomato Galette
Made with herbed, roasted garlic goat cheese because this galette is savory, yo.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
13. Eggs Baked In Tomatoes
We're guessing you already have both of the ingredients you need to make this recipe—ripe tomatoes and a carton of eggs. Hello, last-minute breakfast (or dinner).
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
14. The Best Damn Tomato Soup
Hint: roasting involved.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
15. Grilled Cheese And Tomato Soup Casserole
Meet the remix of two old classics, sure to be a smash hit at the dinner table.
Half Baked Harvest
16. Roasted Tomato Cheddar Tart With Ranch Seasoning
All the flavors of summer, please.
What's Gaby Cooking
17. Peach Tomato Caprese Salads
It's basically summer on a plate.
Broma Bakery
18. Heirloom Tomato Pesto Pan Pizza
This guy was built for the dinner table. (And Instagram.)
Pinch of Yum
19. Summer Bliss Bowls With Sweet Potato Falafel And Jalapeño Ranch
With a hearty salad like this, what more could you ask for?
Floating Kitchen
20. Savory Tomato Cobbler With Blue Cheese Biscuits
Turns out, cobblers aren’t only for dessert. This savory dish is a great way to showcase ripe tomatoes.
Salt and Wind
21. Classic Caprese Salad Recipe
Few things are more satisfying than a plateful of ripe tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese.
Damn Delicious
22. Tomato And Basil Pasta
Tomato and basil: The ultimate “it couple.”
Gimme Some Oven
23. Heirloom Tomato And Peach Salad
Sweet, crunch and crispy, this salad is loaded with tons of fresh ingredients.
