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Let’s make the most of summer’s tomato harvest! We’ve got 15 delicious summer tomato recipe ideas right here—from tantalizing tomato sauce to fried green tomatoes to super salsa!
Ever tried making Tomato Jam? This easy spread has a wonderful sweet-savory flavor that goes with everything! Spread on a BLT or a grilled cheddar cheese sandwich. Or, add as a condiment to burgers or grilled fish.
Grow Your Own Tomatoes!
There is NOTHING like a garden tomato right off the vine. See how to grow tomatoes.
Senior editor, Sarah Perreault, works on all things Almanac, but is especially proud to be the editor of our Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids series. Read More from Sarah Perreault
Yes, freeze your harvest! It’s so easy. I wash and dry the tomatoes, cut the core top and any bad spots and pop into a freezer bag. Get out as much air as you can. You can even add more tomatoes to the bag as the harvest goes along. To use just take out what you need and let thaw a bit. You can run under water to hasten this process. The skins will slip right off and you are ready to add to whatever you are making. I use in place of canned tomatoes for anything, sauces, salsa, soups, but I know where they come from and how they were handled.