Dinner ideas
5 dinners for a glut of fresh tomatoes
Use a glut of fresh tomatoes in a wide-pan sauce, roast tray, tomato eggs, soup or a bread topping. Match the method to how ripe they are.
tomatoes
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Buying guides
How to choose ripe tomatoes that actually taste of tomato
Choose tomatoes with a real stem scent, a little give and weight for their size. Colour helps, but it cannot replace aroma and texture.
Cooking technique
Why some supermarket tomatoes never soften properly
Some tomatoes are picked for transport rather than immediate flavour. Their skin may colour while the flesh stays firm, pale and watery.
Storage and keeping
How to keep tomatoes fresh without ruining them
Keep whole tomatoes at room temperature while they ripen, away from sun and bruises. Chill only when slowing an already ripe tomato is worth the texture trade.
Dinner ideas
Fresh tomatoes vs tinned: which is better for dinner?
Fresh tomatoes win when you want brightness and a short cook. Tinned tomatoes win when you need a dependable sauce, stew or soup all year.