JBG'S TOP FIVE FAVORITE TOMATO RECIPES
06/07/19 — Heydon Hatcher
Peak tomato harvest is right around the corner, and we couldn't be more elated. Chomping into a fresh juicy 'mater is like tasting sweet, succulent sunshine. The arrival of this beloved nightshade also denotes the dawn of our sweatiest season, summer! Our recipe developers have honored this summertime darling in all sorts of diverse and nuanced ways over the years, and this week we want to highlight five of our favorite recipes.
Equally as delicious, Megan's take on the Tomato Martini is subtle, crisp, and refreshing.
5. The Simple Caprese Salad - Let Your Tomatoes Shine
We love recipes that simply adorn tomatoes so that their inimitable taste is not adulterated, and Mackenzie hits the nail on the head with her Caprese salad.4. Canned Tomatoes - Your Ticket to Summer in the Depths of Winter
Though this might not seem like the most exciting recipe, there is definitely some serious magic in opening up a bottle of summer-fresh tomatoes in the thick of winter to add to bolognese sauce or pizza sauce. Megan's recipe is a sure fire way to can up the summertime.3. Tomato & Peach Salad with Labne & Tomato Vinaigrette - Showstopping + Mouth-watering Gorgeousness
This salad came into our lives at the JBG Tomato Party a couple years back, when Mackenzie "threw" it together because she was missing certain ingredients for another plate. If you want to impress guests with some tangy labne, peaches and tomatoes at their peak ripeness (very important), some herbs, and a drizzle of vinaigrette... do yourself a favor and make this dish! Serve with warm crusty sourdough, and you will soon be swooning, too.2. Tomato & Honeydew Gimlet and The Tomato Martini - 'Mater Cocktails That Are Sure to Make You Everyone's Favorite Bartender
Nadia, our favorite farm mixologist, says it best re: her Tomato & Honeydew Gimlet, "This twist on a classic gimlet is the epitome of summer - the sweet juicy honeydew is a perfect contrast to tart -- almost grassy -- green tomatoes. Gins are distilled with various botanicals such as juniper berries, so using a fresh herb like basil is the perfect complement to those earthy spices."Equally as delicious, Megan's take on the Tomato Martini is subtle, crisp, and refreshing.