A PINCH OF ... 

A traditional Maltese dish made with a rustic country bread, tomatoes and olive oil, topped with olives, anchovies, capers, tuna or peppers.

Tomatoes and basil are a classic pairing both in the garden and in the kitchen. In the garden, we are told that a basil plant will repel...

This tends to get made when I have a glut of courgettes and tomatoes in the garden! It then gets frozen and served for lunch on a cold day

A savoury version of that French classic, made here with colourful cherry tomatoes, Balsamic vinegar and a splash of honey.

This is one of the easiest tarts to make, using a ready rolled sheet of puff pastry topped with your choice of filling. Lots of ideas here.

A colourful and tasty chutney using tomatoes and peppers from your summer crop and the first of the apples from your tree.

The paprika and red peppers give the flavours of Spain, while the chilli pepper gives a slight kick. Delicious!