Tomatoes are one of my favorite ingredients, both to eat fresh and to cook with. This amazingly versatile fruit varies in color as well as flavor profile, all while contributing to your five-a-day.

Purchase firm tomatoes that have a slight give, though they shouldn’t be too soft or feel like a water balloon about to burst. Look for undamaged varieties without any deep cracks; small bruises can ...

We're settling the debate on how to store tomatoes so they're perfectly ripe, red and flavorful While we’d love to be able to stop by the grocery store on a daily basis, picking up ripe, fresh produce ...