tomatoes

This simple homemade Niçoise Salad is a lively mix of fresh tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, radishes and cool cucumber, spruced up with hard-boiled eggs, tuna, salty anchovies and a simple herby dressing. True to tradition, you’ll find no green beans nor potatoes in this authentic recipe! It’s a refreshingly crisp and crunchy salad that’s ideal for your next BBQ or to pop into your lunchbox.

It’s eggplant season and that means this Provencal Eggplant Tomato Gratin is on repeat in my kitchen. This typical southern French recipe includes tender slices of eggplants layered with chunky tomato sauce, plenty of cheese and spiked with Herbs de Provence. This is a fuss-free recipe that makes a great side or a perfect vegetarian dinner.

Here’s a refreshing summer twist on the classic French lentil salad! It features earthy Puy lentils mingling with juicy tomatoes and crisp cucumbers, all brought to life with loads of fresh herbs and a zippy dressing with red onions. This vibrant, satisfying, and wholesome salad is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re heading to a barbecue, potluck, or simply enjoying an everyday lunch at home.

This French-style rice and tuna salad offers delightful Mediterranean flavors and is a beloved childhood favorite of mine, as well as a staple in French home cooking. This vibrant mix includes rice, tender tuna chunks, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, crisp bell peppers and fresh herbs. It’s a refreshing yet filling salad, perfect for serving at a luncheon, as a side dish for a barbecue, or packed for a picnic or potluck.

Tomato season is in full swing! So to make the most of this delicious time of year, I gathered my favorite French tomato recipes from the blog all in one place, to help you enjoy tomatoes! From the classic French Ratatouille to a Mustard Tomato tart (very popular recipe on the blog!) or a Fresh Tomato Velouté soup, I hope these recipes will give you some inspiration to get in the kitchen and make the most of ripe, juicy, sweet tomatoes.

While its name sounds Italian, Piemontaise Salad is in fact a very iconic French bistro fare. This potato salad features tangy cornichons, parisian ham, Gruyère cheese, eggs and tomatoes all tossed in a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing. This easy salad is utterly delicious and satisfying, and perfect for a quick weekday lunch or as a starter for weekend entertaining. There is no doubt why the French love it so much!

A popular Creole dish, this Sausage Rougail is a tasty stew of smoked sausages with fresh ginger, onions, tomatoes, herbs and hot peppers. It yields delicious smokiness combined with spicy flavors, with all the comfort of a warming, saucy dish. A one-pot, easy family meal that’s on the table in 40 minutes, and always pleases!

Known as “Tomates Farcies”, these French-style Stuffed Tomatoes are the perfect addition to any Summer table – and a personal childhood favorite of mine. This typical Provençal recipe calls for stuffing tomatoes with beef, bread, cheese and Herbs de Provence, and roasting them on a bed of rice until tender and slightly charred on top. Naturally, this dish is best made at the peak of tomato season, when they are juicy, sweet and full of flavor.

Inspired by the Mediterranean tradition of bread and tomato salads, this Heirloom Tomato Bread Salad is made of perfectly ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, a tangy vinaigrette, and crunchy bread croutons. It is both refreshing and satisfying, with a great mix of soft and crunchy textures. An easy salad best made when tomatoes are in season.

Ratatouille is a French Provencal stew of ripe Summer vegetables (tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini and bell peppers) cooked together slowly until creamy soft. An uncomplicated recipe, making a good ratatouille does require a bit of time. Make this stovetop recipe on a weekend to enjoy it throughout the week… because a ratatouille tastes even better reheated!