Great Serving Ideas Simmer peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes with herbs and other flavorings for about one-half hour, until the mixture thickens. Serve this fresh tomato sauce over baked potatoes or other cooked vegetables. Turn fresh tomatoes into cool gazpacho - a spicy chilled soup brimming with other fresh vegetables like cucumbers, green peppers, and onions. It's a zesty first course or refreshing lunch. Carefully remove tops from large tomatoes and gently scoop out flesh.
Broiled tomatoes are a great accompaniment to meats.
Cut in half, top with grated cheese or bread crumbs and broil until warm and bubbly. Place tomato halves, cut side up, in a greased baking dish. Top with a mixture of cooked fresh spinach, minced onion, seasonings and bread crumbs, then bake until thoroughly heated, about 15 minutes. Combine tomatoes with cream cheese and mayonnaise in the blender or food processor, flavor with fresh lemon or lime juice and serve as a special party dip for fresh vegetables.