To the botanist, tomatoes are a fruit, along with aubergines and peppers, but to us cooks they are a versatile vegetable. Tomatoes are perfect chopped into a salad or sliced and served with mozzarella and basil, or even under a poached egg for breakfast, with plenty of salt and pepper.
This tomato and kale salad is light and tasty, perfect for these long balmy summer evenings - when you get home from work, the last thing you feel like is spending ages in the kitchen. Serve it with a barbecued chicken breast or steak.
I have most dressings pre-made and waiting in the fridge - this makes the preparation even simpler. If you have a bumper crop of beans, this almond and honey dressing is great drizzled on, with a sprinkle of nuts. An abundance of other produce can be tossed into this salad - it's very versatile.
I love a good tomato tart and this one is particularly light and fresh. It is easy to whip up with just a few ingredients and perfect for a picnic, or served with a fresh salad for lunch under the umbrella at home.