The tomato is a native Mexican crop that has become a central ingredient in global cuisines, from Italian sauces to African stews. As its popularity grows, so does the number of tomato varieties ...

Large beefsteak tomatoes in kitchen basket and on cutting board - Bhofack2/Getty Images If you've ever seen a beefsteak tomato, you can probably tell they're aptly named. In 1869, a seed catalog ...

Though cherry and paste type tomatoes have their fans, most gardeners reserve the act of drooling for the colorful, meaty monsters of the season — often called the “beefsteak” varieties. The term ...

Although this was centuries before people knew anything about genes, mutation and heredity, farmers in Mesoamerica (where tomatoes likely were first cultivated) knew that planting seeds from this ...

From tiny red orbs to enormous fruits the size of a fist or bigger, tomatoes come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors (yes, colors). If you haven't explored tomato varieties beyond standard ...

Researchers studying the genetic basis of beefed-up fruits have identified a set of genes that control the production of stem cells. Mutations in these genes may explain the origin of beefsteak ...

BOSTON (CBS) - Small, green, future tomatoes may just be starting to peek through in your garden. But they're in top form at the grocery store. Today, our Fresh Grocer, Tony Tantillo shows you how to ...

Quick, while there are still some great summer tomatoes coming in: Run to Reef and order the beefsteak tomato salad with brisk house-made Russian dressing and a couple of tempura-quality onion rings ...

Beef tomato stir fry combines tender beef strips with juicy tomatoes in a savory sauce. A simple home-style stir fry that’s ...