Author: Amy Riley

Fancy adding a different flavour to your tomatoes? We’ve got you covered with an easy to follow and delicious recipe for garlic fried tomatoes!

Ingredients:

• 4x large, ripe tomatoes
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 crushed garlic

Method:

Step 1 – Gently pan fry the extra virgin olive oil.

Step 2 – Slice the tomatoes evenly through the middle.

Step 3 – Add the halved tomatoes to the pan and allow them to soften, then add the crushed garlic and infuse the ingredients.

Step 4 – Serve and enjoy!

Perfect servers – This recipe is perfect to serve as a starter with any bread of your choice. Also pairs well with small plates such as hummus and kibbeh which will add to the Middle Eastern origin of the dish. 

Add a bit of (mild) spice to your life with this creamy lamb and tomato curry recipe!

Ingredients 

• Olive oil
• 6 tbsp natural yoghurt
• 5 pods cardamom, seeds ground
• 4 chopped tomatoes
• 3 crushed garlic cloves
• 1 large onion, halved and sliced
• 1 small chunk of ginger, finely grated
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 2 tbsp ground almonds
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp mild chili powder
• ½ tsp ground coriander
• 500g lamb neck filet, sliced into chunks
• 300ml chicken stock
• Rice or naan bread to serve with

Method 

Step 1 – Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a pan and cook the onion, garlic and ginger until the onion is soft and has colour. Add all the spices and tomato puree then cook for 2-3 minutes.

Step 2 – Add the lamb and rotate it in the mixture for a few minutes until it is opaque.

Step 3 – Add the chicken stock and simmer the contents, cover, and cook for 1 hour.

Step 4 – Add the almonds and tomatoes then cook for an additional 15 minutes, uncovered.

Step 5 – Stir in the yoghurt and heat gently. When ready serve with rice or naan bread.

Enjoy!

Try this tasty tomato tart recipe as an alternative way to incorporate tomatoes into your meal!

Ingredients 

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 4 tbsp soft cheese
• 375g puff pastry
• 8 ripe tomatoes
• Flour
• Chunk parmesan
• Anchovies or olives

Method 

Step 1 – Turn the oven on to 200C, 180C fan, gas.

Step 2 – Mix the soft cheese and mustard together in a small bowl.

Step 3 – Cut tomatoes into thick slices.

Step 4 – Roll the pastry into a rectangle on a floured surface and transfer the pastry onto a baking sheet. Trim off any excess pastry, mark a border the thickness of 2 fingers around the edge.

Step 5 – Spread the soft cheese into the border and arrange the tomato slices on top. Decorate with anchovies or olives.

Step 6 – Grate parmesan on top of the tart and cook for 30 minutes.

Enjoy!

We all know and love a classic tomato pasta sauce as a quick and easy reliable addition to our food cupboard. Why not try this recipe with our roterno tomato? This is the traditional tomato used in Italian cooking which will infuse your meal with the authentic taste of Italy.

Ingredients 

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp tomato puree
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes

Method 

Step 1 – Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and add the onions, cook on a low heat until soft.

Step 2 – Add the garlic and tomato puree. Cook for a few minutes then add the oregano and chopped tomatoes.

Step 3 – Season accordingly and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 4 – Allow the sauce to cool and store in a sterilised jar in the fridge for up to a week or store in a container and freeze for 2 months.

Best served with any variety of pasta.

Fancy a taste of summer 2022? Look no further because this quick and easy tomato salsa recipe is the perfect server in the warmer weather!

Ingredients 

• 4-6 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped into small chunks
• ½ red onion, chopped into small chunks
• 1 small garlic clove, chopped
• White wine vinegar, a small splash
• ½ juiced lime
• ½ coriander bunch, chopped

Method 

Step 1 – Merge the tomatoes, red onion, garlic, white wine vinegar, lime juice and coriander into a bowl.

Step 2 – Stir the contents of the bowl then refrigerate until ready to serve.

This salsa can be served with anything savoury whether you want to dip your nibbles into it or use it as a sauce in your fajitas, this is the recipe for you!