What Does "Heirloom" Mean?

Seeds passed from generation to generation.

Herbed Heirloom Tomato Salad

Proving the importance of good lineage.

On Tomatoes and Wine

Slice ’em if you’ve got ’em.

Open-Faced Toasted Tomato Sandwich

Quick to make and quicker to disappear.

Heirloom Tomato–Basil Pasta with Olives and Feta

A fresh, simple pasta that requires minimum fuss but offers maximum flavor.

Buttermilk Chicken with Peach-Tomato Salsa

Perfect for a cookout.

Dispatch from Terra Madre

Our food editor reports from Slow Food’s global get-together.

Egg-White Frittata with Shrimp, Tomato, and Spinach

Simple, delicious, impressive egg dish that’s great to make ahead of time.

Does Refrigerating Tomatoes Ruin Their Flavor?

Cold storage messes with enzymes.

BLT Salad

Chop up the classic sandwich— the only thing missing is the mayo.

Ersatz Papalote Salsa

Better than the best.

From Tub to Mouth

This week’s mission: premade spreadable cheesecake filling and high-end mass-market soups.

Meal Kits: From Good to Worse

This week’s mission: Just add chicken to two different premade dinners.

Beet Greens and Feta Pasta

Finally, a way to use those beetroot tops.

Baked Radicchio and Mozzarella Pasta

This is a dish that converts radicchio-haters, softening the green’s bitterness by baking it with a cream sauce.