We've definitely sung our praise of many fruits and vegetables that come into season during the summer -- waxing poetic on peaches and blueberries -- but when we say that tomatoes are THE fruit for us, our favorite harvest of of the year, we mean it.

Tomatoes are where it's at. They add a burst of sweetness to many of our favorite savory dishes and round out even the simplest of recipes. Check out our favorite recipes in the slideshow below.

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  • Cherry Tomato Tart With Basil

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/cherry-tomato-tart-with-b_n_1058286.html" target="_hplink">Cherry Tomato Tart with Basil recipe</a></strong> Not only is this tart beautiful, but it's delicious and simple too.

  • Grilled Halibut With Smashed Fingerlings And Tomato Butter

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/grilled-halibut-with-smas_n_1058448.html" target="_hplink">Grilled Halibut with Smashed Fingerlings and Tomato Butter recipe</a></strong> The cherry tomatoes that top this fish are cooked in tarragon-infused brown butter -- until they burst with juice.

  • Spaghettini With Tomatoes, Anchovies And Almonds

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/spaghettini-with-tomatoes_n_1059531.html" target="_hplink">Spaghettini with Tomatoes, Anchovies and Almonds recipe</a></strong> This pasta dish calls for a no-cook tomato and basil sauce, and gives it a little bit of texture with the addition of almonds.

  • Fresh Tomato Bloody Marys

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/fresh-tomato-bloody-marys_n_1058397.html" target="_hplink">Fresh Tomato Bloody Marys recipe</a></strong> You've never tasted a bloody mary this refreshing. It's made with fresh tomatoes, lemon zest and chiles.

  • Tomato Tartlets

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/tomato-tartlets_n_1058757.html" target="_hplink">Tomato Tartlets recipe</a></strong> This tart showcases the sweet flavor of fresh summer tomatoes. Served atop of puff pasty with a ricotta filling, cherry tomatoes really shine.

  • Grilled Tomato-And-Scallion Salad

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/grilled-tomato-and-scalli_n_1058471.html" target="_hplink">Grilled Tomato-and-Scallion Salad recipe</a></strong> This is a simple salad made with grilled tomatoes and scallions, topped with lime and crumbled cheese.

  • Harissa Chicken With Green-Chile-And-Tomato Salad

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/harissa-chicken-with-gree_n_1058484.html" target="_hplink">Harissa Chicken with Green-Chile-and-Tomato Salad recipe</a></strong> Cherry tomatoes add a little fresh relief to this charred and spicy chicken dish.

  • Tomato & Fennel Salad

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/tomato--fennel-salad_n_1061565.html" target="_hplink">Tomato & Fennel Salad recipe</a></strong> It's hard to beat the flavor of heirloom tomatoes, which is why they work best in a simple salad.

  • Eggs Baked In Roasted Tomato Sauce

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/eggs-baked-in-roasted-tom_n_1058377.html" target="_hplink">Eggs Baked in Roasted Tomato Sauce recipe</a></strong> Eggs cooked in tomato sauce makes for a hearty and rich breakfast.

  • Chilled Tomato Soup With Tarragon Crème Fraîche

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/chilled-tomato-soup-with-_n_1058309.html" target="_hplink">Chilled Tomato Soup with Tarragon Crème Fraîche recipe</a></strong> Tomato paste is added to this fresh tomato soup to enhance the flavors of this fruit. Topped with a tarragon crème fraîche, it makes a perfect light summer meal.

  • Fresh Herb-And-Tomato Salsa With Smoked Cheese

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/fresh-herb-and-tomato-sal_n_1058396.html" target="_hplink">Fresh Herb-and-Tomato Salsa with Smoked Cheese recipe</a></strong> This tomato salsa uses basil, chives and cilantro for added freshness.

  • Tomato, Cucumber And Sweet Onion Salad With Cumin Salt

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/tomato-cucumber-and-swee_n_1058754.html" target="_hplink">Tomato, Cucumber and Sweet Onion Salad with Cumin Salt recipe</a></strong> For a simple summer salad, this is a great recipe to turn to.

  • Tomato, Prosciutto and Gruyère Sandwiches

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/tomato-prosciutto-and-gr_n_1058755.html" target="_hplink">Tomato, Prosciutto and Gruyère Sandwiches recipe</a></strong> This is no ordinary sandwich. It's topped with gruyere cheese and sprinkled with white wine and kirsch.

  • Pan-Roasted Salmon-And-Bread Salad

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/pan-roasted-salmon-and-br_n_1058597.html" target="_hplink">Pan-Roasted Salmon-and-Bread Salad recipe</a></strong> This is an inventive way to serve salmon -- and it's very nicely paired with crispy bread and roasted tomatoes.

  • Summer Farro Salad

    <strong>Get the<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/summer-farro-salad_n_1058727.html" target="_hplink"> Summer Farro Salad recipe</a></strong> Farro is an ancient Italian grain that has a welcome nutty flavor -- if you can't find it, feel free to swap for any pasta or grain you prefer.

  • Sangrita Soup

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/sangrita-soup_n_1058664.html" target="_hplink">Sangrita Soup recipe</a></strong> This sangrita soup is a cross between a traditional Spanish gazpacho and a Mexican tequila chaser. It's made with tomatoes, orange juice, lime juice and chile.

  • Spicy Green Papaya Salad

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/spicy-green-papaya-salad_n_1058711.html" target="_hplink">Spicy Green Papaya Salad recipe</a></strong> Tart green papaya makes up this coleslaw style side salad. It's spicy due to the Thai chiles and refreshing thanks to the tomatoes.

  • Summer-Vegetable Casserole

    <strong>Get the<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/summer-vegetable-casserol_n_1058728.html" target="_hplink"> Summer-Vegetable Casserole recipe</a></strong> Aside from the few tablespoons of Parmigiano-Reggiano, this dish is made up solely of summer vegetables -- it's fragrant, fresh and satisfying.

  • Eggplant Relish

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/eggplant-relish_n_1058376.html" target="_hplink">Eggplant Relish recipe</a></strong> Eggplant relish makes a great accompaniment for fish, chicken or even steak.

  • Braised Greens With Tomatoes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/braised-greens-with-tomat_n_1059186.html" target="_hplink">Braised Greens with Tomatoes recipe</a></strong> Braising hearty greens makes them nice and tender. For this recipe you can use chard, mustard greens or kale.

  • Pesto And Salami Wrapped Tomatoes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/pesto-and-salami-wrapped-_n_1059535.html" target="_hplink">Pesto and Salami Wrapped Tomatoes recipe</a></strong> This simple recipe is a great option for a quick snack for an impromptu gathering. If you already have pesto on hand, all you have left to do is simple assembly.

  • Grilled Eggplant & Tomato Stacks

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/grilled-eggplant--tomato_n_1062182.html" target="_hplink">Grilled Eggplant & Tomato Stacks recipe</a></strong> This recipe calls for grilled eggplant and fresh tomatoes. If you like the smoky flavor of the grill, feel free to cook the tomatoes this way too.

  • Linguine With Tomatoes, Baby Zucchini And Herbs

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/linguine-with-tomatoes-b_n_1058530.html" target="_hplink">Linguine with Tomatoes, Baby Zucchini and Herbs recipe</a></strong> Tomatoes, baby zucchini and basil makes this pasta a great summer evening meal.

  • Tomato Gratin

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/tomato-gratin_n_1061579.html" target="_hplink">Tomato Gratin recipe</a></strong> This dish highlights the natural flavors of the tomato and adds just the right amount of cheese and butter to accent it.

  • Garden Tomato Sauce

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/garden-tomato-sauce-_n_1062167.html" target="_hplink">Garden Tomato Sauce recipe</a></strong> The only time tomato sauce actual tastes like tomatoes is when it's made from fresh, in-season ones.

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