Tomatoes

It takes the beauty of a lusciously ripe fresh tomato grown in the summer sun to remind us what this ubiquitous fruit, used as a vegetable, is really all about.

A perfect tomato is not only full of flavour and juice, but also has a subtle, savoury scent.

A picture of Delia's Bloody Mary Soup with Vodka Tomato Salsa recipe

Bloody Mary Soup

More of a Virgin Mary really, but there's nothing to stop you adding a shot of vodka if you have the mind t...

More of a Virgin Mary really, but there's nothing to stop you adding a shot of vodka if you have the mind to. Honestly, though, it won't need it because it has a lo...

A picture of Delia's Bloody Mary Tomatoes recipe

Bloody Mary Tomatoes

Bloody Mary Tomatoes: Right image These look quite deceptive – I mean, what harm is there in a bowl of l...

Bloody Mary Tomatoes: Right image These look quite deceptive – I mean, what harm is there in a bowl of little tomatoes? But once swallowed, never forgotten! All the...

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Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil

Bruschetta is a very special type of toasted bread, pronounced brusketta. When I first tasted the...

Bruschetta is a very special type of toasted bread, pronounced brusketta. When I first tasted the real thing in Tuscany, it was one of the most memorable eat...

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Bruschettas with Goats' Cheese

This recipe is simplicity itself, but it has a wonderful combination of flavours and a very crunchy texture.

This recipe is simplicity itself, but it has a wonderful combination of flavours and a very crunchy texture.

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Budino di Pomodorini

Here is a recipe we ate at my friend Rose Lloyd’s house in Provence – a delectably cool summer starter. ...

Here is a recipe we ate at my friend Rose Lloyd’s house in Provence – a delectably cool summer starter. Perfect to serve in hot weather, which pays homage to the gl...

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Chilled Spanish Gazpacho

This is a truly beautiful soup for serving ice-cold during the summer and it's particularly refreshing if w...

This is a truly beautiful soup for serving ice-cold during the summer and it's particularly refreshing if we're lucky enough to have hot weather. However, pleas...

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Classic Fresh Tomato Sauce

It was once said that the greatest wines of Montrachet should be drunk kneeling with head bowed as a sign o...

It was once said that the greatest wines of Montrachet should be drunk kneeling with head bowed as a sign of reverence. Well, this is how I feel about this v...

1 hour 30 minutes - 1 hour 45 minutes

A picture of Delia's Courgettes and Tomatoes au Gratin recipe

Courgettes and Tomatoes au Gratin

This is a very quick and easy vegetarian supper dish for two people, especially good if you grow your own t...

This is a very quick and easy vegetarian supper dish for two people, especially good if you grow your own tomatoes and courgettes and have a glut to use up. You cou...

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Fresh Tomato Soup with Croutons

When I first wrote on cookery, a reader wrote to the Editor of my newspaper, complaining my recipe for toma...

When I first wrote on cookery, a reader wrote to the Editor of my newspaper, complaining my recipe for tomato soup didn't work. Rather conscientiously, the Editor t...

35 minutes - 40 minutes

A picture of Delia's Mexican Tomato Salsa recipe

Mexican Tomato Salsa

This is lovely served with plain grilled fish.

This is lovely served with plain grilled fish.

A picture of Delia's Pasta with Tomato and Mozzarella recipe

Pasta with Tomato and Mozzarella

Once you have made your fresh tomato sauce – a stage that can be done a day or two ahead – then this is a d...

Once you have made your fresh tomato sauce – a stage that can be done a day or two ahead – then this is a delightfully easy dish to make for lunch or supper. A gree...

A picture of Delia's Penne Rigate with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella recipe

Penne with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Although it is very simple, this classic tomato sauce reduces down to a very fresh concentrated tomato flav...

Although it is very simple, this classic tomato sauce reduces down to a very fresh concentrated tomato flavour, one of the best sauces ever invented. It even ...

1 hour 30 minutes

A picture of Delia's Preserved Dried Tomatoes recipe

Preserved Dried Tomatoes

If you grow your own tomatoes, or can get hold of a good quantity when they're going cheap, it really is wo...

If you grow your own tomatoes, or can get hold of a good quantity when they're going cheap, it really is worth preserving them for use in the winter. Although they'...

6 hours - 8 hours

A picture of Delia's Provencal Vegetable Stew (Ratatouille) recipe

Ratatouille

This famous Provençal vegetable stew is best made in the autumn when the vegetables needed for it are cheap...

This famous Provençal vegetable stew is best made in the autumn when the vegetables needed for it are cheap and plentiful. This can be a most attractive dish but no...

A picture of Delia's Roasted Tomato Salad recipe

Roasted Tomato Salad

If you are a tomato addict, like me, and you think that good bread dipped into fruity olive oil and tomato ...

If you are a tomato addict, like me, and you think that good bread dipped into fruity olive oil and tomato juices is the food of the gods, then roast the tomatoes firs...

50 minutes - 1 hour

A picture of Delia's Roasted Tomato Soup with Puree of Basil and Olive Croutons recipe

Roasted Tomato Soup

At first you're going to think 'Why roast tomatoes, just for soup?' but I promise you that once you've tast...

At first you're going to think 'Why roast tomatoes, just for soup?' but I promise you that once you've tasted the difference you'll know it's worth it - especially in ...

A picture of Delia's Roasted and Sun-dried Tomato Risotto recipe

Roasted and Sun-dried Tomato Risotto

Oven-roasted tomatoes, which have been slightly blackened and become really concentrated in flavour, are th...

Oven-roasted tomatoes, which have been slightly blackened and become really concentrated in flavour, are the mainstay of this superb dish. Add to them some sun-drie...

A picture of Delia's Sicilian Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and Aubergines recipe

Sicilian Pasta with Tomatoes

Aubergines, tomatoes and Mozzarella are the classic ingredients of any classic Sicilian sauce for pasta, an...

Aubergines, tomatoes and Mozzarella are the classic ingredients of any classic Sicilian sauce for pasta, and roasting the tomatoes and aubergines to get them slightly ...

50 minutes - 1 hour

A picture of Delia's Smoky Tomato Chutney recipe

Smoky Tomato Chutney

Smoky Tomato Chutney: Bottom image Pimentón – smoked paprika – gives a smoky flavour to this dark, lusci...

Smoky Tomato Chutney: Bottom image Pimentón – smoked paprika – gives a smoky flavour to this dark, luscious, red tomato chutney. Great to serve with hamburgers and ...

3 hours - 3 hours 30 minutes

A picture of Delia's Spanish Tomato Bread recipe

Spanish Tomato Bread

We always have tons of this when we are in Majorca - so simple but so sublime! You can now watch h...

We always have tons of this when we are in Majorca - so simple but so sublime! You can now watch how to make Spanish Tomato Bread in our Cookery School video,...

A picture of Delia's Tapenade of Sun-dried Tomatoes, Olives and Basil recipe

Tapenade

Tapenade, that strong gutsy pâté of minced olives, is converted into something more elegant and aristocrati...

Tapenade, that strong gutsy pâté of minced olives, is converted into something more elegant and aristocratic if you replace half the amount of olives with sun-dried to...

A picture of Delia's Tomato and Olive Vinaigrette recipe

Tomato and Olive Vinaigrette

This makes a wonderful accompaniment to summer fish and chicken recipes.

This makes a wonderful accompaniment to summer fish and chicken recipes.

A picture of Delia's Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Salad recipe

Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Salad

Because it doesn't need marinating, this salad makes a very quick, simple first course or light lunch.

Because it doesn't need marinating, this salad makes a very quick, simple first course or light lunch.

A picture of Delia's Turkish Stuffed Tomatoes recipe

Turkish Stuffed Tomatoes

These are good for a light lunch with salad for four, or this will serve eight as a starter.

These are good for a light lunch with salad for four, or this will serve eight as a starter.

25 minutes - 30 minutes

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