Tomato recipes

Aubergines are perfect for stuffing, because their flavour blends so well with other flavours

A decent blanket, plenty of napkins, good libations and, most of all, a bountiful selection of delicious homemade things make for the best picnic.

Step aside, hummus, there's a new dip on the menu.

A mix of vine and cherry tomatoes gives the best results

Our food editor Blanche Vaughan presents a delicious summer starter inspired by the River Café

This is the perfect salad to have in the summer when tomatoes and herbs are at their best.

Anna Jones' recipe for heavenly roasted tomatoes can be served in a myriad ways or turned into sauces and stews

Incredibly simple and even more delicious

A fresh and delicious winter tomato salad with crisped bread, like a simple panzanella, from Mike Davies' new book Cooking for People

A speedy and nutritious take on a traditional soup from Quick & Easy Vietnamese by Uyen Luu

Chef Susanna Sait's summer seafood dish is both delicious and sustainable

A speedy and fresh pasta dish from Puglia, from the August edition of House & Garden

A taste of summer on a plate

An ode to the tomato, in perfect pasta packages and broth from the Moroseta Kitchen: Recipes and Stories from a Modern Puglian Farmhouse by Georgia Eugenia Goggi

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 splash of olive oil and fresh basil makes this simple tomato and red pepper soup oh-so special

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