Bacon & Tomato Spaghetti
Our summer-perfect pasta features baby spinach, cherry tomatoes and crisp bacon tossed with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. —Taste of Home...
Savory BLT Cheesecake
Did you know that cheesecake could be savory instead of sweet? Tomato and green onions mixed with cream cheese is...
Four-Cheese Broiled Tomato Slices
My husband loves this recipe. It's a wonderful use for my garden tomatoes! —Jen Low, Buffalo, New York
Fried Green Tomato Sandwiches
This is one of my favorite quick-fix suppers. I'm sure a lot of people have never tried fried green tomatoes,...
Speedy Hummus Pizza
What started as an appetizer is now one of my favorite Mediterranean meals. I make sure I always have the...
Fresh Vegetable Omelet
Healthy and simply delicious, this light and fluffy omelet is chock-full of fresh garden veggies, flavor and cheese. Makes it...
Six-Vegetable Juice
Our family and friends enjoy my vegetable garden by the glassfuls. My husband likes spicy foods, and after one sip,...
Petite Pea Tomato Salad
From Aurora, Colorado, Janice Mitchell shares, "With it's bright colors this is beautiful on a holiday buffet table, but I...
Greek Deviled Eggs
Want a zippy update on the classic deviled egg? Tomatoes, olives and a dash of yogurt turn this Greek version...
Italian Pinwheels
I love to serve these crowd-pleasing appetizer at many celebrations. It's easy to prepare, and always disappears quickly! —Cynthia M...
Spinach-Topped Tomatoes
This colorful side dish is classic for a reason! It provides a perfect taste of summer when garden-fresh tomatoes are...
Basil Baked Tomatoes
This baked tomatoes recipe has been in our family for many years. My mother brought it with her when she...
Creamy Corn Salad
I remember enjoying a salad similar to this when I was a girl. I never got the recipe, but I...
Baked Ziti with Fresh Tomatoes
I prepare the meat sauce ahead of time, so it saves precious moments when we come in after working out...
Chicken Thighs with Tomato-Vodka Sauce
I originally invented this scrumptious dish to celebrate a friend's 21st birthday, and it has since become a quick and...
Green Tomato Parmesan
Oven-baked green tomatoes are deliciously tangy smothered with tomato sauce and topped with three kinds of cheese. Serve this as...
Game Day Gumbo
Tailgating at Friday night high school games brings our children and friends together to share great food. Gumbo is a...
Four-Cheese Baked Ziti
Diane Nemitz of Ludington, Michigan writes, “A day without pasta is a like a day without sunshine!” Beefed up with...
Chicken Club Pizza
A co-worker shared how to replace pizza crust with crescent rolls. I used that idea to turn an awesome sandwich...
Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
A jar of sun-dried tomatoes adds great color and flavor to this smooth dip that can be whipped up in...
Garden Cucumber Tomato Salad
This recipe comes from my husband's great-grandmother. It's especially good with ripe tomatoes from the garden, but drained canned tomatoes...
Sun-Dried Tomato Scalloped Potatoes
My family was tired of my traditional scalloped potatoes. So when I came across this recipe featuring a pesto and...
Meatballs with Spaghetti Sauce
“A friend gave me the recipe for this traditional favorite. It’s her Italian mother-in-law’s recipe from the old country, and...
Green Pepper Tomato Salad
My mother has made this tasty salad for as long as I can remember. It's no surprise that this recipe...
Mushroom Bolognese with Whole Wheat Pasta
A traditional Bolognese sauce is meat-based with everything from pork to pancetta. Skipping the meat, I loaded this pasta dish...
Creamy Summer Vegetable Salad
Mother made this salad whenever we barbecued. It's easy to fix, goes well with meat or chicken and is a...
Italian Submarine
My Italian husband grew up eating this flavorful sandwich, which his mother used to make it after Saturday chores were...
Cod Delight
I used to make this in the oven, but then I discovered that microwave lets me enjoy it even faster....
Marinated Italian Salad
This is a perfect salad for potlucks and other occasions year-round. In winter, the ingredients are available when many other...