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Build stronger bones with tomatoes! Lycopene, an antioxidant that increases when tomatoes are cooked, helps protect against osteoporosis.

Homemade Tomato Juice

Via simplyrecipes.com

Start the morning fresh. There is simply nothing like ripe seasonal tomatoes. Make plenty of this, then freeze or can it for the tomato-less months ahead.

Tomato Purslane Salad with White Peach Dressing

Via norecipes.com

Sweet, tart & infinitely enjoyable, this tender summer salad gets a perfect snap from hardy, yet delicate purslane.

Chilled Tomato-Tarragon Soup with Croutons

Via epicurious.com

Blend perfectly ripe tomatoes with a touch of tarragon for a sweet anisey note. Olive oil croutons grace the top with a mighty crunch!

Scarpetta's Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Garlic-Basil Oil

Via steamykitchen.com

Simmer tomatoes into Scarpetta's superior, lycopene-rich, spaghetti sauce (and save yourself $24)!

French Tomato Tart

Via davidlebovitz.com

A brush of Dijon adds spice to lush ripe tomatoes and tangy goat cheese, which gets a bit of caramelization, yielding the dreamiest tart you've ever dreamed up. (We promise to not tell the actual dreamer was David Lebovitz...)

Sauteed Shrimp with Arugula & Tomatoes

Via marthastewart.com

Arugula works as herb and green here, adding peppery bite to sweet shrimp and juicy tomatoes. Serve over rice for an easy weeknight dinner!