Health and Fitness News

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3 Quick and Savory Recipes for Peak-of-the-Season Tomatoes

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Evan Sung for The New York Times

We’re in tomato thrall. Real tomatoes are back, in all their tomatoey glory. The cherry tomatoes at the greenmarket are so riotously colorful — bright little spheres in yellow, red, burgundy, orange and green — that I keep a big bowl of them on the kitchen table. It’s hard to pass by without grabbing a couple, as if I were reaching for a few juicy grapes or berries.

We’re reclaiming the visceral summer experience of biting into a freshly picked, firm but truly ripe, never-refrigerated tomato and relishing it. At my house, there will be tomatoes in some fashion at every meal for the coming weeks.

Plain and unadulterated is the way to go with the first tomatoes of the season. Thick slices or wedges, a little salt, a little pepper (optional), a drizzle of good olive oil, a plate. Repeat. Life is good.

~ David Tanis ~

Tomato Tart With Fresh Mozzarella and Anchovies

This rectangular tart is like a pizza but easier. Instead of a yeast dough, the base is a crisp pastry made with olive oil. The recipe makes enough dough for 2 tarts.

Pasta Fredda with Cherry Tomatoes, Anchovies and Herbs
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Italian cooks are famous for occasionally sneaking a bit of anchovies into a cooked tomato sauce to add flavor and brightness.

Charred Tomatoes With Egg, Anchovies and Bread Crumbs

Charring tomatoes briefly over hot coals enhances their natural sweetness and adds a bit of smoky flavor.

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