Cirio

Cirio

Cirio

by Great British Chefs22 July 2015

Tinned tomatoes are a vital staple for the British home cook, and Cirio's range of chopped, whole, sieved and puréed Italian tomatoes are some of the best.

Cirio

Tinned tomatoes are a vital staple for the British home cook, and Cirio's range of chopped, whole, sieved and puréed Italian tomatoes are some of the best.

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Great British Chefs is a team of passionate food lovers dedicated to bringing you the latest food stories, news and reviews as well as access to some of Britain’s greatest chefs. Our posts cover everything we are excited about from the latest openings and hottest food trends to brilliant new producers and exclusive chef interviews.

Great British Chefs is a team of passionate food lovers dedicated to bringing you the latest food stories, news and reviews.

Great British Chefs is a team of passionate food lovers dedicated to bringing you the latest food stories, news and reviews as well as access to some of Britain’s greatest chefs. Our posts cover everything we are excited about from the latest openings and hottest food trends to brilliant new producers and exclusive chef interviews.

If there’s any one ingredient a home cook can rely on for a quick meal, it’s tinned tomatoes. Sauces, soups, stews and so much more can be so easily created with just one tin, plus a little salt, oil, pepper and perhaps a few herbs. It’s what we tend to reach for when we want something quick and tasty to cook.

Cirio produces some of the best tinned tomatoes in the world, thanks to their dedication to sourcing the finest fresh fruits from Italy. From seed to fork, the company ensures everything is controlled and constantly tested, reviewed and evaluated to create an end product that tastes as good as it possibly can.

Take a look at the recipes below for some inspiration on how to use tinned tomatoes, or get to know more about the company and the dishes which benefit from tinned tomatoes the most.

Summer feasting

Rich, tangy and full of flavour, tomatoes are the obvious choice when it comes to summertime suppers. Take a look at some of our favourite recipes which showcase tinned tomatoes at their best during the warmer months.

On the menu

Tinned tomatoes are a key ingredient of so many dishes, but it's in Italian cooking that they really shine. Take a look at these three beautiful dishes which are full of tomato goodness and boast some serious flavour credentials.

Catch of the day

This creamy baked salmon dish is flavoured with a rich tomato and mascarpone sauce containing earthy mushrooms and dill. Cook it for tonight's dinner and see why we love it so much.

Read all about it

Tinned tomatoes are a key part of everyday cooking, and they've become essential for everything from simple tomato sauces and peasant dishes to restaurant-quality showstoppers. Get to know a bit more about Cirio tomatoes and how they can be used in a variety of ways.