There are "those" tomatoes: the mealy, off-orange, off-tasting oversize orbs found in the produce aisle for much of the year. Then there are "real" tomatoes: the lovely hearts of backyard gardens and farmer's markets, delicious exemplars of plump perfection. And — at last — those real tomatoes are ripe for the picking (and preparing and cooking) right now.

The Recipes

Fresh Corn and Tomato Soup Recipe

Greek Tomato Tart Recipe

Green-Tomato BLT Recipe

Heirloom-Tomato Salad Recipe

Mashed Tomato Potatoes Recipe

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

Roasted Cherry Tomato and Ricotta Pasta Salad Recipe

Roasted Tomatoes with Shrimp and Feta Recipe

Tomato, Mushroom, and Mozzarella Pizza Recipe

Tomato and Shallot Salad Recipe