Caprese Galette by Terri Schlather

The cornmeal crust is the perfect stage for summer fresh tomatoes.

Chipotle Sauce by Robyn Savoie

Chipotle chiles (smoked, dried jalapeño's), bacon and beef broth give this unusual tomato-based sauce its deep flavor. Use it in Braised Meat Loaf and of course, Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce.

Chipotle Black Bean Salsa by Kerri Bishop

This is a very yummy and healthful salsa. It is low in calories, low in fat, and the beans add protein.

Gazpacho (iced vegetable soup) by Becky

A friend made this for a summer evening appetizer some years ago and I have been making it ever since. We live in Phoenix so I may add a green salad and some toasted garlic bread to make it a light,cool summer meal.

The Italian Sauce or Gravy Debate by Claudia lamascolo

A little history goes a long way. Some Regions in Italy called Tomato topping "Sauce" and some called it "Gravy"... no right or wrong here... just depends where your from ... but here is some interesting facts that will help answer those debates.

Baked Stuffed Tomatoes by Deb Theisen

Roasted Tomatoes with Goat Cheese by wyochef

Makes a wonderful appetizer for this holiday season or anytime.

Ketchup Recipe by David St. John

Regular ketchup is chock full of sugar, salt, preservatives and all sorts of things you probably don't want to think much about. Low Sugar and Low Salt ketchups cost $3 for a small bottle. With this recipe you can make 12 ounces for less than 50¢. It tastes best after the seasonings have a chance to blend, but it can be used right…

Baked Green Tomatoes by Kenny Bass

These baked green tomatoes are wonderful this time of year before the frost or freeze kills them. Harvest your green tomatoes now.

Ricotta-Portabella Stuffed Tomatoes by Ginny

A delicious savory appetizer...vine-ripened tomatoes are best for this recipe.

Sun-Dried Tomato Spread by A.L. Wiebe

This is an extremely tasty appetizer spread, that I borrowed from Terry Thomson's "Cajun and Creole Cooking" book. I blatantly copied this, as I couldn't figure out what I would do to improve on the flavors here. Indeed, why would I? If it ain't broke...why fix it? Having said that, though, this is not to say that you couldn't play…

Midwestern Garden Salsa by FromScratch Sarah

This is a more mild salsa that most farmers enjoy eating!