Need Ways to Use Fresh Tomatoes? These 5 Recipes Even Picky Eaters Love

Fresh tomato season is the best excuse to shake up your go-to dinners. These bright, inventive recipes show just how much flavor you can get from tomatoes—your family might even ask for leftovers! Dive in and discover your new favorites.

Updated on Thu, 07 May 2026
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Caprese-Stuffed Chicken Breast

Caprese-Stuffed Chicken Breast
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Juicy chicken breasts are filled with melty mozzarella, sun-ripened tomatoes, and fragrant basil, then baked for a gorgeous weeknight main. The ultimate summer dinner.

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Tuna Melt Open Sandwich

A close-up of a bubbling Tuna Melt, featuring melted cheddar and toasted, crispy bread.
A close-up of a bubbling Tuna Melt, featuring melted cheddar and toasted, crispy bread. | dailytudert.com

My kids devoured these! The gooey cheddar with fresh tomato slices made them extra tasty and so easy for lunch. —Jake

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Shakshuka: Spicy Tomato Eggs

Freshly made Shakshuka with runny eggs and colorful peppers, perfect for a flavorful brunch at home.
Freshly made Shakshuka with runny eggs and colorful peppers, perfect for a flavorful brunch at home. | dailytudert.com

Eggs poached in a boldly spiced tomato and bell pepper sauce—perfect for scooping up with crusty bread or warming up your weekend brunch.

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Lemon Vinaigrette Pasta Salad

Bright and zesty Lemon Vinaigrette Pasta Salad featuring crisp cucumbers and juicy cherry tomatoes.
Bright and zesty Lemon Vinaigrette Pasta Salad featuring crisp cucumbers and juicy cherry tomatoes. | dailytudert.com

This was so refreshing and light! I added extra cherry tomatoes and the lemony dressing really made it stand out. —Marina L.

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Creamy Halloumi Tomato Curry

Family-style bowl of creamy halloumi and tomato curry served with steaming basmati rice on the side.
Family-style bowl of creamy halloumi and tomato curry served with steaming basmati rice on the side. | dailytudert.com

Golden halloumi cubes simmer in a silky coconut-tomato curry, blending mild heat and fresh flavor—a fast vegetarian dinner even meat-lovers ask for.

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