Tomato Recipes

🍅 Welcome to Our Tomato Recipe Collection

Tomatoes are one of the shining stars of summer — bursting with flavour, rich in nutrients, and a joy to grow here on our regenerative organic farm.

As of summer 2025, we grow 14 different varieties of tomatoes, from sweet cherry and golden yellow to hearty beefsteaks and rich plum tomatoes. Each brings its own character, whether you’re after something juicy for snacking, robust for sauces, or colourful for salads.

This page is here to give you plenty of ideas for making the most of your tomato harvest — whether you want a fresh summer salad, a rich pasta sauce, a quick snack, or a simple side. All the recipes are plant-based, easy to follow, and perfect for celebrating the incredible flavours of your farm veg.

Happy cooking!

🍳 Quick Cooking Tips for Tomatoes

Prep: For maximum flavour, bring tomatoes to room temperature before eating. Their taste shines brightest when they’re not straight from the fridge.

Raw: Slice into salads, layer on toast, or drizzle with olive oil and sea salt for the simplest of summer treats.

Roast: Halve or quarter tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and roast at 180°C for 25–30 minutes until caramelised and intensely sweet.

Sauce: Gently sauté garlic and onions in olive oil, add chopped tomatoes, and simmer until thickened for a classic pasta or pizza sauce.

Grill: Char whole or halved tomatoes on the barbecue or under the grill for a smoky, rich depth of flavour.

💡 Top tip: A pinch of salt brings out the natural sweetness of tomatoes, while a drizzle of good olive oil takes them to another level.

🧊 Storage Tips for Tomatoes

Room temperature: For the best flavour and texture, store tomatoes at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. Cold can dull their sweetness and soften their texture.

Fridge: Only refrigerate very ripe tomatoes if you need to hold them a little longer. Bring them back to room temperature before eating to restore flavour.

Best eaten within: 3–5 days for smaller varieties like cherry or plum, and up to a week for larger beefsteaks or heirloom tomatoes.

Revive slightly soft tomatoes: Place them in a bowl of cold water for 15–20 minutes — they’ll firm up a little and taste fresher.

🌿 Fun Facts & FAQs About Tomatoes

Where do tomatoes come from?
Tomatoes are native to South America and were first cultivated by the Aztecs. They spread to Europe in the 16th century and quickly became a staple in Mediterranean cuisine.

What’s the difference between our tomato varieties?
We grow 14 varieties on our farm, each with unique characteristics:

• Cherry & grape tomatoes: Small, sweet, and perfect for snacking or salads.
• Plum & Roma tomatoes: Meaty and ideal for sauces and roasting.
• Beefsteak tomatoes: Large, juicy, and perfect for slicing or sandwiches.
• Yellow and heirloom varieties: Colorful, full of flavour, and great for salads or fresh eating.

Why do we love growing tomatoes on our regenerative farm?
Tomatoes thrive in healthy, living soil. On our farm, growing them without synthetic chemicals enhances their natural sweetness, deepens their flavour, and supports the soil ecosystem — good for you and good for the land 🌱