
When tomatoes are at their peak, it’s a shame to cook them – a drizzle of oil and a sprinkle of salt is really all you need (through basil, mozzarella and red wine vinegar are classic additions). If you’re going to cook them, the key is to go long and slow to intensify their flavour. Our favourite methods are to slowly stew them into a rich sauce or slow-roast them in the oven.