One of my earliest memories is creating my first garden, with permission, to grow lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Today, I’m limited on space and don’t have the opportunity to grow my own tomatoes. However, it doesn’t stop me from appreciating and incorporating tomatoes into my diet often. The following post is an homage to the humble, flavorful tomato. There is no way I would be able to complete a full compendium on the tomato, different varieties, or recipes featuring or including this fruit heavily.  Yes, tomatoes are a fruit, not a vegetable. There’s a court case and decision that is behind the reason tomatoes are often referred to as a vegetable for the food industry. However, that is a post for another day. As the temperatures rise and summer soon approaches, I wanted to focus on some quality recipe ideas featuring tomatoes. Think beyond tomato pasta or adding tomato to chicken to create a delicious meal. Although these are both wonderful ideas for using tomatoes , and some...