Red Cherry Tomatoes

Store at room temperature for best flavor until ripe. Once ripe, refrigerate to extend freshness. Do not wash until ready to use.

Roast cherry tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, and herbs for a sweet and savory side dish.

Halve them before adding to salads for easier eating and to release their juices.

Use them whole in sauces; they will break down as they cook, thickening the sauce naturally.

Basil

Garlic

Mozzarella

Olive oil

Pasta

Balsamic vinegar

Feta cheese

Bread

Storing unripe cherry tomatoes in the refrigerator, which can dull their flavor and texture.

Washing cherry tomatoes too far in advance, which can lead to mold or spoilage.

Overcooking them, which can make them mushy and lose their fresh taste.