Cherry Tomato

Few can resist this soup-stew of tender cannellini beans, silken pork shoulder, tomatoes, and herbs. We give the cherry tomatoes a little extra love in the oven to boost their flavor before we stir them into the beans. Rosemary is a natural in this dish, but it’s the generous amount of parsley added at the end that’s the real revelation. The herb adds a zesty top note to the beans. Simple side dishes—garlic bread, a green salad—complete the picture.

This herb lends an unexpected hint of mint to bean dishes. For a change, feel free to swap in lowfat feta for the olives.

Delivering a lot of summer glamor for very little work, this gorgeous dish balances the baritone flavor and fat of the steak with the tomatoes' coloratura acidity. Take care not to overcook the tomatoes—they should be in the hot pan just long enough to release some of their juices, which create a natural sauce for the steak.

Attention, dill: Please step away from the salmon. Here, the herb gets to show its versatility—and its Greek side.

This Mexican take on gazpacho has a little bit of crunch, thanks to pepitas (pumpkin seeds).

Serve with purchased guacamole.

Use small heirloom tomatoes in assorted colors for a pretty presentation.

Baby arugula is sold prepackaged in markets. It has a clean, sharp flavor.

Frozen puff pastry makes a quick and easy crust for this modern take on pizza.

Great on polenta, grits, or steamed rice.

Use leftovers for sandwiches the next day: Place shredded chicken, garbanzos, and tomatoes in a pita bread and top with the yogurt sauce.

The tangy sweetness of cherry tomatoes contrasts nicely with the plump, smoky chops, while green-olive paste gives a briny edge to the white beans.

This filling meatless meal satisfies nearly a quarter of your daily fiber needs.

To keep this dish colorful, be sure to layer the red tomatoes inside the yellow peppers and the yellow tomatoes inside the red peppers.

Love the crust? Eat up! It's a solid source of heart-smart folate.

This dessert honors two good friends of the tomato—basil and cheese. Garnishes of candied cherry tomatoes and fried basil make it extra-special.