Heirloom Tomato

Lamb shoulder: not just for braising! For this grilled lamb recipe, separating the shoulder into a few smaller-size pieces before marinating makes it less unwieldy on the grill and allows you to monitor the internal temperature more easily.

This simple dish of fresh smashed avocado, ripe heirloom tomato, and perfectly poached eggs is finished delicately with fresh lemon juice, herbs, and sea salt.

This simple, healthy dish is a showstopper—it's a big colorful stack of summer flavors.

Top a baked pizza crust with garlicky spinach pesto and raw sliced heirloom tomatoes for a wonderfully fresh summer dinner.

This salad looks great using mixed color and sized tomatoes. The simple feta dressing keeps well for up to two weeks in a jar in the refrigerator. Dress the salad just before serving.

This psychedelic Mediterranean-inspired salad marries bright, fresh ingredients with sweet, earthy roasted beets and perfectly cooked eggs. It tastes as good as it looks on the plate, and all the ingredients make for good snacks.

Make the most of ripe summer tomatoes by turning their juices into a dressing for this grilled bread and hanger steak salad.

To make this tomato-on bread revelation right this very minute, use a prepared flatbread like naan or pocketless pita.

Mix up your summer sides with this bright grain salad tossed in an Asian-inspired vinaigrette.

Ripe heirloom tomatoes and sharp cheddar cheese are a match made in heaven in this savory pie.

This juicy, crunchy salad-on-toast gets even more texture (and flavor) thanks to quickly fried capers and basil.

Tomatoes and peaches top fresh mozzarella and toasted brioche in this unbelievably easy (and flavorful) take on Caprese.

Let the flavors of perfect summer tomatoes shine on this simple-is-best toast.

No one will know this umami-packed creamy dressing is made with tofu; they'll just think it's delicious.

David Chang's buttermilk dressing is our kind of ranch. Use the freshest beans possible: You want that tender snap.

Let colorful, sweet heirloom tomatoes shine in a simple side salad.

The flesh immediately surrounding the seeds is the most succulent part of any melon; if you haven't tried eating the crunchy seeds before, hold on to your hat.

"I spend most of late summer picking these veggies," Bemis says. "I have to get creative to keep up. The pesto makes this combo so refreshing."

Sweet fresh corn balances out peppery arugula. If you're short on time, canned or frozen (and thawed) corn will do the trick.

The flavor of the spiced pickled fennel really pops with the sweet tomatoes.