10 Ways to Use A Can of Tomatoes

Many of us find our heart-racing, drool-inducing, I-can't-wait-to-get-in-the-kitchen inspiration at the farmers market. Or the butcher shop. Or the fish counter. We rarely turn to our pantries for inspiration, and instead save the pantry-rummaging for nights that dinner feels like a burden.

But with a can of tomatoes -- or a stack of them -- the pantry can be a place of exploration: an easy path to a burden-free dinner, just as exciting as one after a trip to the market.

Barbara Lynch's Spicy Tomato Soup by Genius Recipes

Braised Chicken Thighs with Tomato and Garlic by merrill

Marcella Hazan's Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter by Genius Recipes

Simple Bolognese for Grown Ups and Babies by merrill

"Greek" Lamb with Orzo by fiveandspice

Brown Rice Jambalaya-ish by healthierkitchen

Tomato-y, Yogurt-y Shakshuka by Nicholas

Marcella Hazan's Braised Celery with Onion, Pancetta and Tomatoes by Genius Recipes

Reform Jewish Penicillin by drbabs

Tomato Rice (Tamatar Biryani) by pauljoseph