Best of the Web: Tomatoes

It’s August, and tomato season is in full swing! All around the web, bloggers are roasting, pureeing, chopping and tossing their way to beautiful tomato-centric dishes we’re dying to try. Here’s a taste of some of our favorites.

Pesto + Roasted Tomato Omelet by Edible Perspective Lightly charred tomatoes and nutty, cheese pesto make a tempting omelet filling. We’ve bookmarked this one for brunch!

Strawberry and Tomato Jam by Larder Love A little sweet, a little savory — this jam is begging to be spread on toast and scones, and it’s pretty enough to earn a spot on a cheese plate.

Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta by A House in the Hills Recipes don’t get much simpler than this. But with tomatoes at their most flavorful, why mess with a classic? Plus, we love the idea of using yellow tomatoes for something unexpected.

Summer Gazpacho with Shrimp by Eat, Live, Run This quick summer soup turns into a full meal with a topping of sauteed shrimp. Perfect for a weeknight!

Corn Tomato Avocado Salsa Salad by Jeanette’s Healthy Living This colorful mix can be whatever you want it to be: a dip for chips, a topping for fish or chicken, or a side salad.

Slow-Roasted Tomato and Cilantro-Cashew Picnic Sandwich by Aida Mollenkamp Here’s the centerpiece of our next picnic: a seeded baguette filled with concentrated roasted tomatoes, a spicy cashew-cilantro puree, and plenty of fresh goat cheese.

Roasted Cherry Tomato Bowls by Love & Lemons Cook grains and beans to have on hand during the week, and these simple, healthy bowls come together in no time! With greens and warm cherry tomatoes, they’d make a gorgeous lunch or dinner.

Grilled Steak with Arugula and Cherry Tomato and Basil Salsa by Heather Christo This dish is perfect for your next cookout. Juicy grilled steak sits atop a bed of peppery arugula, with fresh cherry tomatoes and sharp red onions for flavor and color.

Tomato and Summer Squash Cobbler by Healthy Green Kitchen A savory cobbler is just the thing to mix up your summer veggie routine. We’re smitten by this version, featuring ripe tomatoes and a mix of zucchini and squash.

Lemon-Garlic Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes by Oh My Veggies It’s no secret we love our spiralizer. Here’s a lovely light dish for summer, starring long strands of zucchini tossed with a lemon-garlic vinaigrette and topped with roasted tomatoes and pine nuts.

Heirloom Tomato Galette by the White On Rice Couple Impress guests with this rustic, eye-catching tart, great as an hors d’oeuvre, side dish, or — when paired with a salad — a light meal.

One Pot 30 Minute Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta Bake by Half Baked Harvest It’s creamy, cheesy and tomato-y, and it comes together in a single skillet. What’s not to love?

Vanilla Cornmeal Crumb Cake with Candied Cherry Tomatoes by How Sweet It Is That’s right: candied tomatoes. These little bites are dusted with sugar and roasted until sweet, then served with a cornbread-style cake. Make it dessert, breakfast, brunch — or whenever you need a bite of summer.