Say it with me: Summer tomatoes are HERE.

Heat waves?

Sweating through our clothes whenever we step outside?

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Say it with me: Summer tomatoes are HERE.

Bounties of summer’s best produce and ingredients on display everywhere we look?

Check, check, check.

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A plate of pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, basil leaves, and black pepper. Spoons and chili flakes are on the side

Plates with rice, leafy greens, cilantro salad, and marinated beef arranged for lettuce wraps. A fresh, appetizing meal setting

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A glass of refreshing lemonade with ice and a lemon slice garnish, next to a bowl of lemon slices and sprigs of lavender in the background

Close-up of a bowl of baba ganoush garnished with pine nuts, parsley, and olive oil, surrounded by pita bread slices, cucumber sticks, and red chili peppers

Cheesecake bars topped with fresh strawberry slices and blueberry filling, arranged in rows on a white surface. Blueberries are scattered around

Grilled cod with green herbs

A freshly-baked blueberry dessert in a round pan with a slice missing, topped with powdered sugar. Flowers and a striped cloth are partially visible

Fresh spring rolls with vegetables and herbs, served with dipping sauces and lime wedges on a wooden board

A spicy cocktail garnished with a lime wedge and a chili-coated popsicle in a glass with a chili rim

A skillet filled with fish in a creamy tomato-basil sauce with beans and a spatula

Pan of glazed cinnamon rolls with almond slices next to a serving of a cinnamon roll on a small plate and dark-colored napkin, with two forks beside it

A plate of scallops topped with black pepper, served with corn, cherry tomatoes, and chives. A fork is placed on the plate

A plate of salad with roasted vegetables, leafy greens, chickpeas, and a creamy dressing on the side. A fork is placed on the plate

Waffles topped with sliced strawberries and dollops of whipped cream are arranged on a plate, showcasing a delicious and colorful breakfast or dessert option

A cheeseburger with lettuce on a sesame seed bun, served on a white plate with a side of French fries

Three white bowls with rice, black beans, corn, sliced avocado, lettuce, and diced tomatoes, garnished with lime wedges and cilantro, next to two forks

A pot of creamy pasta with herbs and greens, topped with freshly cracked black pepper and garnished with basil and thyme

A hand holding a sandwich filled with egg salad. Other eggs and greenery are visible in the background

A bowl of tomato and bread salad with chickpeas and herbs, placed next to lemon wedges, a wooden spoon, a cloth napkin, a plate, and glass jars with drinks

A skillet containing a dish of baked eggs with halved cherry tomatoes in a rich, red sauce. No people are in the image

Two glasses of fruity cocktails with lemon and strawberry slices, garnished with thyme, on a white tray. Purple flowers in the background

A bowl of zucchini stir-fry garnished with parsley and a side of a fork on a dark surface

Freshly baked peach tart with sliced apricot halves arranged in a circular pattern, surrounded by whole peaches and nuts on a marble countertop

Loaf of zucchini bread on a cooling rack with a bowl of shredded zucchini beside it