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Select tomatoes that have shiny red-colored skin. They should be firm with an aroma similar to the tomato plant. Avoid tomatoes with blemishes and those that have dull, dark red skin, which indicates they are overripe.

Overripe tomatoes can be chopped up with a little garlic added, boiled for three minutes in the microwave, and stored in the freezer.

Enjoy our selection of tomato recipes to bring summer freshness into your kitchen. We have a nice variety of tomato recipes, which offer new ways to prepare your fresh tomatoes. Appetizer recipes to recipes for Fried Green Tomatoes are gathered in this collection.

Storing tomatoes in the refrigerator causes them to lose their flavor and their texture becomes mushy or mealy. Store out of the sunlight in cool temps, above 50 degrees.

Freeze whole or quartered tomatoes without removing the skins. Take out frozen tomatoes as needed and run water over them. The skins should peel off easily after the tomatoes have been frozen.

Speed up ripening of under-ripe tomatoes by placing them in a brown paper bag and storing them overnight in a dark area.

To quick peel one or two tomatoes, cut them in half and place face down on a microwave safe plate. Microwave for 5 minutes and the skins should peel off easily.

Firm up ripe tomatoes by placing them in a bowl of cold salt water and leaving them sit overnight.

When grape or cherry tomatoes start to get wrinkled because they are becoming too mature, roast them instead of tossing them out. They are delicious in salads, on sandwiches, or as a side on their own.