Putting a meal together can be hard on any occasion, though it's especially challenging during the week. But you can make it easier on yourself. If you keep your pantry stocked with the proper essential ingredients, you can be one step closer to getting dinner on the table.
Canned tomatoes aren't just good for making pasta sauce and hearty chiles, though it's definitely great for those dishes. You can also use canned tomatoes to make classic Spanish dishes and Greek-style baked shrimp -- just to name a few ideas. Check out the slideshow below, and don't forget to pick up a can of tomatoes next time you're at the store.
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