They’re juicy, versatile and in season. Here are their nutritional benefits, and recipes to make the most of them. Credit...Christopher Simpson for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Let's be honest. Most of us probably have a few tomatoes sitting in the vegetable drawer of our refrigerator right now. It ...

Every summer, there is a brief window—call it August—when the produce is exquisite. The cherries are at their best, as are the peaches, plums, and nectarines. The watermelon is sweet. The eggplants ...

Turn your bounty of tomatoes into a paste to use all year round. Slice tomatoes in half lengthwise and place in a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Add 1/2 cup water to minimize scalding. Cover the pot and ...

You can turn any tomato into tomato sauce. But one consistently turns out a rich, velvety sauce for pasta and plenty of other dishes. Making tomato sauce with fresh tomatoes is a labor of love — it ...