We have a garden every year and have tons of tomatoes, I freeze the tomatoes to use all winter. If they are small to medium size I just freeze them whole (I do not peel or seed them) if they are large I cut in half or quarters. I use them all winter long in sauces, chili, soup and if I need to make marinara sauce. If you do not like the skin you can defrost and run thru the food processor.