Six of the best recipes using seasonal British tomatoes
The tomato season is in full swing, and whether you grow your own or are tempted by the wide variety available in the shops including the exceptional Isle of Wight variety, we have a wide range of versatile recipes for you that have British tomatoes as the main ingredient.
Here are our favourites for the season:
Mixed seed cream cheese bread with Isle of Wight tomatoes
We can almost guarantee you won’t be satisfied with just one slice of this no-yeast soda bread. This moreish loaf with its healthy mix of tomatoes, oats and seeds and with herby cream cheese for added depth of flavour will certainly not disappoint!
Bread and ricotta pudding with Isle of Wight tomatoes and mustard butter
This gooey, warming bread and butter pudding with a tomato twist is a delicious take on a classic dish.
Roasted tomatoes with whipped feta
This delicious recipe of roasted tomatoes with whipped feta makes for the perfect summer side dish or light and easy lunch.
It’s perfect with a green salad and tastes just as delicious spread over toast.
Crispy chicken legs with mixed cherry tomatoes, leeks and potatoes
This recipe for crispy chicken legs with mixed vegetables is the perfect dish for summer and is full of fresh flavours. So quick and easy to prepare and cook, using just one dish saves on the washing-up too – what’s not to like?
Summer spaghetti with raw tomato sauce
This light and tasty raw tomato sauce makes for the perfect summer spaghetti dish when the weather is warm. It takes just ten minutes to throw together – you can make the sauce while the spaghetti cooks. This recipe can be served vegetarian or topped with sliced Parma ham to add a little extra flavour.
Tomato and avocado salad with a lime & chilli dressing
This quick and easy vegan salad combines loads of delicious flavours. Use a variety of tomatoes in different colours, shapes and sizes for a dazzling finish.