Globe tomatoes, which are either red or yellow, are the most common tomatoes. They are considered all-purpose tomatoes, good for eating raw or for cooking. Plum tomatoes, sometimes called Italian or Roma tomatoes, are small and oval in shape. Since they are fleshier than globe tomatoes, they are a good choice for sauce making. Bite-size cherry tomatoes are ideal for snacking, salads and garnishes. Tiny pear tomatoes are shaped somewhat like pears and can be used in the same ways as cherry tomatoes. Cherry and pear tomatoes are usually red, but yellow varieties are sometimes available.