This little Spanish number is a modern take on jambalaya with chorizo, prawns and sliced red peppers studded through quinoa instead of rice

Sweet tomatoes and succulent lamb are the stars of this easy stir-fry recipe, which includes a homemade stir-fry sauce that's sure to please your taste buds

This recipe combines two of our favourite things - the flavours of cheesy, meaty pizza, and comforting macaroni pasta. This delicious fusion makes a brilliant family dinner for kids and adults alike.

This hearty roasted tomato soup is brilliant served topped with crispy prosciutto and creamy bocconcini cheese for a flavour-packed family winter dinner dish.

This fresh yet flavoursome tuna and chilli pasta is quick and easy to make, making this the perfect midweek family meal

This classic Italian minestrone soup recipe is a warming, economical meal for chilly winter nights. Serve with plenty of crusty bread and parmesan cheese

Cherry tomato salsa stuffed into lamb racks makes for a delectable treat. This recipe not only saves you time but also money!

Croissants are transformed into a delicious savoury, cheesy bread and butter pudding recipe that's dotted with antipasto goodies

An easy dish when on a tight budget which can also guarantee to be filling meal.

This delicious Italian-style prosciutto and tomato flatbread pizza is wonderfully indulgent, but is easy enough to enough as a quick weeknight dinner. The whole family will love tucking into this one.

Curious Croppers provided Luca Villari with the most amazing tomato varieties for this salad. He's used a mixture of ‘Spanish Red’, ‘Orange Blossom’, ‘White Doris’ and ‘Little Miss Sunshine’. If you ever get the chance to visit the Clevedon Farmers’ Market, stop by their stall and sample their fantastic selection of tomatoes; they also supply restaurants and Farro Fresh.

Bright, colourful, tasty tomatoes with a lush white bean puree. Whip this up for your dinner party guests or as a light lunch. It's ideal for diabetics.

Looking for delicious and easy snack ideas? Whip up a batch of this tasty (and healthy!) chia and tomato guacamole with sumac crisps!

A fresh tomato and cheesy filling will have your cravings satisfied in moments!

A dish that is filled with different flavours of your favourite herbs, you can't go wrong with spaghetti bolognese

Hearty doesn't mean boring! Delicious Indian-style tomatoes and eggs - a tasty, wholesome start to your morning. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

Add a bit of spice to your food.

A simple and scrumptious dish that can be made in minutes!

This dish is made special by the rice cooked with tomato pulp and butter – it’s tangy and refreshing, and much more interesting than just plain rice.

This tart is fun to make and simply gorgeous to eat!

These make the most delectable side dish. Lovely big beefsteak tomatoes are perfect. Try these for breakfast or alongside some lamb chops.

This recipe sings with flavour! Get your hands on as many tomatoes of different varieties, shapes, sizes and colours that you can – just make sure they’re all top-quality tomatoes.

An incredibly easy pasta bake that the kids will love.

Someone I know intimately will not eat anchovies. However, they are a must in certain recipes, adding balance and saltiness like no other ingredient, so I’ve put extraordinary effort into concealing them in the past. On this particular occasion, though, I decided they were too important to hide and so laid them out in their little salted glory for all to see. Well, lo and behold, the person in question got home famished, stuffed in a piece of tart left over from this photoshoot and exclaimed it was one of the most delicious versions he’d tried in a long time. What? I’ve baked this tart a squillion times before, but apparently the proud little anchovies make all the difference.

Balsamic-glazed chicken is served with rocket, tomatoes and spaghetti for a family meal that's easy on the wallet

Whip up this tasty Moroccan rice dish in less than half an hour and for less than $5!

Pumpkin, zucchini and feta muffins fit snugly into a school lunchbox served with a sandwich quarter, fruit and crackers.

Lamb meatballs make the ideal lunchbox addition served alongside vege crudite and pita bread.

Serve this dish family style in a big bowl with the nuts, chorizo, tomatoes and rocket gently tossed through ribbons of spaghetti.

Witlof (or endive) has a crisp texture and a slightly bitter flavour that works beautifully with earthy lentils and a little blue cheese in this fresh salad

Super satisfying macaroni and cheese with a fresh twist of tomato and basil.

All the goodness of a shepherd's pie in a handy individual serve that equals $4 per person.

A satisfying one-pot with chorizo, tomatoes, chickpeas and kumara for just $3.42 per serve

For me, this recipe brings back childhood memories of our family holidays at Whangamata. Simple ingredients from your holiday-home pantry and freshly gathered seafood make for delicious fritters. These are scrumptious served between two pieces of fresh white bread, on their own or with salad.

Halfway between a jam and a chutney, I’ve been making this tomato and currant brew for years and it goes so well with a grilled cheese sandwich that I often call it dinner! While tomatoes are cheap and at their best, why not make a few jars for yourself and some to give to friends – they’ll thank you once they’ve tried it.

There are many stories about the origin of this eggplant dish. The one I prefer to believe is that the priests, in their long eggplant-purple robes, fainted with pleasure after eating these garlic and olive oil-infused baked eggplants. I can relate – this dish is definitely swoon material!

This dish takes advantage of summer’s bounty of tomatoes, courgettes, capsicums and eggplants. My dad makes a mean ratatouille, and he’s taught Mum and I that exact quantities aren’t essential. The trick is to take your time sautéing each ingredient and layering them to bake.

This chilled soup is a great “wake up” for the taste buds and ever so refreshing on a hot summer’s day. I tried this recipe at one of the small pintxos (tapas) bars in Spain’s San Sebastian and it turned me into a gazpacho fan – so cooling and light for lunch or supper.

‘Tis the season for eggplants! Turn them into these ideal “burgers”, which will satisfy everyone at the party this summer, not just vegetarians. These are a flavour explosion, pure and simple.

A whole side of salmon makes a great Christmas treat.

Deliciously flavoursome rigatoni with arrabbiata and chorizo saucemakes the perfect dinner and day-after lunch. A classic flavour combination the whole family will love.

This recipe transforms sausages into delicious meat patties.

Serve up Poderi Crisci's seafood full salad and wow your long lunch guests. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Antonio Crisci of Poderi Crisci shares his eggplant recipe for the perfect Italian long lunch. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Timpano is a complicated dish but this is an easier version shared by Poderi Crisci restaurant and vineyard for you to enjoy with family and friends. Recipe by Luca Villari & Antonio Crisci. Photography by Todd Eyre.

These are a wonderful treat for a party – small enough to pop in one’s mouth but substantial enough to be filling after a few. Photography by Todd Eyre.

This dish of dark puy lentils with glistening strings of roasted red tomatoes will make your summer plates picture perfect. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

Also called salsa fresca, this is an uncooked salad traditionally made with fresh tomatoes and almost always with coriander for flavour and fragrance. Photography by Jani Shepherd / Gatherum Collectif.

We’re blessed in New Zealand with relatively easy access to wonderful seafood. Any fish works well with this recipe but one with the skin on will really crisp up on the barbecue & add crunch. Easily grilled outdoors, teamed with super fresh leaves it makes a lovely lunch or a fresh summer evening meal.

The first fruit curry I tried was from one of Camellia Panjabi’s recipe books and it was a magical experience – not at all as odd as I thought it would be. This is my version and it’s a stand out if you’re looking to expand your repertoire of vegetarian meals.

Full of flavour, this pork sausage pizza is straight out of Al Volo pizzeria's wood fired oven. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Al Volo pizzeria's Neapolitan pizza sauce is very simple. Just use the best quality canned tomatoes you can find and salt. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Enjoy this tasty tomato, tofu and chilli pilaf for dinner tonight. It works perfectly as a side or on its own - a delicious vegetarian dish the whole family will love.

Quick, easy and tasty, this pasta salad is the perfect dish to whip up after work with no compromise on taste! This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

This recipe is a must have go to for speedy breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner – its versatility is unsurpassed. Free-range eggs, Puhoi Valley Half & Half, a scratching of good cheese, whatever vege you have on hand, some wholegrain bread and, presto – one beaut meal. Done.

Savoury breakfasts don't get much better than this! Gooey eggs, zesty tomatoes and delicious spices - a tasty AND healthy start to your morning! This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

Wake up and smell this delicious breakfast! Baked beans and tomato pots with rosemary sourdough crumble - full of filling, healthy ingredients to kick start your day. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

Vine-ripened truss tomatoes are perfect for a simple recipe like this for their brilliant colour, robust flavour and crisp, tangy flesh to stand out at their best. This salad is perfect for lunch or as a side at dinner.

This Mediterranean meatloaf makes a delicious flavoursome dish for the whole family. Serves best with roasted vegetables or a green leafy salad.

Fluffy quinoa comes to life with this herby zucchini and feta recipe. Toasted hazelnuts add crunch and heirloom tomatoes sweetness and flavour. A satisfying and healthy meal.

These fun bite size, Texi-mexi pizzas are great for kids to get a taste of Mexico or delicious nibbles for Mexican-themed parties!

These delicious muffins are a quick and easy snack, perfect for afternoon tea or to take on a picnic.

This fresh and tasty asparagus, tomato and goats cheese tart is perfect your your next brunch get-together! Easy to make and so delicious - your guests will be impressed!

These worm coffin rolls are perfect for this Halloween! Simple and delicious - these are perfect for the scariest night of the year!

Excess tomatoes? Use ripe summer tomatoes to make this delicious sauce that can be spread on pizza, used in pasta or as a meal base.

Healthy and wholesome flat breads with tomatoes and eggs - a delicious meal perfect for breakfast or brunch any day of the week!

This wholesome lentil and tomato bake is perfect for dinner this weekend. Hearty and delicious, this is a dish the whole family will love.

Get a taste of the sea with this seafood delight! These mini marinara pizzas are absolutely delicious, and the wholegrain dough gives them a crisp, crunchy base. This recipe is also suitable for diabetics.

Hearty and tomatoey mouthwatering pastry pizzas! Easy to prepare and quick to devour, these are the ultimate dinner for all the pizza lovers out there!

Flavoursome spiced tomato and onion with juicy and succulent grilled sausages - a wholesome and hearty meal perfect for dinner tonight!

Hearty, wholesome and full of mouthwatering flavour - this succulent pressure-cooked lamb in spicy tomato sauce ticks all the boxes! Enjoy for dinner tonight!

For a sophisticated take on the classic Sunday roast, why not indulge in this juicy and succulent slow roasted pork neck with garlic tomatoes - rich, hearty and so delicious!

Serve your family this deliciously hearty goulash tonight. Served with a flavoursome paprika cream, it's the ultimate Winter comfort food.

This wholesome mixed quinoa and tomato salad is loaded with heart healthy ingredients and mouthwatering flavours! Enjoy for dinner tonight!

This fresh tomato and preserved lemon salad is the perfect addition to your next family dinner or BBQ! Quick and simple, yet loaded with bags of flavour!

Impress your guests with these simple and delicious semi dried tomatoes! The perfect accompaniment at your next dinner party!

This tasty grilled mozzarella and salami piadina is perfect for a quick and easy dinner that doesn't skimp on flavour!

Everybody's favourite pasta sauce - bolognaise! This sauce is super nourishing, delicious, and a breeze to prepare!

Warm, hearty and utterly delicious, these lamb meatballs are simmered in the slow cooker to tender perfection in a fragrant spicy tomato sauce. Serve with warm pasta or mashed tomato for a delicious family dinner idea.

Excite your taste buds with this hearty sun-dried tomato and balsamic lamb stew.

These delicious mushroom and tomato tarts will be a definite crowd pleaser- easy to prepare and super tasty!

This tomato tart recipe looks so pretty fresh from the oven and makes a perfect lunch or supper. Use different shaped and coloured tomatoes for the full effect.

This tangy, refreshing gazpacho recipe can be spiced up with chilli or mellowed with more juice and a pinch of brown sugar. Once you have perfected your brew, it will become a summer lunch favourite.

Make your own pizzas - they're easy peasy.

This salad is bursting with flavour from the addition of chorizo sausage and chilli

This lamb dish has so many lovely flavours with herbs, tomato and a sprinkle of gremolata.

Easy to make and wonderfully tasty, these quiches are brilliant enjoyed hot out of the oven with a fresh side salad or as eaten cool as a tasty school lunchbox snack.

The unbeatable combination of antipasto veggies and salami atop a crispy, golden dough makes this pizza a dinner favourite!

Serve up this Mediterranean seafood dish for a hearty dinner. Roasted capsicum, tomato and olives are the perfect salty side to this whole snapper.

This flavoursome, chunky tomato chutney is wonderfully fruity and delicious served with meatloaf, roast lamb or beef, or spread over cheese and ham sandwiches.

Packed full of goodness, this delicious pasta bake is easy to make and will satisfy the whole family. Tuna, sundried tomatoes and macaroni are tossed together and baked with a creamy cheese sauce to create this flavoursome dish.

This simple and tasty salad goes so well with grilled or barbecued lamb or chicken. Swap your standard garden salad for this recipe.