Swap out the usual tomatillos for green tomatoes and you get an ingenious twist on classic salsa verde. Limes and purple onions are the cherry on top.

The flavors of your favorite Louisiana po'boy sandwich shine in this gorgeous salad. Our favorite part (aside from the shrimp) might just be the homemade remoulade dressing drizzle. We'd drink it from the bottle if we could!

To make this savory pie, green tomatoes are nestled in a gluten-free almond-meal crust topped with tangy goat cheese, making for a terrific late-summer dinner idea.

An Italian classic gets a Southwestern (and gluten-free) makeover with this colorful recipe. Top it with the homemade cilantro lime dressing before serving.

Go green at breakfast with this frittata featuring four forest-hued farmers market finds: green tomatoes, basil, leeks and chives. Cheese isn't a necessity here but we wouldn't say no to a little bit right on top.

Preserve a summer's bounty of produce with no more than salt and time, and you'll have a stash of brightly flavored homemade pickles to enjoy all winter long. Put them on a burger or just eat them right out of the jar.

The combo of avocado and cilantro makes gives this black bean salad some extra tangy flavor. Creamy avocado and smokey grilled tomatoes combine to top these satisfying, summery tostadas. We could eat this dish every single day.

But wait, there's more! All of this good stuff — short ribs, pickles, veggies — is served with a creamy blue cheese polenta and garlicky braised chard to create a hearty, mouthwatering meal.

Need we say more? This updated eggs Benny (which is already a must) features layer upon layer of Southern-inspired flavors, a combination that's sure to charm your taste buds to no end. Pair with a bloody Mary for the ultimate salty duo.

Enjoy these open-face sandwiches as a light, early dinner on your porch or an appetizer at your next summer cookout.

Serve this gorgeous salad as a bright hello to summer; an ideal dish to bring to a potluck any day of the season. Add some mint leaves on top for a finishing touch. 

Up the spice and green tomato quotient in this colorful pork chili by serving bowlfuls topped with a scoop of green tomato salsa. Not only does the salsa add some new flavors but it's also a nice temperature contrast. 

Who could resist digging into this homemade cheddar biscuit-topped savory cobbler? Skew things toward breakfast or dinner with the addition of a fried egg or garden salad. 

Fewer than 10 ingredients are required to create this gorgeous-yet-rustic galette. We're pretty sure this is the perfect summer lunch.

Grilled cheese gets a Southern update when you put some fried green tomatoes on top. The crunchy fried surface and the tart flavor of the tomatoes work wonders with the smooth, salty pimento cheese. Throw some pickles on top and you're set.

Tomatoes. In a cake. If other fruits (and veggies for that matter) belong in sweet baked goods, why not these ones?