Tomatoes: how to make the most of them with these 7 recipes?
A symbol of summer, the tomato is a staple on our plates. But beyond the traditional tomato salad, there are a thousand and one ways to bring out its full potential! Vary the pleasures with these tips and recipe ideas that will make tomatoes the real star of your summer meals.
Cook it to bring out its flavours
Raw tomatoes are delicious, but cooked, they reveal rich, intense aromas:
- Oven-roasted: a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of fleur de sel, herbes de Provence and you've got a sweet, concentrated tomato.
- Confit: long cooking at low temperature, perfect for bruschettas or sunny aperitifs.
- Barbecued: the intense heat sublimates the flesh while caramelizing it slightly.
Think of original combinations
Tomatoes love company, and not just mozzarella! Try :
- Tomato + strawberry: in a tangy, sweet salad, with a dash of balsamic vinegar.
- Tomato + watermelon: for a hydrating, colorful starter.
- Tomato + burrata: creamy burrata melts the palate.
- Tomato + smoked fish: a surprisingly iodized combination.
Easy recipe ideas for a change from salad
A delicious first course that, once you’ve tried it, you’ll want to make again and again. Especially in summer! Creamy pasta with burrata and cherry tomatoes is a recipe to keep on hand for whenever you’re in the mood for something delicious...
Here is an original and delicious idea for your appetizers, starters, or even main courses: our tomato muffins with a gooey mozzarella center ! Muffins are not just desserts; they can be made in many different ways and are perfect served with a light...
A new creamy cold pasta dish is ready to brighten your warm summer days. This time, we made it with avocado cream, almonds and cherry tomatoes . It’s a great recipe for this season: it’s very quick to make, and you can prepare the dressing...
As you know, here at Ptitchef, we love quiches when the summer heat starts to set in! Quiche is the perfect dish to take along on a picnic , bring for lunch at work , serve at an appetizer party with friends, or simply enjoy as a meal with a green...
For an easy, practical meal that's a little different from the usual, try our recipe for savoury clafoutis! The combination of tomatoes and tuna is always a hit with us, so why not? While the clafoutis is baking, prepare a mixed salad to serve...
How about trying a savory strawberry salad?! Paired with cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and basil leaves, this recipe will surely evoke the essence of summer and its sunny days. A delight to enjoy fresh ;-)
Our favorite meal when the weather is hot? A nice, crispy bruschetta with a generous topping ;-) Here, we topped it with roasted tomatoes and extra-creamy burrata. Add a few basil leaves and you'll feel like you're in Italy ;-) Enjoy the best toast in...
Conclusion
There's more to tomatoes than salad! With a few tricks up its sleeve and a few new combinations, it can become the star of original, healthy dishes full of sunshine. This summer, dare to cook it differently and surprise your taste buds!
Adèle Peyches
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