Creating perfect slices of tomato for your burgers, dicing them up for a flavor-packed bruschetta, or cutting them into wedges for a fresh garden salad might sound like simple preparations ...

While Michelin-starred cutting skills aren't required in most home kitchens, the ability to slice a good tomato is always appreciated. Slicing a tomato isn't as easy as it sounds, though.

To serve, slice the buns in half and toast the cut side. Spread one half of each bun with the tomato relish and add a lettuce leaf, a burger, a dollop of mint mayonnaise and a few slices of ...