Garden Recipes
Seasonal recipes shaped by what is actually coming out of the garden.
This is where a glut of tomatoes, a basket of peppers or more fruit than we can eat fresh becomes something useful at the table. The green tomato recipes below are measured ideas to try, with clear methods and storage guidance. They are offered as inspiration for home cooking, without claiming they have all been cooked in my kitchen.
Explore the complete From Garden to Kitchen guide for harvesting, curing, storing, preserving and learning from each season.
Roasted Green Tomato Soup
Roasted green tomatoes make a warming soup with onion, garlic and potato. Serves four.
Roasted Green Tomato Pasta Sauce
Roasting mellows the tomatoes' sharpness. Serves 4. Preparation: 15 minutes. Cooking: 35 minutes.
Green Tomato Curry
Green tomatoes bring natural tang to a warming, gently spiced curry. Serves 4. Preparation: 15 minutes. Cooking: 30 minutes.
Green Tomato Mincemeat
A spiced filling for baked pies rather than a cupboard preserve. Makes enough for about 18 small pies (approximately 750 g). Preparation: 20 minutes. Cooking: 35 minutes.
Green Tomato and Lemon Jam
A bright, slightly tart refrigerator jam for toast. Makes about 500 ml. Preparation: 15 minutes plus 30 minutes resting. Cooking: 35–45 minutes.
Green Tomato Ketchup
A spoonable tangy sauce for chips and sandwiches. Makes about 350 ml. Preparation: 15 minutes. Cooking: 45 minutes.
Roasted Green Tomato Salsa
Tangy salsa for tacos, beans or roasted vegetables. Makes about 450 ml. Preparation: 10 minutes. Cooking: 20 minutes.
Crisp Fried Green Tomatoes
Firm green tomatoes hold their shape beautifully under a crisp coating. Serves 4. Preparation: 15 minutes. Cooking: 12 minutes.
Green Tomato and Pepper Relish
A sharp, sweet relish for burgers, eggs and cheese. Makes about 500 ml. Preparation: 20 minutes. Cooking: 25 minutes.
Dill Pickled Green Tomatoes
Crunchy refrigerator pickles for sandwiches and cheese. Makes one 750 ml jar. Preparation: 15 minutes plus 24 hours chilling.
Green Tomato and Apple Chutney
A fruitier chutney for cheese and sandwiches. Makes about 650 ml. Preparation: 20 minutes. Cooking: 55–70 minutes.
Green Tomato Chutney
A gently spiced chutney for cheese and sandwiches. Makes about 750 ml.