This title features over 180 fantastic recipes for soups, salads, casseroles, pizzas, salsas, sauces and relishes, shown step by step in more than 850 stunning photographs.It is the ultimate handbook for cooking, using and growing one of the world's most popular ingredients.It is an authoritative introductory section includes everything the keen cook needs to know, including basic preparation techniques, and hints on buying, storing and preserving.It features a mouthwatering selection of recipes from all over the world includes appetizers, salads, breads and main courses.You can try slow-roasted tomatoes; home-made tomato ketchup; cooling iced tomato soup; crunchy Greek tomato and feta salad; and juicy stuffed tomatoes or hot chilli salsas.The tomato is one of the tastiest and most versatile ingredients available.This in-depth guide covers its history and varieties, as well as a multitude of ways to cook it and eat it.The informative introductory section includes advice about what to look for when buying tomatoes and how to store them.There are also hints for growing your own tomatoes - whether you have a small patio or a large vegetable plot. From soups and snacks to main courses or side dishes, the comprehensive recipe section has something for everyone with options from all around the world.This book will help you get the most out of this delicious ingredient.