Dry them, fry them, turn them into sauce: what to cook with cheap, juicy summer tomatoes

Rediscover your cooking mojo by making the most of the glut of affordable summer tomatoes. Photograph: Mediterranean/Getty Images

An abundance of truss tomatoes means now is the perfect time for Australian shoppers to take advantage of the lower prices – while also helping out overloaded growers. Stocking up on the summer staple will ensure your shelves are packed with tomato-based sunshine for the colder months ahead.

Whether you’re serving tomatoes fresh in a panzanella salad or making a sauce for shakshuka, here are fresh ideas for making the most of affordable tomatoes.