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Heirloom Tomato Sandwich: The Mayo-and-Salt Summer Classic
Lunch

Heirloom Tomato Sandwich: The Mayo-and-Salt Summer Classic

Rachel SummersJuly 28, 2026

The Southern American summer lunch – peak heirloom tomatoes sliced thick, slathered between two slices of soft white bread with mayonnaise and flaky salt. Five ingredients, five minutes, and impossibly good when the tomatoes are right.

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Late-Summer Tomato Tart with Caramelized Onion
Lunch

Late-Summer Tomato Tart with Caramelized Onion

Rachel SummersPublished: September 2, 2025 · Updated: June 3, 2026

Late-summer tomato pissaladiere with deeply caramelized onions, anchovies, and olives on a buttery shortcrust. The Provencal Mediterranean tart that defines September.

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Caprese with Heirloom Tomatoes: The Italian Salad That Only Works in July
Dinner

Caprese with Heirloom Tomatoes: The Italian Salad That Only Works in July

Rachel SummersPublished: July 27, 2025 · Updated: May 21, 2026

The Capri-island Italian classic that depends entirely on ingredient quality – peak-season heirloom tomatoes, fresh buffalo mozzarella, basil, good olive oil, flaky salt.

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