Roasting tomatoes at a high temp not only intensifies their flavor but also adds a subtle char and caramelization. Leaving them whole helps keep them from breaking down too much in the oven which results in a more rustic, less “saucy” tomato sauce.

Classic bruschetta with fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic

Baby tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil are tossed with pasta in a creamy pesto sauce for this simple, summer dish

The classic caprese salad is used as inspiration for this lighter turkey meatloaf. 

This crunchy, veggie salad is perfect for a hot summer day when you don't want to turn on the stove. It also keeps well in the fridge for a few days

This is the perfect summer salad. Sweet corn, juicy tomatoes and fresh basil are tossed with feta cheese and scallions in a light vinegar dressing. 

Tomatoes are grilled until charred and juicy then mixed with garlic and shallots. Great slathered on bread, tossed with pasta or added to a salad. 

Grilled bread is slathered with creamy burrata cheese then topped with garlicky grilled tomato jam. 

Fluffy, chewy bread studded with heirloom tomatoes. 

Smooth, creamy and insanely flavorful hummus topped with chopped tomatoes. 

The salad prepping takes some time but the assembly is quick. Keep everything separate and assemble as needed for easy lunches all week long. 

Sweet, heirloom cherry tomatoes top this light and fluffy focaccia

This pasta is the perfect light summer dish. It makes use of the whole zucchini, including it's blossoms. 

This dish starts with my Tomato and Basil Sauce and then gets the addition of vodka and cream to result in a light and tangy pasta.