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Tomato, tomah-to No Images? Click here     Want to make an heirloom tomato taste even better? (Yeah, I know, it sounds impossible.) Don't just slap a slice on your sandwich! Instead, place your sliced tomatoes on a drying rack with some paper towels underneath, lightly salt each side, and let them sit for about 10 minutes. This pulls out the water from the tomatoes, giving them a concentrated flavor and texture. You can thank James Beard Award-winning chef Jason Wilson for that tip. Keep reading for more genius tomato ideas, the best recipes from July and more. Happy Friday! XO, Kristen   July's 10 most popular Instagram recipes Want to make a s'mores cookie the size of your head? How about a knockout corn elote dip? Or maybe you're looking for a way to eat up those gorgeous, ripe peaches. Take a look at July's 10 most popular recipes from Instagram, and get cooking. GET THE RECIPES   Are #MeatlessMondays doing any good? Americans are eating less meat and more plant-based foods these days, but is our effort to improve the environment actually working? HuffPost contributor Lynne Curry dug deep to find out. As plant-based products like Beyond Meat and Impossible Burger surge in popularity, surveys show that between 30-50% of people are interested in cutting their meat consumption. The primary reasons? Red and processed meats are linked to chronic diseases and negative environmental impacts.  The good news is that we're beginning to see small steps in the right direction. In fact, if the average American cut just one hamburger a week from their diet, it would be the equivalent of taking 10 million cars off the road for a year. Keep reading for more eye-opening info. GET THE FULL STORY       What's the best type of tomato for a sauce?   And what's the best for a sandwich? How about soup? According to the chefs we talked to, the type of tomato you use really does make a difference in particular recipes. Make sure you're making the most of your super-expensive heirlooms. LEARN MORE     Eat on: Dill Pickle Ranch Pasta Salad, The Dish To Bring To Every Potluck These 6 Women Are Breaking Barriers In The Meat Industry How Watermelon's Reputation Got Tangled In Racism            👋You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks!   HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe