End of Season: Fresh Tomato Recipes & Canning Tips

Sadly, tomato season is nearly over. From their viny, green stems to your local markets, tomatoes are at their peak right now, but not for long. Because you have to cram every delicious, tomato-lovin’ recipe into one short-lived season, by this time, you may be out of ideas. No fear.

To celebrate the end of summer and these garden greats, we wanted to share with you a few of our favorite, fresh tomato recipes. There is no better way to enjoy these juicy gems than in their simplest form.

Seasonal, Fresh Tomato Recipes:

• Tomato & Calamata Stacker
• Fresh Tomato Bruschetta with Fried Eggs
• Insalata Caprese
• Calamata Shrimp Salad with Toasted Garlic Croutons
• Artichoke, Feta, Tomato & Pesto Bruschetta
• Chicken, Tomato & Basil Pasta Salad with Fresh Mozzarella
• Heirloom Tomato Platter with Gorgonzola
• Panzanella
• Whole Wheat Pasta Salad with Tomato Marinade

*Plan to save some of your tomatoes for the cold-weather frost? Try canning them to keep for your favorite pasta sauce recipes.