Savour the taste of summery cherry tomatoes by packing them into a jar ... in a pan bring all of the pickling liquid ingredients to the boil and leave to simmer on a low heat.

To make the purée at home, dip tomatoes in boiling water for a few minutes, then drain, and slip off the skins. Blend the skinned tomatoes in a food processor and sieve to remove the seeds.

Add the garlic, tomatoes and 4 cups of the broth. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to simmer. Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine the flour, cornstarch or ...