Tomatoes recipes

This succulent Eastern dish has a unique spicy taste that will have you begging for a second helping.

The crust is a filled Italian bread shell loaded with tasty "toppings". Hearty and vegetarian!

French country soup with beef shank, cabbage, turnips, rutabaga, green beans, and elbow macaroni in a tomato broth seasoned with cloves. A hearty pot-au-feu style meal that simmers for hours.

Rice and bean casserole with brown rice, pink beans, cottage cheese, and wheat germ, topped with sesame seeds. A high-protein vegetarian one-dish meal.

Cincinnati-style chili simmered 3 hours with cinnamon, allspice, and ground beef in tomato paste. Serve over pasta with cheese, onions, and kidney beans for a 5-way.

Tender sirloin steak chunks, frozen mixed vegetables, and steak sauce create a steakhouse-inspired soup that turns leftover beef into a satisfying meal in 40 minutes.

Hand-rolled Greek stuffed grape leaves filled with seasoned beef or lamb, rice, currants, pine nuts, and mint. Simmered until tender and served with a classic avgolemono egg-lemon sauce. Makes 60.

Tangy grilled chicken with a Scotch bonnet and white wine marinade, sweetened with tomato paste and brightened with vinegar. A Caribbean-inflected chicken built for hot coals.

Mashed pinto beans and brown rice rolled up in warm flour tortillas with fresh veggies and salsa. Vegan, low-fat, and ready in 20 minutes flat.

Three-cheese manicotti stuffed with mozzarella, cottage cheese, and Parmesan in a quick tomato sauce. A classic Italian stuffed pasta baked bubbly with extra cheese on top.

Kansas City-style barbecue sauce simmered from scratch with tomato paste, brown sugar, honey, beef stock, and a bold spice blend. Thick, sweet, tangy, and smoky.

Oven-braised beef brisket roasted with onions, garlic, and a homemade tomato-Worcestershire barbecue sauce until melt-in-your-mouth tender. Serves 8 with a thick, glossy gravy.

Cold sauced shrimp appetizer in a creamy curry-chili sauce with horseradish, mango chutney, capers, and a kick of Tabasco. A make-ahead party dish that improves overnight.

Sweet corn relish simmered with tomatoes, green pepper, jalapeno, brown sugar, and dill vinegar. A bright, tangy condiment for grilled meats and burgers.

Beef patties parmigiana coated in Parmesan and cornflake crumbs, browned then simmered in Italian tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella. A skillet dinner.

Oven-baked veal Parmigiano with a crispy corn flake and Parmesan crust, oregano tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella. A lighter, no-fry take on the Italian-American classic.