15 Recipes to Make the Most of Juicy Heirloom Tomatoes

Low-maintenance tartines are our go-to when the temperature rises. Shingle tomatoes, peaches, and mozzarella on bresaola-topped, toasted ciabatta. They make a great party starter.

You can't go wrong with this salad for brunch. All the flavors you love in a classic Bloody Mary have been incorporated into this absolutely genius dish that everyone will be buzzing about.

Simply slice a colorful assortment of tomatoes and arrange them on grilled rustic bread that's been rubbed with garlic and oil. This is a great party trick that delivers lots of impact for very little work. Enjoy it until summer is gone, then make a promise: See you next year.

A delicious taste of the Mediterranean, make this crowd-pleasing, veg-packed rice salad for a picnic or block party. 

Colorful heirloom tomatoes star in this sunny salad along with a touch of serrano chile and Greek yogurt. The pairing is unexpected but spot on.

Any large, meaty, pink-red to deep-red heirloom, such as Brandywine or Cherokee Purple, makes a substantial bed for the playful combination of cherry tomatoes and Bing cherries. Although we love the fragrance of the herb anise hyssop, mint, basil, or tarragon will also work nicely.

This colorful mix is dressed with tomato water, which is made by draining puréed tomatoes for a day. It may look pale, but its flavor is astonishing: You'll want to spoon up every drop.

After baking, this pizza is topped with an abundance of colorful tomatoes. Consider it tomato salad with a pizza crust—and know that it's delicious!

A rainbow of heirloom tomatoes spooned over grilled, garlic-rubbed bread may just be the last word in summer appetizers.

Marinated tomatoes make a light sauce for this summery pasta while fresh breadcrumbs provide the perfect textural contrast.

This spectacular summer salad is a study in contrasts: Sweet peaches play against the mild acidity of heirloom tomatoes, salty ricotta salata, aromatic basil, and sharp red onions.

Ruby-red roasted beets and an array of heirloom tomatoes make a dazzling summer salad. Just be forewarned: This dish is so tasty it just might steal the spotlight away from the main course.

Spread fresh, creamy ricotta on a thick slice of whole-wheat toast and top with heirloom tomato, fresh basil leaves, and a small drizzle of olive oil for an easy, satisfying summer breakfast, afternoon snack, or appetizer.

Ripe, juicy tomatoes, the stars of the dish, get a boost when marinated in garlic-infused olive oil, toasted garlic chips, capers, and basil. The beauty of this colorful pasta dish, which does double-duty as a centerpiece, is that you can serve it at room temperature.

Slow cook your favorite heirloom tomatoes in olive oil, garlic, and fresh basil to bring out their natural sweetness. They also freeze beautifully, which means you can enjoy these aromatic tomatoes all year long. Confit is just one of Martha's favorite ways to preserve tomatoes.