Do you have lots of tomatoes on the vine and don’t know what to do with them? I have over 100 Ways to Use Home Grown Tomatoes. This list consists of everything from soups to salads, main dishes and breakfast ideas, side dishes and even appetizers!

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For those of you who have a garden, you are probably always looking for Ways To Use Home Grown Tomatoes. I thought I would put together a compilation of creative ways you can use that fresh garden produce without so much of it going to waste. More than half of these recipes actually use fresh tomatoes.

I’ve included other recipes because you can easily dice or crush fresh tomatoes to replace the canned or stewed tomatoes in a recipe. Fresh tomatoes usually work very well in soup and chili recipes that call for canned whole tomatoes. You may have to crush or finely dice the tomatoes to get about the same consistency, but almost all of the time the texture will be just as nice if not even better than using canned tomatoes.

Fresh tomatoes will also work fine as a replacement for a can of diced tomatoes and green chilies if you dice up about 1 1/2 cups tomatoes and add about 1/4 cup of diced green chilies for every can you are substituting. You can have almost the same result–yet use up more of those tomatoes that are coming out your ears!

You can also use fresh tomatoes in place of Italian stewed tomatoes. Just add about 1/4 teaspoon of Italian seasoning or 1/8 teaspoon each of basil and oregano. To replace stewed tomatoes, add about 1-2 tablespoons each of chopped onion and celery, as desired.

I have to admit, tomatoes are one of my favorite foods. I’m always finding ways I can add them to recipes. I don’t currently have a garden, but these are some great Ways to Use Home Grown Tomatoes. If you have an abundance of tomatoes you purchased at the store and don’t want them to go bad, check out some of these tasty dishes and consider trying out a few.

Obviously, some of the recipes will use up a whole lot more tomatoes than other recipes, but if you are tired of your regular go-to recipes, consider making a few from my collection. Regardless, I think these delicious tomato recipes will provide some fresh inspiration if you need it.

WAYS TO USE HOME GROWN TOMATOES

Appetizers

Avocado Black Bean Dip (Here you will have to add about 1/2 cup diced green chilies)

Bacon Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Cheesy Bean Dip

Chunky Homemade Guacamole

Homemade Pico de Gallo

Easy Homemade Salsa

Easy Marinara Sauce

Espinaca Dip (Here you will have to add 1/4 cup diced green chilies)

Jalapeno Cheddar Roll Ups (Here you will have to add 1/4 cup diced green chilies)

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer

Nacho Cheese Dip (You will need to add 1/4 cup diced green chilies)

Pioneer Woman’s Restaurant-Style Salsa

Razorback Layered Dip (Here you will have to add about 1/4 cup diced green chilies)

Spicy Guacamole

Tex-Mex Black Bean Dip (You will have to add 1/4 cup diced green chilies)

Beef

Burrito Bake

Chili Pie with Cheddar Cornbread Crust

Frito Pie (Here you will have to add 1/2 cup diced green chilies)

Hungarian Goulash (Here you will have to crush or dice the tomatoes up very small.)

Slow Cooked Pepper Steak

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Super Sloppy Joes (Here you will have to crush the tomatoes, or dice very fine)

Swiss Steak

Taco Lasagna (Here you will have to add about a quarter cup of diced green chilies)

Tijuana Torte (You will need to add 1/4 cup diced green chilies)

Breakfast

Caramelized Onion and Tomato Tart Au Gratin

Caramelized Onion, Zucchini, Tomato and Mushroom Tart

Gluten Free Veggie Breakfast Casserole

Green Chili Cheese Casserole

Heirloom Tomato Tarts

Veggie Breakfast Burritos

Veggie and Potato Breakfast Burritos

Chicken & Turkey

Baked Chicken Bruschetta

Baked Italian Chicken and Potatoes with Herb Vinaigrette

Baked Turkey and Rice with Black Beans (Here you will have to add 1/4 cup diced green chilies)

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Provençal

King Ranch Chicken (You will have to add 1/2 cup diced green chilies)

Roasted Chicken with Vegetables

Roasted Lemon Chicken with Potatoes and Tomatoes

Pasta

Baked Pizza Pasta (Here you will have to crush the tomatoes or dice tomatoes very fine)

Baked Ravioli (Here you will have to crush or dice very fine, part of the tomatoes)

Cheesy Tortellini with Veggies (Here you will have to crush or dice very fine the fresh tomatoes)

Chicken Spaghetti (Here you will have to add 1/4 cup diced green chilies)

Creamy Avocado and Tomato Pasta

Creamy Avocado Pasta with Roasted Veggies

Garden Vegetable Pasta Bake

Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs

Mostaccioli Supper

Mexican Lasagna

My Favorite Lasagna (Here you will have to add 1/4 cup diced green chilies)

Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken Pasta (You can add 1/4 cup diced green chilies, if desired)

Spaghetti and Meatballs in Pepperoni Sauce

Pork

Ranch Pork Chops (Here you will have to add 1/4 cup diced green chilies)

Salads

Antipasto Salad

Bruschetta Pasta Salad

Chicken Fajita Salad

Cinco de Mayo Taco Salad

Columbia Restaurant’s “1905” Salad

Fabulous Chef Salad

Farmer’s Market Pasta Salad

Garden Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken and Bacon

Greek Salad Wraps

Greek Tomato Salad

Olive Garden Salad Dressing Copycat Recipe

24-Hour Layered Salad

Marinated Greek Salad

Marinated Squash and Tomato Salad

Marinated Veggie Salad

Mediterranean Salad

Mexican Bean Taco Salad

Mexican Taco Salad

Ranch BLT Pasta Salad

Roasted Zucchini Salad

Simple Tossed Salad

Southwestern Chopped Salad with Cilantro Dressing

Spinach and Bacon Salad with Lemon Pepper Dill Dressing

Steak Fajita Salad with Avocado Cilantro Dressing

Best Ever Greek Salad

Tomato Avocado Mozzarella Salad

Trio Antipasto Salad

Side Dishes

Cherry Tomato Cobbler

Down Home Succotash

Escalloped Tomatoes

Fresh Summer Veggie Bake

Italian Zucchini

Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash

Scalloped Tomatoes

Skinny Roasted Vine-Ripe Tomatoes

Slow Roasted Summer Vegetables

Spaghetti Squash Parmesan (Here you will have to crush the tomatoes or dice up very fine)

Zucchini and Tomato Parmesan Casserole

Soups

Cabbage Roll Soup

Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Chili Con Carne

Crockpot Brisket Stew

Deer Chili (Here you will have to add about a quarter cup of diced green chilies to replace those in the canned tomatoes)

15 Bean Soup with Veggies

Firehouse Sausage Chili (You will need to add 1/4 cup diced green chilies)

Herbed Beef Stew

La Madeleine’s Tomato-Basil Soup

Leftover Crockpot Roast Beef Stew

Lentil Artichoke Stew

Pepperoni Pizza Chili

Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Sausage, Kale and Bean Soup

Slow Cooker Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable Soup

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Chipotle Chili

Slow Cooker Chili with Black Beans and Corn

Taco Soup (You will need to add 1/4 cup diced green chilies)

Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup

Vegan Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Vegan Roasted Tomato Basil Vegetable Soup

Vegan Roasted Tomato Soup

Vegan Tuscan Kale and White Bean Soup