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Tomato season is too short, which makes the veggie (or fruit, or whatever you want to call it) all the sweeter. But for Ina Garten, the season of tomatoes is only just beginning. With summer nearing its end, Garten took her Instagram followers on a tour of her “secret garden,” where she has an abundance of her favorite produce.
“I just plant whatever tomatoes I want,” she shares before plucking a tomato right off the vine. “How gorgeous is that?”
To celebrate the true start of tomato season, theBarefoot Contessastar gave a list of her top five recipes highlighting juicy, refreshing tomatoes. From easy side dishes to quick dinners, here are the Garten recipes you need to make before fall closes in.
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Summer Garden Pasta
ThisSummer Garden Pastarecipe is equally delicious, nutritious and so, so easy. Packed with freshtomatoesand herbs, this quick dinner is full of antioxidants—and it’s also great for your taste buds! All it takes is three steps: marinate your tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, basil and seasonings, cook your pasta and mix it all together. Done! The simplicity reminds us of our ownCreamy Feta & Tomato Pastarecipe.
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Tomato Crostini with Whipped Feta
Ina may have pioneered the whipped feta trend, and she can prove it with thisTomato Crostini with Whipped Fetarecipe from her 2012 cookbook,Barefoot Contessa Foolproof. This appetizer is a showstopper for guests, spotlighting the beautiful array of multicolored cherry tomatoes. Plus, toasted pine nuts add more complexity to the flavor. Pine nuts (likemany other nuts) are also packed with with protein and antioxidants, so you may be saying hello to improved skin health and boosted energy levels when you eat them regularly.
This recipe is more of a “special occasion” choice but, for something quicker, ourTomato-Cucumber Salad with Whipped Fetais a dip that doesn’t steer away from the tastiness of Garten’s crostinis.
Salmorejo
Every season can be soup season, and it’s all thanks to cold soups like thisSalmorejo. This classic tomato soup, originating in Spain, is traditionally served cold and topped with diced ham and diced hard-boiled eggs. Garten’s version skips the eggs and ham and instead is topped with halved cherry tomatoes, toasted croutons and basil. The cook’s vegetarian soup is pleasingly simplistic, and it’s perfect for keeping you cool if you’re experiencing the last of the summer heat waves.
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Garlic & Herb Tomatoes
Finally, you can’t go wrong with roasted tomatoes, and Garten’sGarlic & Herb Tomatoesare nothing short of delectable. This herbaceous, savory side dish only needs five main ingredients to prepare, outside of your typical salt, pepper and oil. Cherry or grape tomatoes, minced garlic, fresh basil, flat-leaf parsley and fresh thyme leaves will get the job done. Want to take it up a notch? OurSlow-Roasted Tomatoestake a bit of time, but they’re highly rated for a reason.
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