A tomato recipe comes in handy at any restaurant or home event, especially when there are vegetarians present. A recipe such as this can consist of fresh tomatoes that can be used in a tomato sandwich with fresh basil and cheese, as well as toasted bread. A tomato can also be stuffed with rice and meat then baked in the oven.

Tomatoes are also widely used in salads. In some dishes the tomato is the main ingredient, such as a salad that consists of marinated tomatoes and mild peppers. Tomato dishes are typically seen more in the summer due to the growing season as well as the refreshing quality that a tomato possesses.