7 tips for terrific tomato meals

July 21, 2026

Rachel Vanni for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

7 Ways to Turn a Bunch of Tomatoes Into the Best Meal of Your Life

Over the course of creating about 40 recipes that feature fresh tomatoes for New York Times Cooking, I’ve come to rely on certain moves that catapult their quality. These seven recommendations make each bite that much better. So read up, and then return to feasting on your tomatoes.

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