Tomato recipes

Chef Helen Graham, of Middle Eastern London restaurant Bubala, presents fresh ideas for a vibrant summery spread of exciting dishes bursting with bright colours and bold flavours

Penne all'amatriciana is a classic of traditional Italian cooking. In an extract from the River Cafe's new cookbook for children, The River Cafe Look Book, we find out how to do it right

Annie Bell shares prep-ahead Provençal dishes that's just the thing for summertime socialising 

A fresh salad with a lovely mix of summer tomatoes and strawberries

A recipe for a spicy salad from Jeff Koehler's The North African Cookbook

The tomato's bright acidity and sweet flesh complement the fish, while the calçots add sweetness and bite

A hot and limey recipe for Mexico's take on the Bloody Mary from Mark Diacono's recipe book Spice: A Cook's Companion  

A mix of vine and cherry tomatoes gives the best results

The vinaigrette is made in advance as can the beans and potatoes

This is my go-to for a picnic. The white peaches have the acidity to complement ripe, sweet tomatoes. It works just as well with flat ‘turban’ or ‘donut’ peaches, but they are a bit fiddly to peel and cut.

In this dish from Ixta Belfrage's ‘Mezcla’ cookbook, sticky coconut rice cakes are served with a delicious turmeric tomato sauce

Ripe, sweet tomatoes and a garlicky bashed aubergine purée make this a great summer’s night dish

When I worked at The River Café, we used to prepare a wonderful Italian antipasto called zucchini alla scapece – crisp courgette coins marinated in vinegar, chilli and mint. I have added courgette’s summer partner, aubergine, the dense, meaty flavour of which tastes so good with the sweet courgettes and wine vinegar, and mint to brighten the dish. Burrata cheese, a mozzarella filled with soft curds, is extra rich and creamy and benefits from the acidity of these marinated vegetables. Serve as a first course or with tomato bruschetta for a light lunch.

All good tomatoes really need is a light touch and a salty bite, as Claire Thomson proves with this recipe from her tomato-celebrating cookbook

Up your weekend breakfast with Claire Thomson's recipe that puts tomatoes at the fore

Claire Thomson shares a recipe for a classic Trapenese pesto from her new cookbook that celebrates the mighty tomato

Carole Bamford shares a recipe for a comforting and simple dinner.

Alex Jackson shares his recipe for tomato and tapenade tart from his new cookbook, 'Sardine', named after his North London restaurant. Make the most of tomatoes when they are in season with this glorious tart

A sticky, sweet, salty and moreish Filipino recipe from Melissa Hemsley's latest cookbook

A classic Italian staple that uses up bread that's a little less than fresh, with tomatoes, basil and garlic