One of my favorite late summer treats is a fresh tomato right out of the garden. Add in a little mozzarella cheese, and some fresh basil, and you have the ultimate combination.
I like to stack them all together for a midsummer version of an appetizer or salad. It can even be a mid afternoon snack. I simply slice up a tomato or two, layer in some fresh mozzarella, and and add a few basil leaves to top it all off.
The combination is fabulous!

I can’t get enough fresh tomatoes this time of year. They taste like sunshine straight from the garden. …read more

I have tomatoes and watermelon both growing in my garden. I can’t wait to give this recipe from LiveStrong.com a try with some of my fresh from the garden heirloom tomatoes. I have several varieties and colors growing, I think they would make a fun and interesting salad.
I love cilantro, pair it with the sunny tomato flavor, and the sweet flavor of watermelon, and it’s sure to be a hit. This salad will make a wonderful side dish to a meal made on the grill, and you don’t have to cook anything. Throw it together at the last minute and …read more

Here’s another delicious recipe for you from the Food Network’s Michael Symon and Pilsner Urquell. I can’t wait to give this recipe a try this summer with some fresh tomatoes from my garden. I’m sure it will taste like pure sunshine, yum!
I have the onion, dill and mint growing in my kitchen garden too. I love it during the summer when I can step right outside my front door to have fresh ingredients to prepare a meal.

Tomato Salad with Red Onion, Dill and Feta – Summer Recipe
1 pound heirloom tomatoes (use an assortment of shapes, sizes and colors)
1 red pepper, …read more